EDIT: I meant "hydraulic jack and jack stands"


Finally diving head first into the exciting, daunting world of DIY.

What hydraulic jack and jack stands would you recommend I buy?

Marlon

 

Oh man, lots of choices. You get what you pay for. I have two floor jacks (poor man's lift) for the front of the car, two 6 ton jacks stands, and 4 two ton.
Start looking at craigslist for good pro quality used stuff.

 

Like they say you need to be careful. I got my last garage jack from Costco.

I have several sets of jack stands that I accumulated over the years. My last set came from Harbor Freight.

 

I have a rea;;y good set of jack styands from years ago with ratchet locking stops... they dont work. Found a set at a garage sale about a month ago for $1.50 that are perfect !!! $1.50!!! I almost pissed!

also have 2 floor jacks and have to admit they both suck. One is too tall, the other has poor wheels. If you have space get one with a built in handle that is low profile.

Lastly as much as I hate ramps, I have found them quite useful on the 86' for getting the assup quick and rolling under for whatever (checking bolts, cleaning, ect)

 

got my jack stands (4 - 4 ton) and floor jack from Sears

 

Got them! Thanks!

 

Take a moment and bend in the safety tabs to prevent the top of the jackstand from falling out, but first you might file and clean the ratchet teeth to guarantee a good solid engagement. This is your safety mechanism.

 

Hein Werner jacks are what I use. 20 years and no issues

 

nice!

what type of jack / stands did you get?

 

I got four 4-ton Duralast stands and a 3.5 ton hydraulic jack also from Duralast. All at Autozone.

 

a refurbished low profile Lincoln hy jack is reasonable $.

Same model is reg shop low height and low low profile that'll slide under a euro height car w/no prob

new will cost you big bucks

google it