Axle stands

[charltjr]

I’m still using a pair of very cheap Halfords axle stands from about 20 years ago.

They do the job, but they’re a bit crap, no rubber pads, quite a low weight rating, not exactly confidence inspiring when you’re under the car, etc.

I’ve been toying with the idea of a kwik-lift or similar but FML they’re expensive.

Any recommendations for decent axle stands?

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Trusty orange 2T Halfords ones, been using them for years.

 

[R3k1355]

Got some ones from Costco that are quite nice, deffo recommend.

 

[Short Norman]

I’ve just given some rusty old ones to the scrap man that were about 30 years old. They’ve been replaced with some nice new orange Halfords 2T ones.

 

[Typhoon]

Another vote for the luminous orange Halford 2T ones

 

[charltjr]

I’ll stop complaining about my manky old Halfords 2t jack stands then 😂

 

[Drewski172]

This is my 2t Halfords setup. Still always extremely paranoid lifting the car up and putting on stands. Once there, i'm all good no probs, just the journey scares the crap out of me!

 

[Drewski172]

This is my 2t Halfords setup. Still always extremely paranoid lifting the car up and putting on stands. Once there, i'm all good no probs, just the journey scares the crap out of me!

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

This is my 2t Halfords setup. Still always extremely paranoid lifting the car up and putting on stands. Once there, i'm all good no probs, just the journey scares the crap out of me!

If you ever need to go really high up with them, do it in stages if it looks sketchy.

 

[McGherkin]

Halfords cheapy ones and don’t be such a baby/drive a car heavy enough to immediately crush you to death when if it falls off the stands to minimise the suffering.

 

[Drewski172]

If you ever need to go really high up with them, do it in stages if it looks sketchy.

I actually thought sod that and borrowed the scissor jack from my neighbors Citroën Dispatch, had so much more confidence woth the scissor jack than mine.

 

[Louis]

I actually thought sod that and borrowed the scissor jack from my neighbors Citroën Dispatch, had so much more confidence woth the scissor jack than mine.

You thought a widow maker was somehow safer?

Wild.

 

[McGherkin]

I actually thought sod that and borrowed the scissor jack from my neighbors Citroën Dispatch, had so much more confidence woth the scissor jack than mine.

I’d rather admit I’m wrong than use a scissor jack willingly

 

[Dicky Belly 3]

I actually thought sod that and borrowed the scissor jack from my neighbors Citroën Dispatch, had so much more confidence woth the scissor jack than mine.

Scissor Jack's are made out of the cheapest materials and an accessory with a car for roadside emergencies. I have seen loads of them snapping when used multiple times.

Thinking that they're safer than a conventional thick and sturdy jack is proper daft behaviour.

 

[Drewski172]

Mainly because in order to get the height then it drags the car to you and thus moves it which is scary.

The Dispatch one has a really big footing and is suitible for lifting a van full of tools which is prob best part of 2 tonnes and my clio is just over 1 so should be good.

Ultimately I feel more confident because it raises vertically rather than up and across.
It also fits the rails better or the squashed rail because of the top is better than the Clio one

 

[Drewski172]

Scissor Jack's are made out of the cheapest materials and an accessory with a car for roadside emergencies. I have seen loads of them snapping when used multiple times.

Thinking that they're safer than a conventional thick and sturdy jack is proper daft behaviour.

I'm not keen on the normal ones, but the ones for Vans are much bigger than those for cars

 

[Brigsy]

Bin that jack with the 2" plate as they slip for fun. Get one with a 4" plate. Much safer to use.

 

[Ant1]

I use these. Price is good, rubber pad so rails don’t get damaged and rock solid.

£46 delivered with code.

I have three sets of Halffords advance stands, won’t use them now.

As for the jack i have a sealey low and halfords advance low 3 tonners.

3t Axle Stand CJSTAND3T Carlyle Genuine Top Quality Product New | eBay UK

3t Axle Stand CJSTAND3T Carlyle. Part Number CJSTAND3T. 3T AXLE STAND. Position Locking Pin. Circular Base Pads for Added Stability. Heavy Duty Steel Base. Product Information.

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[Mr Trailer Man]

I use these. Price is good, rubber pad so rails don’t get damaged and rock solid.

£46 delivered with code.

I have three sets of Halffords advance stands, won’t use them now.

As for the jack i have a sealey low and halfords advance low 3 tonners.

3t Axle Stand CJSTAND3T Carlyle Genuine Top Quality Product New | eBay UK

3t Axle Stand CJSTAND3T Carlyle. Part Number CJSTAND3T. 3T AXLE STAND. Position Locking Pin. Circular Base Pads for Added Stability. Heavy Duty Steel Base. Product Information.

ebay.us

Flat pads on them look pretty good actually

 

[MLB]

I use these. Price is good, rubber pad so rails don’t get damaged and rock solid.

£46 delivered with code.

I have three sets of Halffords advance stands, won’t use them now.

As for the jack i have a sealey low and halfords advance low 3 tonners.

3t Axle Stand CJSTAND3T Carlyle Genuine Top Quality Product New | eBay UK

3t Axle Stand CJSTAND3T Carlyle. Part Number CJSTAND3T. 3T AXLE STAND. Position Locking Pin. Circular Base Pads for Added Stability. Heavy Duty Steel Base. Product Information.

ebay.us

Thanks for the link, I was just wondering about these the other day when I was reading your Porsche thread and did think they looked good.

£86 delivered for two pairs👌

 

[TheBandit]

Mainly because in order to get the height then it drags the car to you and thus moves it which is scary.

Do you leave the handbrake on? Car shouldn't shift while lifting, jack should roll towards the car to compensate for any movement