6 tons for the pair, meaning evenly distributed across two jack stands (the pair). This means that the load placed on the PAIR should not exceed 6 tons
You posted a video on h3 starter replacement my wife is in the airforce her starter went out I drove to where she was stationed replaced it in a parking lot I could never of done it without your video thank you so much keep it up
What a great informative video. I'm 52 years old and have never used a jack stand. I plan to get a set of jack stands in order to change my own brakes and rotors. Funny, I was planning to go to Harbor Freight to get them until you mentioned they had a recall. No sense putting my life in danger by cheeping out to save a few bucks. Thank you.
I bought a couple of Harbor Freight Daytona aluminum 3 ton jack stands. They seem very well made and sturdy, with two thick concentric aluminum tubes that are secured with thick pins inserted in drilled holes. The design is very simple and seems to be unlikely to fail.
Project Farm did a test on jack stands recently. He reviewed a two ton model that's almost identical to the stand you have there. A single stand supported over 9000 lbs before failure, and that model was one of the bottom end performers.
Ive used Pittsburghs 2 tons on my jeep and it seems too hold very well and sometimes ill throw one extra in the middle if im gonna be under the jeep for a long time. Good video u made here
14:11 My first set of jack stands is 6 tons. Because my driveway is on a slight slope. I'm glad I did this. For two reasons, where the car will rest and the base is wider. However, I wish I knew about the creating a platform sooner. 😅
A note of caution. Typically, Jack Stand ratings are per pair. So, please check first, and if the rating is per pair, divide the advertised rating by 2 to determine the rating of each stand.
Great video. I have those Jack stands as well. I bought the 6 tons for my Jeep. My mechanic friend told me that the Hein Werners were the best, but I couldn't justify spending that much per jack stand for a diy guy like myself
Each car is different for axle stand support. Great point. It would be useful to acquire knowledge on your particular vehicle's chassis & suspension design. Maybe the baseline is to get your stands under the GUARANTEED JACKING POINTS for tire changes. Then it would be quick to use a trolley jack - but you still would need to check WHERE to pump the jack elsewhere. What a shame nobody seems to have invented a quality jackable axle stand.
I used a level to make sure my stand was vertical then measured gap between bottom and concrete driveway then went online to order small lengths of flat bar steel stock to put under. It keeps it pretty vertical.
I just got my Torin BIG RED jack stands. U did good on your review. My first owning one. I was wondering if u can do a video about bending that metal tab and reasons. I debating if I should bend it so that it inadvertent separates of the ratchet bar from the base. Thanks.
6 tons for the pair, meaning evenly distributed across two jack stands (the pair). This means that the load placed on the PAIR should not exceed 6 tons.
@@Bryan916 thanks.. coz i only have a scissor jack and im afraid to extend the scissor lift very high for the 2ton jack stand on its first tooth. I lift it from the front so i can put it on both front sides.. i have a 96 honda civic
It has a Curb weight: 4,463 to 5,488 lbs, so it is 1 Ton = 2000 lbs. 6 Tons = 12000 pounds. So yes... should work. FYI they don't "lift" they "hold/support".
Just use spite tire rotate method. It’s safer. Put the spare on one tire and rotate the rest then replace the spare with the last tire left and you’re gooden
@@misssummersalt Because the higher the inclination angle of the driveway, the higher are the chances of the stands tipping over. It depends on how wide the base of the stands is. Risky !
You don't need to watch videos for location nor do you need to ask anyone where to put axle stands . Put your hand in your pocket and buy the service manual for your vehicle. I'll guarantee evey manual will tell you for every car on this planet. Jacking points.. its all in there
@@ellensearsSERVICE MANUAL, not owner's manual. Of course the service manual (the service department's manual, that gives them step by step instructions on how to perform every service related task on the vehicle) wpuld include it. How else would the technicians know how to safely raise the car when you take it in for a service?
Last time I checked the price for the service manual it was 700$ I think a few years ago. And it will still not tell you alternate points if your pinch weld is weakened by rust. Corolla is fairly easy, you try and figure that out for a Mazda3 2nd generation. And yes, I looked at the 6 points in the manual and how the suspension is made.
6 tons for the pair, meaning evenly distributed across two jack stands (the pair). This means that the load placed on the PAIR should not exceed 6 tons
You posted a video on h3 starter replacement my wife is in the airforce her starter went out I drove to where she was stationed replaced it in a parking lot I could never of done it without your video thank you so much keep it up
That's what I like to hear Adam! Makes all the effort I put in to making it worthwhile!
Now you need a video on punctuation.
@@jshepard152There’s nothing inherently wrong with a video on punctuation. But… If we’re requesting videos here, how about a video on manners?
What a great informative video. I'm 52 years old and have never used a jack stand. I plan to get a set of jack stands in order to change my own brakes and rotors. Funny, I was planning to go to Harbor Freight to get them until you mentioned they had a recall. No sense putting my life in danger by cheeping out to save a few bucks. Thank you.
That was 6 years ago and now they make a new version with new safety design that are maybe the safest ones now
I bought a couple of Harbor Freight Daytona aluminum 3 ton jack stands. They seem very well made and sturdy, with two thick concentric aluminum tubes that are secured with thick pins inserted in drilled holes. The design is very simple and seems to be unlikely to fail.
I was a vehicle mechanic in the Air Force and the smallest jack stands we had in our shop was 5 ton.
Project Farm did a test on jack stands recently. He reviewed a two ton model that's almost identical to the stand you have there. A single stand supported over 9000 lbs before failure, and that model was one of the bottom end performers.
Ive used Pittsburghs 2 tons on my jeep and it seems too hold very well and sometimes ill throw one extra in the middle if im gonna be under the jeep for a long time. Good video u made here
I just bought my first pair of stands. Thank you for this video it really helped. God bless.
14:11 My first set of jack stands is 6 tons. Because my driveway is on a slight slope. I'm glad I did this. For two reasons, where the car will rest and the base is wider. However, I wish I knew about the creating a platform sooner. 😅
A note of caution. Typically, Jack Stand ratings are per pair. So, please check first, and if the rating is per pair, divide the advertised rating by 2 to determine the rating of each stand.
Great video. I have those Jack stands as well. I bought the 6 tons for my Jeep. My mechanic friend told me that the Hein Werners were the best, but I couldn't justify spending that much per jack stand for a diy guy like myself
Each car is different for axle stand support. Great point. It would be useful to acquire knowledge on your particular vehicle's chassis & suspension design. Maybe the baseline is to get your stands under the GUARANTEED JACKING POINTS for tire changes. Then it would be quick to use a trolley jack - but you still would need to check WHERE to pump the jack elsewhere. What a shame nobody seems to have invented a quality jackable axle stand.
I used a level to make sure my stand was vertical then measured gap between bottom and concrete driveway then went online to order small lengths of flat bar steel stock to put under. It keeps it pretty vertical.
I picked up some used Craftsman 4 ton stands for my 1/2 ton Chevy truck, but I also just built some heavy duty wood wheel cribs for more room.
I only use a jack stand to change a tire or change the brakes on my car when working on my car I normal use a ramp
Man...jack stands are so important😯don't wait until it's too late to utilize these😏
Really good video, with really helpful instructions and suggestions!
Thank you very much!
Thank you
I liked this video. Go into detail about floor jacks?
Good video, thanks be safe
I just got my Torin BIG RED jack stands. U did good on your review. My first owning one. I was wondering if u can do a video about bending that metal tab and reasons. I debating if I should bend it so that it inadvertent separates of the ratchet bar from the base. Thanks.
good advice
Im glad i came across this video. I was going to buy jack stands from harbor freight
Harbor freight now has good solid jack stands but, you get what you pay for 😮
Are the ‘Big Red’ jack stands you just purchased rated at 6 tons each or per pair?
6 tons for the pair, meaning evenly distributed across two jack stands (the pair). This means that the load placed on the PAIR should not exceed 6 tons.
Thanks for sharing.
Excelent video.
Thanks really helpful ! New subscriber.
Thanks for the sub!
Hi Bryan, question please.. would you be able to use the jackstand on its base height without locking it on its first "tooth". Please advise. Thanks.
Absolutely
@@Bryan916 thanks.. coz i only have a scissor jack and im afraid to extend the scissor lift very high for the 2ton jack stand on its first tooth. I lift it from the front so i can put it on both front sides.. i have a 96 honda civic
Bryan, do you have a link for the floor jack that you use?
Great job! I’m subscribing…
Thanks for the sub!
Is this 6 ton jack stand lift my 2011 silverado 1500series 5.6liter 4door crew cab ?
It has a Curb weight: 4,463 to 5,488 lbs, so it is 1 Ton = 2000 lbs. 6 Tons = 12000 pounds. So yes... should work. FYI they don't "lift" they "hold/support".
@@Shiznaft1 thank u
Can I use a set of 3 ton Jack stands on the front and a set of 2 ton on the rear of a Silverado 1500 to rotate the 4 tires?
Just use spite tire rotate method. It’s safer. Put the spare on one tire and rotate the rest then replace the spare with the last tire left and you’re gooden
Can I put a Silverado 1500 on a set of 3 ton Jack stands on front and a set of 2 ton on the rear?
That truck is 3 tons at most, even with some stuff thrown in it. So yes, they should do the job.
That's NUTTS, I'd NEVER put a wrench. I'd rather a solid piece of wood or a flat wide piece of steel but NEVER a wrench...cmon now.😮
I never said use a wrench what are you talking about?
You know someone out there gonna be wedging a wrench under there... lol
My driveway has a 3 degree angle……no way I would ever use a Jack stand on that driveway. My garage is not the biggest but it is level and concrete.
Why not?
@@misssummersalt Because the higher the inclination angle of the driveway, the higher are the chances of the stands tipping over. It depends on how wide the base of the stands is. Risky !
You don't need to watch videos for location nor do you need to ask anyone where to put axle stands . Put your hand in your pocket and buy the service manual for your vehicle. I'll guarantee evey manual will tell you for every car on this planet. Jacking points.. its all in there
Not in my manual
Not in my manual.
Not in my asshole either
@@ellensearsSERVICE MANUAL, not owner's manual. Of course the service manual (the service department's manual, that gives them step by step instructions on how to perform every service related task on the vehicle) wpuld include it. How else would the technicians know how to safely raise the car when you take it in for a service?
Last time I checked the price for the service manual it was 700$ I think a few years ago. And it will still not tell you alternate points if your pinch weld is weakened by rust. Corolla is fairly easy, you try and figure that out for a Mazda3 2nd generation. And yes, I looked at the 6 points in the manual and how the suspension is made.
Enjpyed video.
Amazon has these jack stands as "Frequently Returned Item" and some of the 1* reviews are terrifying.
There was no "frequently returned item" listed on my Amazon. It had good ratings too
@@ellensears - it's right at the top. Right below the "About this item" section. It's high rated but read those 1 star reviews and be afraid.
I just want a video someone will get to the point.
What is it that you are looking for specifically maybe I can explain it to you directly !
Then don't click on an 18 minute video, dummy. 🤡