Jack and stands question.
#1
Jack and stands question.
Im going to buy a jack and jack stands. I have a 1994 camaro and a 1984 f150 so i want them to be kinda universal and work for both. Here are the ones i have found. The only thing is they only come with two in the box and i dont see how if you jacked up the front and put the two under there how it would be steady on the stands if the car was at a angle. So I would have to put the car on all four just to do a oil change or i dont see how. But here are the sets i picked out which one should i get. The only thing is they dont sell the same stands in the combo apart so i would have different jack stands supporting different heights. Which one should i buy.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton...88000P?prdNo=4
2-1/4 ton Floor Jack Set with 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands- Craftsman-Tools-Mechanics & Auto Tools-Lift Equipment & Jacks
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http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton...88000P?prdNo=4
2-1/4 ton Floor Jack Set with 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands- Craftsman-Tools-Mechanics & Auto Tools-Lift Equipment & Jacks
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Last edited by 94ChevyCamaroV6; 07-23-2012 at 01:23 PM.
#2
To your sturdy question with a car on just two jack stands, you set the parking brake (if the front is being lifted) and chalk one or both of the other wheels with something, a big rock or piece of wood works perfect. But, in reality, those are just precautions for a worst case scenario. The weight of the car on the jack stands is 99.99% of the time more than enough to keep the car sturdy. Trust me, I've done it with two on both concrete and gravel, never once had a problem.
To which the get, if it were me, I'd get the 3 ton jack. It's cheap insurance in case you ever get a heavier vehicle. You also know that since it's rated for a max of 3 tons, it's going to be more than enough to lift either of your vehicles. It also has a higher lifting range which will come in handy for the Camaro and a creeper! For a $160, that's a steal! And you can get jack stands like that separately at a local auto parts store or Walmart. Might not be the same color, but who cares.
To which the get, if it were me, I'd get the 3 ton jack. It's cheap insurance in case you ever get a heavier vehicle. You also know that since it's rated for a max of 3 tons, it's going to be more than enough to lift either of your vehicles. It also has a higher lifting range which will come in handy for the Camaro and a creeper! For a $160, that's a steal! And you can get jack stands like that separately at a local auto parts store or Walmart. Might not be the same color, but who cares.
#4
Nope. You'll be fine. Just chalk the wheels as extra assurance. I'll actually be having my car sitting at an angle in a little bit when I do my oil change. Having it on four jacks stands is safer though and you get a better look underneath the whole car, but not required.
#6
i didnt look at the links because im on my fone but try to get an aluminum jack (best investment ive ever made) also 4 stands are really nice to have. and if you can get a 4 pump jack, that way you dont have to spend all day getting the jack up to the frame/pinch. ohh and a couple 4x4x4 wood blocks are really nice to have around too.
#7
I have that same Craftsman 3 ton set; its a nice setup and would recommend it for the money.
The car isn't going any where on two stands; as the others said the weight of the vehicle keeps it from going any where (also if you have a stick shift, make sure its in gear).
I'd also get a second, seperate jack. Sometimes you cannot jack up the front of the car evenly, and are forced to jack up the driver side and then move over to the passenger side; with a second jack you eliminate that frustration.
The car isn't going any where on two stands; as the others said the weight of the vehicle keeps it from going any where (also if you have a stick shift, make sure its in gear).
I'd also get a second, seperate jack. Sometimes you cannot jack up the front of the car evenly, and are forced to jack up the driver side and then move over to the passenger side; with a second jack you eliminate that frustration.
#8
Also, as for the ratchet style, I'm not sure who you talked to but I've never had that happen. I own a pair of 3 ton ratchet style jack stands and I have bumped them dozens of times. The only way to get the ratchet down is by physically pulling up on the handle that doubles as a carrying handle. And it's at an angle that makes a little hard to do just by bumping into them. I don't mind the pin style, but I haven't used them since I got the ratchet style because it's a pain in the **** them to level...but those might have been just mine. Plus I tend to lose the pin....