jack stand recommendation

[craigmakes3]

81 sc owner seeks brand of good quality jackstands that will allow plenty of height and stability, as well as ease of use.

Thanks

[r-mm]

12 ton from harbor freight! They are insanely heavy duty and if or when the time comes for an engine drop, youll be happy to have them.

[Nick Triesch]

Harbor freight! And the jack from Costco! The jack is heavy but you only have to lift it once!

[Noah930]

I recently bought some stuff from Hein Werner. 2-ton jack and a pair of their jackstands. Made in America, and certainly higher quality than the not-Made-in-America stuff I've used in the past.

[porschenut]

These flat top stands are the best I've ever used:

Porsche 911 & Carrera Miscellaneous - Page 7

And the best jack I've ever owned is an AC Hydraulic, sold below the jack stands on the same page.

[NoYouRelax]

Craigs Lists..... I found 6 Ton jack stands and lots of other tools in my search for jack stands. It seems like people are just moving tools as later generations have low interest in wrenching.

[irobertson]

I forget where I got these, but what I was looking for was a set that ratcheted into position, and also had a safety lockout. I like to be able to actuate them with only one hand under the car, and I don't trust the ones that only have the ratchet mechanism.

[Scooter]

I did a lot of research on this topic last year. I found that Harbor Freight had very high ratings for jacks and stands.

[Canada Kev]

I also like the Esco stands that Dave posted the link to. They've got three legs for stability on uneven ground and a locking pin for adjustability and not ratchets. And they're available in both flat top and a cradle that works with torsion tubes and such.

[djdsc]

This is just a off story but I had the roll pin in the orange (HF) 6 ton jack stand fail. After taking it apart and replacing I got a good look at the castings and the fit of the cog. Had to grind the piece for a solid correct fit in the support notch as it was only catching a small corner of the cog in addition to the failed pin. Have a look for your self.

[Stephen-911SC]

I've been beyond pleased with the jack stands from JackPoint. Unconventional compared to everyone else's recommendations but they solve the eternal problem of simultaneous use of jacking/supporting points. I have a conventional set and the JackPoint stands in my garage, use depending on the situation.

http://jackpointjackstands.com/?no_redirect=true

[zippy_gg]

Originally Posted by Stephen-911SC

I've been beyond pleased with the jack stands from JackPoint. Unconventional compared to everyone else's recommendations but they solve the eternal problem of simultaneous use of jacking/supporting points. I have a conventional set and the JackPoint stands in my garage, use depending on the situation.

http://jackpointjackstands.com/?no_redirect=true

Very nice indeed, however the $700 price tag for a pair makes you think twice before pulling the trigger.
I like the options for different cars though... Maybe for next Christmas.

[sundevil64]

I have been happy with the Harbor Freight 12 stands. Costco also carried a set that were 12t and chromed. I have had them for 10 years and they have been great. The added height is very useful for an engine drop.

[michael lang]

JackPoint Jackstands for me too.

[craigmakes3]

I have an 81 sc. Purchased with engine and tranny already out. I want to lift the back of the car up onto jack stands, but without the engine in I don't know how to go about it. It seems pretty dicey to lift one side of the entire car with the slot for the Porsche jack under the door, place a jackstand on that side's torsion bar, lower it, and do the same on the other side; repeating 'til it's the height I want. Maybe it's just my Scottish sensibilities, but it seems a lot could go wrong using that technique.

There has to be a better way - please inform!

[wayner]

I did that by placing a 4x4 across the bottom of the car and jacking the centre of that. then lowered the torsion bar ends onto jack stands

[tchanson]

Originally Posted by irobertson

I forget where I got these, but what I was looking for was a set that ratcheted into position, and also had a safety lockout. I like to be able to actuate them with only one hand under the car, and I don't trust the ones that only have the ratchet mechanism.

Those look like the 6 ton versions of the 12 ton Torin Big Red stands that I bought from Northern Tool.



Tim

[Ferrino]

Another vote for the Torin stands which have the locking pin - I much prefer this locking mechanism.

[RichardNew]

I did this article for Vintage Motorsport magazine last year.

Richard Newton
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