AirtekHVAC

Just ordered me a set...pretty excited...I have read 0 negatives about the product....anyone know about how long it takes to get them?

Woot!!

Dean_Fuller

If in stock...not long. Be prepared as they are waaaay past heavy. I was very surprised at the weight of 2 in one box.

I have had 2 instances where one bar rotated on me as the car was being lowered. Not sure how to correct...but go slow and an extra set of eyes on the opposite side while lowering is a good idea IMHO.

Ducman82

love mine. have yet to have them rotate. lower them equal amounts and not to far down, they would grab on the jack stands causing them to twist.

auzivision

One slight negative... don't prop them up on end and let them fall over while removing the packing material. I know for certain they can scratch and dent a fender.

Like others have said, take your time, watch both sides, and make sure there are no tiny pebbles chocking the jack wheels and you'll be fine.

AirtekHVAC

Sweet..thanks....I was real antsy about being under the car with my jack-stands on the jack points...just did not lock in right....I have both the flat top style and the rounded, tooth-top style...I ended up having so many jack-stands everywhere under the car, I could not do anything, and I also only went up high enough to slide under...I am hoping I will feel safer with the bars, and get a little higher lift out of it...

So, If I have a jack on each side, I could just raise and lower each side (1) tooth on the jack-stand at a time, and I should have no probs...right?

How safe do any of you feel / think it is once it is up? I am no dummy, and will always have something under there just in case.....

Funny, when I was younger, I had no fear of a jack or stands.......

NoVector

Also perfect for lifting/storing the car for the winter.

Depending on your floor jack, the bigger the saddle, I think the better. I used to use a cheap $50 WalMart jack with a 2" saddle--I wasn't dig'n it and was afraid it'd slip off the bottom of the bar.

Dean_Fuller

I have 4 of HF 6 ton jack stands that are tall. the bars add 3 or 4 inches to the stands. I have had mine and a good friends car high enough to drop the entire drive train out the bottom and pull it away without the rear shocks hanging up on anything...I would guess close to 2'-0 or more off the ground. Still VERY stable as I was under it moving the TT around to align bolts.

kelanel

I ordered mine early august. ken emailed me the next day and mentioned it will take around 2 weeks before shipping (made to order). I think he mailed them out friday so im just waiting for the big honkin package now

AirtekHVAC

Cool. Haven't seen an email yet, but perhaps I won't have to wait long...I am anxious to get under her and get my fuel system back together

kelanel

Christmas came early! (actually my bday present but late :P)

They are BIG, HEAVY & BEAUTIFUL!


Thank you ken!

AirtekHVAC

SCHWEET!!!!

I can't wait for mine!!! I can just envision all the access I will have under there!!!

auzivision

You can be more aggressive than that, the trick is to do it slowly and watch all four corners. I set on side to stand height, then goto other side raise to stand height, check, then onto stand height extended. Finally, back to first side to raise to stand height extended.

Up is easy... down takes a trick with a smooth hand on the release to ease it down slowly. Two jacks would simply the process. Just don't get two of the cheap HF 1.5T Aluminum jacks L or a cheap 2 ton trolley.

I have those two plus a 3 ton Craftsman (not recommended, the down is like a touchy on/off switch). I prefer the strength & stability of the 3 ton and if I had to do it over, would have bought a low profile model because I have to use a smaller jack to get things starting before I can fit the bigger jack with bars under the car.

This minus a 20% coupon might be a decent deal:
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ump-68049.html

MainePorsche

The trick is to go slow during the longest excursion while lowering/raising on one stand. This would be (on mine) 15 inches from the height of the 6 ton stand at its lowest position. When on both stands, at equal height, raise/lower 2 clicks at a time.
The most important thing is to have them properly seated in/on the lift points when starting the first lift to jack stand Put the bar's peg in the front hole, and pivot on this slightly when 'grasping' the rear lift point .

dr bob

Jonathan (Kelanel) PM'd asking about what stands to use. He can share my reply with the group, particularly the discussion on step heights while rasing and lowering.

Mike Frye

Nothing like a set of liftbars when you like to work on the car.

For me, it's:
Step 1. Get both sides up on the liftbars/stands
Step 2. Raise one side at a time 2-3 clicks of the stand
Step 3. Make sure the car is reasonably level.
Step 4. Make sure everyone else is well clear and try to knock/shake the car off the stands from both sides.
If it creaks or moans, repeat step 3 and 4 until it doesn't move at all and makes no sounds.
Step 5. get to work.

I'm paranoid about being under cars on stands but I never have to worry about it with the stands in my garage because the floor is level and the liftbars make it very safe and easy.