AC Jack Stands No Longer Available
#31
I live 3 miles from the Esco headquarters here in the Spring Hill / Brooksville area. I'll stop by and see if they have any new stands in stock and take a pic that I'll post. I also have the AC stands at my shop (along with 8 jacks) Great stuff. Easy for me though just to pick stuff up and avoid shipping costs.
#32
If I had known I'd get this much response to my post, I would have put them up on rBay (rennlist Bay) and let the bidding begin
In all seriousness, to be fair to the others who PM'ed me earlier, you'd be 4th on the list.
Sorry about that. If the sale doesn't go through (and I have no reason to think it wouldn't), then I'll let the next person in line know.
Chuck
PS If you want to give me $500 for them, then screw the other guys, I'll see you this weekend (just kidding)
#35
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So, after some research, I decided that to prevent squishing my head, I'd buy quality jack stands. Overwhelming majority of posts suggest AC jack stands. However, I've been unable to find a supplier.
Turns out that AC no longer contracts with the factory that produced these stands. Apparently, ESCO now contracts with that supplier and production started in December and January of this year.
The exact same jacks are now available, but will have an ESCO sticker on them. I spoke with All Tire Supply today and they had several in stock at $102 each.
http://www.alltiresupply.com/p-3000NFP.html
Turns out that AC no longer contracts with the factory that produced these stands. Apparently, ESCO now contracts with that supplier and production started in December and January of this year.
The exact same jacks are now available, but will have an ESCO sticker on them. I spoke with All Tire Supply today and they had several in stock at $102 each.
http://www.alltiresupply.com/p-3000NFP.html
#36
Seared
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The four support points under the car are flat. The flat-top AC stands (with rubber pads) are as stable and as safe as you'll find. There is nothing under the car that will work well with a standard, curved sadle.
I have spent many, many hours under my 993 and have complete confidence in the safety of these stands.
Andreas
I have spent many, many hours under my 993 and have complete confidence in the safety of these stands.
Andreas
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#39
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Finally had a chance to use my AC/ESCO jack stands. The peace of mind is priceless! ($90ea.) The large flat base and the round rubber top give a custom fit on our 993's. An added benefit is the extra height adjustment. At my age these eyes need the car a little further away than my nose!
I purchased from KB Tools, but I think Bob, located so close to ESCO may be able to get the best price.
Good Luck
Neil
I purchased from KB Tools, but I think Bob, located so close to ESCO may be able to get the best price.
Good Luck
Neil
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I am so disappointed with your lack of personal responsibility! "one mans junk is another mans treasure" Those enterprising individuals, whose sole purpose is to liberate treasure from the dump would have those in the back of their Chevette before you could say-China!
Instead I will wrap each in newspaper to disguise their intended purpose and let them go out in the trash. Of course our local government ships all of its trash to West Virginia...
Instead I will wrap each in newspaper to disguise their intended purpose and let them go out in the trash. Of course our local government ships all of its trash to West Virginia...
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