Jack Stand Size
#1
Jack Stand Size
What size jack stand would you all recommend for a 98' 4runner with OME and 33's? I was considering these at 23 7/8" max height:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...4821_200304821
Not sure if they are tall enough though. I know I could measure but I'm at work right now so I figured I'd get the experts advice.
Thanks
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...4821_200304821
Not sure if they are tall enough though. I know I could measure but I'm at work right now so I figured I'd get the experts advice.
Thanks
#3
That is about what I use on my '85:
- http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38847
For a little extra height, I made up a base out of 2x4s to give another 3" or so of lift:

And no, I can't keep the tires off the ground with the jack stands, but what I do is put a floor jack under the axle, raise it up enough to put in the stands, then I remove the wheels and lower the jack down until the weight is resting on the stands. Since my static frame height is about 23.5" off the ground, I can almost put the jack stands in place with the tires on.
- http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38847
For a little extra height, I made up a base out of 2x4s to give another 3" or so of lift:

And no, I can't keep the tires off the ground with the jack stands, but what I do is put a floor jack under the axle, raise it up enough to put in the stands, then I remove the wheels and lower the jack down until the weight is resting on the stands. Since my static frame height is about 23.5" off the ground, I can almost put the jack stands in place with the tires on.
Last edited by 4Crawler; Dec 17, 2009 at 07:00 AM.
#4
How much suspension lift were you running there? I'm assuming you have quite a bit more droop which would result in the need for taller stands than what I would need.
They also have some 30" stands for like $20 more... hmm.
I might just have to measure tonight and hold off on my order.
They also have some 30" stands for like $20 more... hmm.
I might just have to measure tonight and hold off on my order.
#7
I have three sets of stands for depending on what I need. Small, medium and large lol! I too, have to take tires off to use jackstands but only if I'm doing axle work where I need the springs to be at full droop. Other than that a medium set of stands under the axle will work just fine. I got mine thru Harbor Freight.
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#10
The bad thing about the larger jackstands is that they take up more floor space--and that stinks when you are working under the truck??IDK
I use the HF deals with 3" Wood spacer as pictured above
I use the HF deals with 3" Wood spacer as pictured above
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I use those 6 ton stands on my Dodge, and the lift the tires off the ground just fine.
They also work well on MR2's, where we have to lift the back end of the car up to get the engine out
They also work well on MR2's, where we have to lift the back end of the car up to get the engine out

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