quote | Originally posted by skywurz:
I don't like this style and would not use them for supporting a car in the air. Some of these aluminum ones say they are rated for 6000lbs but they are really designed for leveling RVs not supporting something like a car in the air with the possible lateral movement. I ran across a plastic set of these in a pile of aluminum ones and the weight difference was not apparent that was a scary thought. Also the cast aluminum I have seen on these can be very shoddy. If there was a good solid steel set of these maybe steel like the traditional stands but with this adjustment instead... however I also don't like how thin that threaded steel is. I've seen bent ones from RV leveling.
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I've thought about that and have concerns as well. I like the jack screw idea but steel construction seems to make more sense but I did collapse an old steel unit that used a pipe, then split the steel to make the three legs . The old set of pin through stands that I have seems like the best idea and I have a set of those as well. Might try the Esco design. Those look sturdy. Expensive but what is your life worth?------------------ " THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite. "THE COLUSSUS" 87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H " ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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