I have wanted a set of 4 flattop jackstands for a while, but could not justify the cost, so here is my own version of the flattop jackstand. I bought 4 stands at Canadian Tire and modified them as the pictures show, total cost to me for all 4, about $ 85.

Steen

 

Looks great!

 

Details? Looks like you welded the flattops yourself...or was it something you found premade?

 

I made the flattop from a piece of stainless pipe, welded it to some stainless plate , then I machined it to the shape you see in the pictures. The stud is threaded in with loctite. I also machined the rack to a good tight fit inside the pipe Steen

 

Steen, That's just TOO Good! Are you by chance a........................................machiner?

 

(My thoughts exactly.)

Someone's been holding out on us re his turning & welding talents.
THAT is one gorgeous weld bead.

 

Wow, nice work and just the ticket!
I'll take 4!

 

Very nice welding! And an elegant solution.


Andreas

 

All I can say is WOW, GROUP BUYS :-)

 

Want to sell a set?

 

Thanks for all the kind words, wish I could build a set for all of you, but I am afraid this is just a one of. That said, it should be fairly easy to dublicate the flattop piece. I also got 4 hockey pucks that I drilled a 1/2" hole through, that way they can be fitted in case I do not want the center stud sticking out.

Steen

 

For those of us with no welding talent here's another solution. I just pulled out the ugly cast iron part and replaced it with a standard rubber jack pad. It means the height isn't adjustable but adequate for most wheel/suspension work.

 

I want a set, Group buy?

 

I just bought two sets of these as they have a "flatter" surface than traditional "V" style ratchet jack stands and base will not damage your garage floor (if epoxy coated or like...)

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...3386_200313386

 

Steen, so at which point do you jack if the stands are going under the jackpoints?