Moffman

I recently just bought 4 jackstands from HF they are just your average 3 ton V shaped stands, so you can imagine my frustration after hearing they aren't very good to use with the car. So my question is, is there anyway to somehow mount like a hockey puck or anything to it? Seems somewhat plausible but crazy :[

Moffman

Oh shi

Just found these for 5 bucks

Vandit

Link to those covers?

I have these Craftsman pieces, and the V-shape isn't as exaggerated as the ones you have, but i'm still not sure if they're going to be appropriate for use on the car.



I'm a recent new owner. I'm assuming you are too?

Moffman

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

Rocket Rob

I had a set of the Craftsman jackstands and always struggled to get it to be stable. I purchased a set of Esco jack stands and used them all the time.

bmohr

Hey rob, thanks for posting this pic. These look like jacks I would be comfortable using. I agree the craftsman and other vshaped jacks have always scared the poop out of me everytime I've used them.

sail2fast

rolled up newspaper can sometimes tame the nasty v-shaped jack stands. But I got the Esco and would never go back...

Makmov

I us those HF stands with the pads.

Axeman

Rob I like those Esco jack stands, where did you buy them from and how do you like them?

Rocket Rob

I love them. Very sturdy and well built. And they fit our car's jack points very well. I use them almost exclusively in my garage. The only time I don't is if my Escos are already in use and I need another. I have thought about buying an extra set of 4 but may not use them that often. Hmm....

Where did I get them? Ultimate Garage but Google shows they are available from multiple suppliers.

Ultimate Garage - http://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/index.php?cPath=255

Google shopping = http://www.google.com/search?hl=&q=e...3f219192ef7bea

No affiliations.

spentmiles

I used the cheapie v-shaped stands for a while, then just recently before a coil-over upgrade I splurged and got a set of 4 Esco's and they are great, pricey but rock solid.

As matter of practice and habit I still slide a few wheels under the car with me in case of catastrophic failure but felt really safe wrenching away at a few stubborn nuts.

highly recommend the Esco's if you can justify the cost, in my case it was piece of mind when under the car, and as much as I love my 964, do not want it to land on my face!

Axeman

Thanks for the info I will definitely pickup a set!

Vandit

I did a bit of googling and found a possible DIY solution for us w/ non-flat stands.







What are your thoughts?

vbaron

I'm also looking for a set, I hate the rachet type, has anyone tried one of these OTC pin types? The tops look relatively flat.

Shamus964

I think I'm in love...
http://www.imgt3performance.com/prod...c-kit/#tabid_3