Floor jack & jack stand question

[David Wheeler]

Needing to put the rear axle on jack stands to adjust rear brakes on 3500 4X4. Can someone please tell me what tonnage spec. of floor jack (for the initial lift) and tonnage spec. for the jack stands I need. I'm also planning on using same for lifting/supporting that heavy front end as well! Don't want to get crushed under the thing you know #ad


Thanks, David

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[EricBu12]

Get 3 ton jack and stands and that is sufficient 5 ton is better but more $

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Name of rig is "big bronze Brute"

 

[Dieselnerd]

3 ton does it for me too... Never had a problem.

 

[illflem]

Get a long reach floor jack and life will be easier. Also jack stands that have teeth to adjust the height are much easier to use than the type with pins. These two things may cost more but will last a long time, better to spend more money once for something that is easy to work with and you won't be cussing for years. Remember with a floor jack that because of the arc of the lift they don't lift straight up, either the truck has to move some or the jack. This where cheap floor jacks fail, if something doesn't move the side rails of the jack can bend. 2. 5 T is plenty, but may not be enough if you ever have to jack it with a camper on. I took my rig with a camper on it while on the road for warranty work at a smaller dealer, even though they wanted to do the work their lift couldn't handle the CTD with a camper. I had to drive 75 miles to a larger dealer.
This is what I'm using, it could be better but the price is right. If you want the ideal jack go for this one.



[This message has been edited by illflem (edited 05-27-2001). ]

 

[C Schomer]

I've got a 3ton Sears and their small stands. They have frequent sales on the whole set - cheap! Craig

 

[Teacher]

You may want to periodically check WalMart. They sell a 3 ton floor jack for about $70. 00. They sometimes go on sale. I bought one for $50. 00. It works great. Same story for the "teeth-like" jack stands.

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[BV]

I agree - 3 ton or use the big is better theory.

BTW - Currently for sale is my old 2 ton jack with a bent frame #ad

 

[RedRam1]

I owned two Walker's, purchased back in the '70's - '80's timeframe for around $200 bucks each. They gave good service, but eventually played out after about ten years or so. I had one sent back to Walker & rebuilt. The 70 dollar Tiawan jobs referenced in several other posts were just comming out around that time. I bought one at the same time as I sent the Walker out for repairs, it's still going strong today, the rebuilt Walker went about 5 years and gave up the ghost again.
It's hard to justify buying American in every instance, plus I'll bet a Walker would be way over 200 bucks by now.

 

[Pete Peterson]

Kat, it better be in your truck!!!!! If it ain't, call the cops #ad
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... ... Pete

 

[Alan Reagan]

Sears here has been putting the 3 1/2 ton with the "quick lift" (one stroke takes the jack to weight) with the 21 inch lift and two 3 ton stands for 100 bucks. It is a big jack, wide and long, long handle and is built heavy for a 3 1/2 ton unit.

 

[Straight6Jeff]

Just a note on jack maitainance. After a few years, teh jack may become sluggish and not lift as high. I have purchased many 3 ton and 5-ton jacks at yard sales because they dont work. In most cases, it just needs jack oil. Almost all parts stores sell jack oil. Sometimes the resevoil fill is hidden. The plug taht is near the direction valve is usually not the fill hole. Rather the fill hole is usually on the hydraulic cylinder body. Being that it is yard-sale season, there are great buys to be had for spare tools. You can never have enough jacks.

 

[David Wheeler]

Thank you one and all for your advice, suggestions and experience. I'll be checking Sams & Sears this weekend. Looked at Wal-Mart several times and only found the 2. 5 ton variety. Our Wal-Mart is not that well stocked #ad
Once again, the TDR membership has come to the rescue #ad


Thanks again!!!!

David

 

[Pete Peterson]

Sam's club had a 3 1/2 ton heavy duty jack made buy Allied for $59. 95. It also has the speed step on it. They also have the tall 6 ton jackstands for $26. 99... ... ... . Pete

 

[KatDiesel]

Originally posted by Pete Peterson:
Sam's club had a 3 1/2 ton heavy duty jack made buy Allied for $59. 95. It also has the speed step on it. They also have the tall 6 ton jackstands for $26. 99... ... ... . Pete

Looks like its time to hit Sams club! Thanks Pete... ...


Breaker, Breaker wheres my CB equipment ... . hehehehe #ad

 

[Pat_in_Utah]

I got 6 (six) ton stands from Sam's club for $60. They have the ractheting teeth and safety pins. They reach pretty high too. My mom had some old rusted stands I would not trust, so I thought the 6 ton will last a long time without me worrying about their condition.

Pat

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[David Wheeler]

Thanks Pat! I'll look for those specifically when at Sam's this weekend.

David

 

[Bob Wagner]

its on sale 6/7 - 6/10

Sears model #50134 3 ton capacity floor jack with stands. 19 3/4" lift height. The stands are the rachet style



nice looking set up for $99. 99



I will get mine today

 

[David Wheeler]

Those darn floor jacks are being a bit pesky to locate just now However, one thing I've got to figure out is... ... every floor jack has a maximum height they will lift to. Owning a 4X4 makes me wonder what minimum "maximum height" I should be looking for. I plan on lifting the axles from the differentials just long enough to get the jack stands placed under the axles as close to the wheel on each side as possible (at the base of the spring spacer brackets). As I'm planning on lifting the rear off the ground to adjust rear brakes, I'm not sure what height I need the rear wheels to be off the ground (just until both wheels are off the ground and free to turn?). Any experience here would be greatly appreciate as a 3. 5+ ton floor jack is quite expensive



Many thanks to all,



David

 

[David Winnett]

Pete,



First you got cable modems before we did. We just got them here 2 weeks ago. Now I hear you've even got a Sams? It ain't fair! All we have is a not-soSuperWalMart. Do I see a meeting in Jax on the horizon? With maybe a spending spree at Sams?

 

[1tuffram]

OK, I just purchased a 3. 5 ton floor jack and jack stand set. I need to know the CORRECT jack point locations and where to place the jack stands for both axles. Don't want to damage something because of improper jack and jack stand placement.







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