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  1. 02-14-2009 01:38 AM #1
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    Good jack stands.

    I'm looking at getting some jack stands. But after reading back on a truck on jack stands feel off.. I really don't want cheap. But I don't want to have to take out a loan to get some decent jack stands, if you get me on that. I saw these from auto-zone I know cheap but what do any of you think? AutoZone.com | Shopping | Accessories | Product Detail - Duralast 2 Ton Hydraulic Jack and Stand Kit, or should I just keep looking. $40 for two stand and a jack kind of makes me want to stay away. Or would just the jack not be very good?

    And what about these. $31 for two stands, no jack Summit SUM-G1040 - Summit® Jack Stands - summitracing.com
    - Waiting for an lq9 swap - Super 40 center in dual out - battery swap to spare tire location - exhaust turndown -

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  2. 02-14-2009 09:41 AM #2
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    Even a "cheap" set that is rated to the needed weight will be fine. I think the instance you're talking about where it fell off the stands was because it was on plywood on dirt.
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    go to harbor fraight and pick up the 3 ton set. they are 20 bucks. my truck has been on them for the last 5 days.
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    Quote Originally Posted by murdered_outgmc View Post
    go to harbor fraight and pick up the 3 ton set. they are 20 bucks. my truck has been on them for the last 5 days.
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    I bought 4 - 2 1/4 ton stands from sears for 42 bucks after tax, not for the truck but for the BMW project car i am working on. It weighs a little under 3000 lbs, so i figured that would be plenty. If you go online they had some good deals for 3 ton jackstands as well.
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    I won't get anything less than 5 ton stands, seen little cheap ones give once thats all.
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    looks like i'm not the only one looking to do alittle Jackstand Racing around here!!!!

    I use the Taller stands that are 10tonn but also use 4tonn stands as well (el cheapo's) never had a problem.
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    i gota a torin Big Red 2ton set with jack, 2 stands and a creeper for $59 at pepboys
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    Seems that does make sense. A 4 ton stand, whatever the price, is a 4 ton stand. Makes comfortable buying some stand now. Anyone have any issues with a truck on 4 stands? Or is that pushing it 4500 lbs?
    - Waiting for an lq9 swap - Super 40 center in dual out - battery swap to spare tire location - exhaust turndown -

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  10. 02-15-2009 01:52 PM #10
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    thats only 1125 lbs on each stand more or less for a stand that can hold 8000 each. Only do it on 4 stands on pretty level ground.
    See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709
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