Jack and jack stands

IAMICHABOD wrote:
To be safe I use These under the rear if working there and then I use This Low Profile jack so it will fit in any place I need it.

Thanks this looks the way to go :)

To be safe I use These under the rear if working there and then I use This Low Profile jack so it will fit in any place I need it.

What are advertised as 6 ton jack stands (sold in sets of two) are only rated to safely support three tons each.

I had not considered that the stands sold as a pair would only take part of load of load quoted each - particularly as they have 6t on each.
I originally thought of wood but as we intend moving and storing in different places it means we have to carry with us.

Be aware that jack stands are usually rated for the pair. What are advertised as 6 ton jack stands (sold in sets of two) are only rated to safely support three tons each. For storage, where setting up and dismantling stuff is a once or twice a year job, some wood cribbing might be a practical alternative to jack stands (and fully capable of supporting the weight if sized reasonably). I'd avoid having pressure treated wood in direct contact with metal, though, especially aluminum which it corrodes in very short order.

For Harbor Freight stands and jacks, it would not be a bad idea to size well above your actual requirements. Sometimes their ratings are a bit on the optimistic side. I like to think of them as a store to get cheap tools inexpensively, which is a valuable niche when many other places sell cheap tools at not so inexpensive prices.

Gonzo42 wrote:
Check your vehicle weight versus the lifting limit of the jack, and the limit on the jack stands.

Good advice, and 2 x 6T stands on one axle should hold a max 12T axle load I believe. So 4 stands (2 for each axle) should not be a problem.

Check your vehicle weight versus the lifting limit of the jack, and the limit on the jack stands.