How safe are axle stands?

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Mar 7, 2002 | 11:17 AM

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CoralDoc

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From: Davie, FL

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Checked the FAQ, rear jack point seams to be the differential unit itself from the picture. Am I correct?

Yes. The rear jack point is easily reached by most floor jacks.

However, one thing that hasn't been mentioned is the difficulty in reaching the front frame cross brace (front jack point) with a floor jack. Unless the jack is particularly low and/or long, it will not work. One solution is to drive the front wheels onto a 2x8 to elevate the front of the car enough to fit a floor jack underneath.

Mar 7, 2002 | 11:38 AM

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Sev

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Originally posted by CoralDoc
Yes. The rear jack point is easily reached by most floor jacks.

However, one thing that hasn't been mentioned is the difficulty in reaching the front frame cross brace (front jack point) with a floor jack. Unless the jack is particularly low and/or long, it will not work. One solution is to drive the front wheels onto a 2x8 to elevate the front of the car enough to fit a floor jack underneath.

SO it is the differential in the rear?

Mar 7, 2002 | 03:10 PM

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boiler

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Originally posted by Sev

SO it is the differential in the rear?

Yes.

Mar 7, 2002 | 03:20 PM

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adelaide

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From: FnF Toronto

Those jack stands you show are good quality stands.

Canadian Tire sells a 2 1/4 Ton Jack with 2 1/4 Ton Jack Stands for CND $49.99. They are actually on sale this week!

A couple of wheel chocks and you're all set!