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1Cor10:23 · 02-27-2014, 09:09 AM

Had the same question...going to get the harborfreight ones + rubber tips.

Freetime · 02-27-2014, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Wyattkb

@Bordedom.is.me- You can't really mess up something as simple as a jack stand. The chinese quality doesn't bother me. I have a harbor freight engine hoist that hasn't failed me in 4 years.

I used to work at a HF for a couple years. We used to have people return those jackstands ALL the time when they broke. The white center piece is just cheap pot metal. You have been warned.

hur1ey02 · 02-27-2014, 09:26 AM

My jackstands are like # 2 as well.. nothing for pinch weld. However, mine apparently shipped without the rings/chains negating the ratchet mechanism. So I must take them back.

daaaaangit.

FR-S Matt · 02-27-2014, 09:35 AM

I have been using the harbor freight ones for over a year now with 0 damage. Get them.

DarkSunrise · 02-27-2014, 09:52 AM

If you're really worried, you can also get Esco jack stands. Pricey, but they're padded and distribute the load across a ~5" rubber section, similar to a 4-point lift. Much less likely to damage a pinch weld this way.

humfrz · 02-27-2014, 11:53 AM

Oh, my .....

What's wrong with just using 4"x4' s ......

rice_classic · 02-27-2014, 12:56 PM

I got these from Griots but apparently they don't sell them any more.

Do an Ebay or Amazon search for "Aluminum Jack Stands" and you'll find similar options. TORIN makes a nice set as well.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Torin-T43004-Aluminum-Jack-Stands/dp/B0007XTGCI/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393523725&sr=8-1&keywords=aluminum+jack+stand"]Amazon.com: Torin T43004 3 Ton Aluminum Jack Stands (Sold in Pairs): Automotive[/ame]

stugray · 02-27-2014, 01:12 PM

I stuck an old pair of tennis shoes over the head of the jackstands.
Looks ghetto but worked just fine...

355rockit · 02-27-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mav1178

Also helps to have this to minimize body damage:

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece...and-95952.html

-alex

I use the rubber pads on my jack-stands and they work great.

Wyattkb · 02-27-2014, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

If you're really worried, you can also get Esco jack stands. Pricey, but they're padded and distribute the load across a ~5" rubber section, similar to a 4-point lift. Much less likely to damage a pinch weld this way.

I wish I could afford those, but the cost of 4 = 2 whole track day fees. Im ballin on a budget here lol.

For now I will just get those poly covers. Although those jack stands look simple enough I am sure I could have my local fabricator build me some for half the price.

Mikem53 · 02-27-2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

If you're really worried, you can also get Esco jack stands. Pricey, but they're padded and distribute the load across a ~5" rubber section, similar to a 4-point lift. Much less likely to damage a pinch weld this way.

I have a set of those.. Rock solid.. But I don't like supporting the pinch weld
With these.. They make pinch weld adapters to support the load and not have the tip of the pinch weld be the support.. The adapter allows the pinch weld to sit in the middle and supported on either side of the pinch weld. Just like the spare jack does..

Wyattkb · 02-27-2014, 04:01 PM

@Mikem53

I have seen those adapters. But those would only work on a Jack stand like the ones posted correct? They won't sit properly on the C shaped ones.

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dem00n · 02-27-2014, 04:03 PM

The problem is when the pinch welds go on the jack, there's where the bending is...

wbradley · 02-27-2014, 04:24 PM

I have 4 hockey pucks (Canadian, eh?) that I sawed 3/4 of the way through. I will try using them on top of my jack stands in the spring. I hope they keep the car stable on the stands as i am super paranoid when underneath.

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DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s)	If you're really worried, you can also get Esco jack stands. Pricey, but they're padded and distribute the load across a ~5" rubber section, similar to a 4-point lift. Much less likely to damage a pinch weld this way. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

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rice_classic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nevermorange FRS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,175 Thanks: 758 Thanked 4,215 Times in 1,809 Posts Mentioned: 78 Post(s)	I got these from Griots but apparently they don't sell them any more. Do an Ebay or Amazon search for "Aluminum Jack Stands" and you'll find similar options. TORIN makes a nice set as well. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Torin-T43004-Aluminum-Jack-Stands/dp/B0007XTGCI/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393523725&sr=8-1&keywords=aluminum+jack+stand"]Amazon.com: Torin T43004 3 Ton Aluminum Jack Stands (Sold in Pairs): Automotive[/ame] __________________ PRO86 \| WTCC \| STL

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stugray Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 GBS BRZ Limited Location: Colorado Posts: 1,925 Thanks: 627 Thanked 1,445 Times in 711 Posts Mentioned: 41 Post(s)	I stuck an old pair of tennis shoes over the head of the jackstands. Looks ghetto but worked just fine...

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Wyattkb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Whiteout FRS Location: United States Posts: 444 Thanks: 56 Thanked 159 Times in 87 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	@Mikem53 I have seen those adapters. But those would only work on a Jack stand like the ones posted correct? They won't sit properly on the C shaped ones. Sent from my XT912 using Tapatalk

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