| Author | Message | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 569 Registered: 4-2002 |
Magoo: You've hit it on the head. I don't like ANY jack stands, but then, I'm just a little paranoid. As for me? I use empty beer bottles. (Hey, I just thru that in for Magoo. <g>) Actually, I use large concrete blocks. No chance whatsoever of anything sliding or slipping, or possibly crushing the 'Great One'. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 3574 Registered: 2-2001 |
Another thought. The reason I don't like the small shaft is not because it won't hold, because direct downward weight, or pressure, on the shaft will be no problem. What scares me is if the pad gets off center toward the outside edges and the weight, pressure, gets to one side, then how strong is the weld to the shaft in the center of the pad???? There obviously will be a lot of strain on the weld joint. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 3573 Registered: 2-2001 |
I agree with you guys and I don't like to use this word but "overkill" comes to mind. I still don't like that small shaft under the pad. The weld can't be a lot holding it. Have these been safety approved? If so who, where and when? They look great but "beauty" is not the keyword here. JMO | ||
| Randy (Schatten)
Member Username: Schatten Post Number: 476 Registered: 4-2001 |
they do look neat, but I do it the cheap way - regular jackstands with towels/rags draped over the top to avoid scratches. this isn't to knock the group buy idea, just an alternative. | ||
| Henryk (Henryk)
Member Username: Henryk Post Number: 322 Registered: 8-2001 |
My rachette-type floor jack (6,000lb, and about $30) is spaced in 1/2 inch increments.......the pictured jack stand is spaced about 3 inches.......thus, it would be more difficult to just raise the car slightly. If it sells for more than $20, then it is over-priced!!!!!!! | ||
| Ron R (Ronr)
New member Username: Ronr Post Number: 10 Registered: 10-2002 |
I would like to see some lateral straps somewhere low on the legs. The feet look like they would tend to spread out under a heavy load. Looks nice, just depends how much tonnage you're holding up, IMO. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 3560 Registered: 2-2001 |
I guess it is ok but that flat head sitting on top of that small shaft. Not much contact surface there. JMO | ||
| Noelrp (Noelrp)
Junior Member Username: Noelrp Post Number: 120 Registered: 8-2001 |
I saw him also at the MB forum. Here's the picture of the stand.  | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 2820 Registered: 12-2000 |
I doubt he'll be back, I would check it out on rennlist or email him directly. | ||
| Mitchell Le (Yelcab1)
Member Username: Yelcab1 Post Number: 462 Registered: 11-2001 |
From my last experience in a group purchase (ES bushing), I am going to pass on this thing. | ||
| Russ Fairbanks (Russf)
Junior Member Username: Russf Post Number: 76 Registered: 3-2002 |
Some details would help. Price, website to check them out etc. | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 515 Registered: 4-2002 |
How much? | ||
| ron schneider (Ron_in_sc)
New member Username: Ron_in_sc Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2002 |
The Rennlist 993 Forum is doing a group purchase of these high quality jackstands which are made in Denmark. If you are interested you may e-mail me and I will provide you with the specific. The jackstands have a flat top and a rubber pad to protect the car. For anyone wondering Rob has approved this post. Thanks, Ron |