What kind of Jack stand do I need to lift my car?
JackPoint Jackstands, LLC, manufacturers the first jack stand that allows you to use a conventional floor jack to lift your car on the proper factory jacking location and use that exact same location to support your car on our fixed, secure jack stand.
How big is a two ton Jack stand?
The two-ton jack stands have a range of 10-3/8 inches to 16-3/8 inches, while the three-ton option is 11-1/4 inches to 16-3/4 inches. If you have a heavier vehicle, the six-ton jack stands lift from 15-1/2 inches to 23-1/2 inches.
What do you need to know about Jack stands?
How to Use Jack Stands. The common metal tools known as jack stands are critical safety items for those who need to work underneath vehicles. Putting up a vehicle on jack stands correctly can be the difference between a successful maintenance/repair and a tragic accident.
Can a wheel chock be used as a jack stand?
Though jack stands and wheel chocks provide good stability, it is worth being extra cautious with your life on the line. For additional safety, raise the jack under a solid point under the car to the extent to where it is snug but not supporting the weight of the car (the jack stands should continue to do this).
What’s the name of the adjustable car jack stand?
High quality stands will come with a second safety pin. The final type of adjustable height jack stands are called rotation stands and the user must turn the center column clockwise to raise the height and counterclockwise to lower it. Jacks and jack stands are very safe when used properly but there a few safety tips that should be followed:
Can you lift a car on all four jack stands?
Ideally you want all of the jack stands at the same height, so that the car is level. 7. If you need to raise the vehicle further, do so by incrementally lifting the front and rear to your desired lift height. You simply want to be careful to ensure that the car doesn’t cause the jack stands to tip over. 8.
What should the top of a car Jack look like?
There are saddle shaped tops on jack stands, which are designed to support the vehicle axle. Stands should only be used on hard and level surfaces and only for the vehicles that are within the weight capacity of the stands. Jack stands are available in different types and are categorized by maximum height and weight capacity.
What should be the capacity of a Jack and Jack stand?
If you don’t have an owner’s manual, seriously, buy one or Google it – you might be able to download it for free. Similarly, read and obey jack and jack stand capacity limits and safety instructions. A good rule of thumb to follow is to use a jack and jack stands with a capacity of at least 50% the weight of your car.