Finally - A good good jack stand for DIYers

spearfish25

That's pretty slick. Unless the jack cap slips off the base you slide under it.

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kenchan

both posts. im not sold on these stands.

ol240z

They stack quite nicely and the base and cap interlock so it can't come off. I think there are pictures that show that on the 6th page of the rennlist thread.

Not trying to sell anybody on them - it was FYI. I googled them and found a fair amount of info. Certainly you should do your own research and make your own decisions. I was going to buy a flat top conventional stand that cost $100 each and didn't solve the jack location issue. I've always found other places to jack up my cars or put the jack stand, but the factory spot is nice b/c its out of the way of mechanicals and guess work was eliminated. BTW these are rated to ANSI standards at 4000 lbs.

kenchan

humm... okay, okay. getting warmer. and you've been using these for a while now?

i do like the convenience factor for sure especially in a tight garage. i know A LOT of folks use the rail off-set from the factory jackpoint to lift the car which can end up bending the rail amoung other things. this might be a solution for them as well as it's a no brainer!

ol240z

I've used them at home/track and let other guys use them at the track. I must admit - I don't have a 370. That's why I started by saying I was a little out of place. I've had a Z car (at least one) since 1976. I'm a big Z fan and just wanted to share with the community. The bent rail you mention - that's what I'm talking about. The information out there is free - learn first - buy (or not) later.

IDZRVIT

Me too. Four hockey pucks or similar cut with a slot accomplishes the same thing on top of a jack stand and is much, much cheaper. Although it looks like a great idea albeit expensive, I can see accidents happening if it's not properly aligned.

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ol240z

Another good point. But I'd be very careful about using hockey pucks with slots at the track or under hot temps. When hot they will distort and tear.
The ANSI standard (as I read it) requires that a pair of stands rated at 4000 lbs. would require the individual stand to hold 6000 lbs. ie the stands are rated at 4000 lbs. a pair but for ANSI standard the stand must hold 1.5 times the rated weight.
Also true that you have to align the stand with the cap so the cap is over the stand. However, both cap and stand surfaces are tapered to make the final adjustment and fit for you as the cap seats on the stand. (see picture above).
I understand your comments. I doubted it until I actually saw them in use and watched a couple guys trying to rock a car sitting on top of a pair.