Tall Jack Stands

[Casey4wd]

Curious as to what people use. I bought some 6 ton HF specials a while back, but they are not tall enough to hold the frame up for axle work. I bought some concrete blocks (Concrete Block) that I think will get my jackstands high enough.

I am considering buying some pipe stands (Ridgid Pipe Stand) or (Folding Ridgid Pipe Stand) but wanted to get others thoughts on these.

Main goal is to be able to safely work on the axles and eventually the frame during my frame off.

 

[DuctTape]

I use a stack of bronco parts invoices. Another year or two and I won't be able to reach the undercarriage.

 

[mrdrnac]

I have a 5 1/2" lift, 1" body lift and 37" tall tires so I wan't some really high jack stands also. I got mine at Harbor Freight, they were transmission Jacks for use under a lift. I cut them down about 15" shorter than designed and they are exactly what I needed for my bronco.

 

[Bukin 67]

The pipe stands work great for me. I use them on the front and back bumpers, which are welded to the frame, and they will support the bronco for suspension work, shock removal, etc.
They're also used as a backup when on the rack.

 

[JSmall]

Not adjustable, but I made my own

 

[SavageBurro]

IF you use blocks and the shorter jack stands make sure you add some wood between the blocks and the stands. You don't want the base of the stands digging in and cracking the blocks. By all means the taller stands are safer.

 

[Apogee]

I'm using the Rigid VF-99 folding pipe stands...love 'em. Very good quality for the price IMO. I'm mocking up 37's at full droop with no issues.

 

[Casey4wd]

Thanks. Some great suggestions. The wood between the block and the jack stands makes perfect sense.

On the Ridgid folding pipe stands, does the lock washer set-up for the quick adjustment hold up to the weight? It just looks flimsy in the pics.

 

[BradtheWelder]

I use a couple different options depending on what I'm supporting. For heavy stuff such as a whole vehicle I use the HF 6 ton stands and have some 2"x4" screwed together that I can can stack.
Something that's not as heavy I can use modified house jacks that make them free standing. These can reach ultra high

 

[broncokak]

I have a set of these. Old cast iron railroad jacks. I also need to get a couple tall jack stands as well.

 

[tirewater]

I use Torin 12 ton jack stands.

I bought them from Northern Auto a few years ago, but Amazon carries them now.

http://www.amazon.com/Torin-T41202-Jack-Stands-pair/dp/B0002H335A

 

[Case]

Curious as to what people use. I bought some 6 ton HF specials a while back, but they are not tall enough to hold the frame up for axle work. I bought some concrete blocks (Concrete Block) that I think will get my jackstands high enough.

I would not use concrete blocks under your jack stands, even if they are solid blocks it still is not a good idea.
you can get some of these, http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/10-Ton-Jack-Stands-Set-of-2, you could make you own set if you have the materials, time, skills etc. but at that price its about a wash.

 

[Casey4wd]

I might just get a pair of these. They should do the trick and are reasonable.

Tall jack stands

 

[Scot]

I use cribbing. It is a little cumbersome, but it is stout.

 

[ransil]

I just sold a nice set in the classifieds

 

[Mark]

I use a couple old rims from the junk yard welded together with normal jack stands that fit nice and snug in the rim depression. I can fit my jack between them also to raise and lower the axle

 

[ncsubronc]

Been a while, but I've been known to use a scavenged beer keg in a pinch. ;D

 

[jim3326]

I made mine from Unistrut Telespar, aka signpost tube. That's about 30".

 

[Apogee]

On the Ridgid folding pipe stands, does the lock washer set-up for the quick adjustment hold up to the weight? It just looks flimsy in the pics.

I haven't had any issues with the lock washer, other than it may take a mallet sometimes to release when making a gross height adjustment. You could probably get it to release by hand, but I try not to use my hand as hammers as much as possible per my old boss who had to have hand surgery because of it.