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: Where can I get some big tall jack stands?

bmaresh
10-04-2001, 11:23 AM
All the local places (Kragen, sears, ect.) only seem to cary the short ones.

I need some nice tall ones for my lifted '85 toyota.

Rig is curently on a 3" list w/ 33s, soon to be on a 5" lift w/ 35-37ish tires. Though I do plan to get some little tires for use in the garage.

Thanks.
Pavemen
10-04-2001, 11:29 AM
I picked up a pair of 6 ton 24" max height ratchet style ones at WalMart for $30.
Scoutzilla
10-04-2001, 11:31 AM
Harbor Freight
12 Ton Jack Stands (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=34924)

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bmaresh
10-04-2001, 11:40 AM
Thanks!
The Rockslut
10-04-2001, 11:41 AM
Originally posted by ScoutZilla:
<STRONG>Harbor Freight
12 Ton Jack Stands (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=34924)

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That gets my vote!
Brutpwr
10-04-2001, 12:57 PM
Get the 12 ton ones...nice wide base so your truck won't fall on you in your driveway.

Jason
paniolo
10-04-2001, 02:44 PM
Originally posted by ScoutZilla:
<STRONG>Harbor Freight
12 Ton Jack Stands (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=34924)

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I got the next size down HF ones...I think they were 6 ton? They extend to 24" and were on sale in the store for $19 <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> ... although that extra 6" would sure be nice
XJJack
10-04-2001, 02:59 PM
These sure don't look very big, but the description sound good. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/34900-34999/34924.gif
Dan-H
10-04-2001, 03:15 PM
I just stacked my 3 ton stands on a set of ramps.

Sturdy enuf for me.

http://wsphotofews.excite.com/023/Ev/2E/oA/r368614.jpg
Dustball
10-04-2001, 08:43 PM
I have a pair of pipe stands, 2500 lb rating per. You can get them from Grainger, # 4CX07 or http://www.ridgid.com/catalog/56.html

http://users.superford.org/ylobronc/lift/shackleflip/jackstandsrear.jpg
SAVAGE1
10-05-2001, 10:56 AM
Originally posted by Jack W.:
<STRONG>These sure don't look very big, but the description sound good. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/34900-34999/34924.gif </STRONG>

Yeah they look pretty wimpy in the pic, but trust me they are the beefiest stands i've seen. I dropped my rig once and went out and got these the next day. Well worth the $70.. don't be cheap when it comes to safety.
POS w/Potential
10-05-2001, 05:04 PM
I Just built myself a set out of 2x2" box tubing with a piece of 1-3/4" i.d. pipe that slides in very snug. minimum height is 2'. they are very beefy. The bottom is a plus 2 ' by 2' with 45 degree gussets to the main shaft. If i had to do it over i would make the gusstes a little longer but even now them seem to be indestructible. I will try to get some pics.

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