Harbor Freight special
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Maniacmechanic1
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Check the welds Bob.
Can grind off your the Master Welder.
Maniacmechanic1
solid fixture here in the forum
They Look Ok Bob.
Do the Lock pin Mod.
Rick had one fail last year or so I recall while holding up the T-bucket.
I never did make it to my local Harbor Freight yesterday.
I just looking searching for used Jackstands. Snap On I want.
All we used in a Semi Truck diesel shop I worked at. Only you could trust and not collapse anytime without the drilled pin mod.
Do the Lock pin Mod.
Rick had one fail last year or so I recall while holding up the T-bucket.
I never did make it to my local Harbor Freight yesterday.
I just looking searching for used Jackstands. Snap On I want.
All we used in a Semi Truck diesel shop I worked at. Only you could trust and not collapse anytime without the drilled pin mod.
Maniacmechanic1
solid fixture here in the forum
Grumpy showed recent.
Still a 1/4" or 5/16" hole straight through at the height you use most often.
Insert a grade 8 bolt through with a bit on the opposite end.
The ratchet lock if it fails your safe yet.
personally I prefer using 4 12 ton jack stands , solidly placed on the car frame with the jack stand bases on a level concrete floor.
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-jac ... 34924.html
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/under-car-safety.26/page-4
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/floor-jacks.969/#post-70422
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/mechanics-creepers.3178/#post-11972
and YEAH! you'll need a high lift floor jack to use the 12 ton rated jack stands rather easily, many floor jacks do not lift a car frame high enough for easy 12 ton jack stand insertion/use
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton...sional-rapid-pump-floor-jack-black-64781.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton...ssional-rapid-pump-floor-jack-blue-56641.html
Maximum Lift Height (in.)
24-1/4 in.
Maximum Working load (lbs.)
6000 lb.
Minimum height (in.)
3-1/4 in.
yes I have a good lift but for some jobs rolling around on a creeper under the cars just easier
http://www.creepex.com/c/BodyGuard.html
even with 4 12 ton rated jack stands under the frame, having a few sturdy supports under the tires is a good secondary safety practice
5/8 in. x 4-3/4 in. Clevis Pin available at home depot for $4 each
be darn sure you, try different heights on the jack stand to find,
where it gives you the best compromise for clearance,
and easy reach under the car / truck with a mechanics creeper ,
before drilling for safety pin locks
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-jac ... 34924.html
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/under-car-safety.26/page-4
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/floor-jacks.969/#post-70422
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/mechanics-creepers.3178/#post-11972
and YEAH! you'll need a high lift floor jack to use the 12 ton rated jack stands rather easily, many floor jacks do not lift a car frame high enough for easy 12 ton jack stand insertion/use
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton...sional-rapid-pump-floor-jack-black-64781.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton...ssional-rapid-pump-floor-jack-blue-56641.html
Maximum Lift Height (in.)
24-1/4 in.
Maximum Working load (lbs.)
6000 lb.
Minimum height (in.)
3-1/4 in.
yes I have a good lift but for some jobs rolling around on a creeper under the cars just easier
http://www.creepex.com/c/BodyGuard.html
even with 4 12 ton rated jack stands under the frame, having a few sturdy supports under the tires is a good secondary safety practice
5/8 in. x 4-3/4 in. Clevis Pin available at home depot for $4 each
be darn sure you, try different heights on the jack stand to find,
where it gives you the best compromise for clearance,
and easy reach under the car / truck with a mechanics creeper ,
before drilling for safety pin locks
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