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Need help with jackstands
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Need help with jackstands
I have read all the lifting posts in this forum, and am left with a few questions. I read about some people using hockey pucks for a pad on the jack and jack stand. My question is how is the puck used on the jack stand? I have the 3 1/2 ton Craftsman stands (with the "v" shaped top) and they don't look like a puck will fit in them. Is there any way to keep the stands from scratching up the jack points? Thanks for your help. 
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The hockey puck idea if for lifting jacks only, not jack stands.
A method that I use to protect the jack point from getting scratched by the jack stand is to dip the cradle end in PlastiDip. This works very well, and puts a high grip surface on the jack stand.
A method that I use to protect the jack point from getting scratched by the jack stand is to dip the cradle end in PlastiDip. This works very well, and puts a high grip surface on the jack stand.
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Thanks for reply
Okay, thanks for clearing things up. I too have used the plastidip for the top of the stand. I wasn't sure it would hold up or not, as it seems the coating remains a little soft..
Orient,
Thanks for the excellent write up on jacking up the car. I will try to follow that procedure, hopefully with no problems.
Orient,
Thanks for the excellent write up on jacking up the car. I will try to follow that procedure, hopefully with no problems.
Three Wheelin'
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Griots sells Jack Stand pads. I have them for my griots J-stands. If you have race deck type flooring they are a must have.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/search.j...xt=jack+stands
http://www.griotsgarage.com/search.j...xt=jack+stands
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Or you can just get a jack stand that is the best I have ever used as far as sturdiness and largest soft pad area that touches the car.
http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/sh...ACHyd1_pg5.htm
http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/sh...ACHyd1_pg5.htm
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