Tall jack stands

[CrawfishStu]

I saw shane's wanted post and though....I need some too. What do you typically do to get taller jack stands for a vehicle? I'm certain that even the taller 6 ton ones I have are too short. I could cut up some 2x12's to make bases but I'd worry about the wood splitting.

I'd like to avoid swapping axles under two hi-lifts this time.

[67temp]

I've seen somewhere before a jackstand welded onto a brake drum to get a little extra height.

[Z28YJ]

At the transmission shop I used to work in, we had a portable lift, called a strongman, that was essentially a forklift. We had jackstands that were about 5-6' tall. Tall enough that you could stand under the vehicle.

[CrawfishStu]

probably outside of my budget.

I don't plan on doing much work under the truck right now. Just want to swap the axles.

[Ripster]

Not exactly a jackstand, but these work very well.

http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/14520_lg.jpg

[RatLabGuy]

I have a buddy that just used some 2.5" square tubing, welding 4 pieces into a square, and stacked 2 of these on top of each other. Then placed his 6 tons on top, and tack welded the stands to these 5" bases. If needed to be shorter, just cutoff-wheel teh tack welds to undo.

I have the HF 6 tons, and if I have to do axle/spring work, best I can do is to first jack up by the pumpkin, then put the stands under the frame, remove the wheels, then let off the jack and let the springs sag. Even then the hubs are only ~2" off the floor.

[atjeep]

I use the HF 12 tons.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=34924

Height: 19-1/2'' to 30-1/8''

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/34900-34999/34924.gif

[MDMike]

Not exactly a jackstand, but these work very well.

http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/14520_lg.jpg

X2. We have one at the gas station that was made in the 50's and still going strong. I have one at the house and use it as much as I use my 2 post. It works great as a transmission jack too.

[Typhoon]

I use the HF 12 tons.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=34924

Height: 19-1/2'' to 30-1/8''



X2 I have been waiting for them to go on sale again so I can another set.

[laxfromdundalk]

X2 I have been waiting for them to go on sale again so I can another set.

I have been getting 20% off coupons regularly. The one I got last week was only good until the 8th

[Numidian]

Get some 2x4's and cut them into 18" sections and make a log cabin/cribbing out of them nailing them together as you go, then set your jackstands on those...

[lowdown]

Get some 2x4's and cut them into 18" sections and make a log cabin/cribbing out of them nailing them together as you go, then set your jackstands on those...

This is simple and works well. Don't use pressure treated lumber.
Pick up a box of long drywall screws if you're opposed to nails.

[CrawfishStu]

why wouldn't you use pressure treated. I'm probably going to just get the hp 12 tons.

[CrawfishStu]

Not exactly a jackstand, but these work very well.

http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/14520_lg.jpg

That doesn't look like it goes very high. I'll look it up though.

[CrawfishStu]

Pfffft....those things are like 600 buck.

[Ripster]

Pfffft....those things are like 600 buck.

That price seems a little high, but a good one of those will last you the rest of your life.

MDMike, where did you get your's and how much was it?

[MDMike]

That price seems a little high, but a good one of those will last you the rest of your life.

MDMike, where did you get your's and how much was it?

I forgot where it came from, but $600 is about right. But, like you said, it'll last the rest of your life and you'll find all kinds of sh!t to do with it. It makes loading heavy stuff into the bed of your truck a breeze.

[lowdown]

Following treatment, pressure treated lumber is really soft since it contains a ton of moisture. Use regular 2x4 studs or step to a larger board but there's really no reason to do so.

[laxfromdundalk]

15% off coupon until the 14th at harbor

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/common/displayCoupon.do?week=2409&campaign=RetailB&page=2409_retailB.html&r=4935_587310&cust=00105285420&keycode=0000

[TJDreams]

pressure treated lumber is typically sothern yellow pine which is a soft wood soaked in a solution of mostly SALT
If you want to make wood risers do it the way we do for Crane pads
a layer of 4x4's or 6x6's with 2 layers of 5/8 thin-ply ply-wood 2 layers top and bottom each. put togeather with wood screws Run the plywood grain in the opposite direction of the 4x4's

If you are worried about the bottom of the stand cutting into the wood bolt a piece of 2x2 angle to the top so that the feet sit on it with the angle pointing up to work as a stop to keep the stand from sliding off.

I have built pads like this and used them to support the out riggers on 150 ton cranes countless times and I have never had one give way yet. They should be more than strong enough to support anything you need to put on them

If you still need more height build a 2nd set of pads and stack them.

[Numidian]

pressure treated lumber is typically sothern yellow pine which is a soft wood soaked in a solution of mostly SALT
If you want to make wood risers do it the way we do for Crane pads
a layer of 4x4's or 6x6's with 2 layers of 5/8 thin-ply ply-wood 2 layers top and bottom each. put togeather with wood screws Run the plywood grain in the opposite direction of the 4x4's

If you are worried about the bottom of the stand cutting into the wood bolt a piece of 2x2 angle to the top so that the feet sit on it with the angle pointing up to work as a stop to keep the stand from sliding off.

I have built pads like this and used them to support the out riggers on 150 ton cranes countless times and I have never had one give way yet. They should be more than strong enough to support anything you need to put on them

If you still need more height build a 2nd set of pads and stack them.
Or build it out of 2x4's so it's still light enough for you to carry around easily...

[frosty]

Or build it out of 2x4's so it's still light enough for you to carry around easily...

If you cant carry around a couple pieces of 4x4 or 6x6 with plywood then maybe you should be hitting the gym instead of trying to wrench.

He's not talking about something the size of the Titanic. I doubt you are looking at anything much bigger than a foot square. Put a handle on it while your at it for ease of moving.

[davenjeip]

I've seen somewhere before a jackstand welded onto a brake drum to get a little extra height.

Saw someone do the same thing, except that they used some junkyard wheels.

[Numidian]

If you cant carry around a couple pieces of 4x4 or 6x6 with plywood then maybe you should be hitting the gym instead of trying to wrench.

He's not talking about something the size of the Titanic. I doubt you are looking at anything much bigger than a foot square. Put a handle on it while your at it for ease of moving.

My cribbings are hollow...and the gaps in the side work for built in handles... And 2x4's are also a hell of a lot cheaper then 4x4's or 6x6's

[frosty]

My cribbings are hollow...and the gaps in the side work for built in handles... And 2x4's are also a hell of a lot cheaper then 4x4's or 6x6's

Now you are switching arguments. Cheaper and lighter are two different things. I was replying to your comment on 4x4 or 6x6 being to heavy to lift or move around.

But now that we know you are a candyass weakling we can move on. :flipoff2:

[Numidian]

Now you are switching arguments. Cheaper and lighter are two different things. I was replying to your comment on 4x4 or 6x6 being to heavy to lift or move around.

But now that we know you are a candyass weakling we can move on. :flipoff2:

I read Dave's post wrong and I thought he wanted him to build what I said, but out of 4x4's or 6x6's... That would be heavy and a pain in the ass to move...