Please comment on my jackstand setup

binto100 · 05-13-2010, 10:03 PM

I put the Z on jack stands tonight as per these pics and it seems rock solid; it doesn't waggle or budge at all when I push on it. I'd appreciate any comments about flaws or dangers I'm overlooking in the setup.

Thanks.

Bruce

I put a thick piece of rubber between the top of each jack stand and the undersise pressure point.

Front close up.

Rear close up.

370Zsteve · 05-13-2010, 10:21 PM

You wouldn't catch me under there

azn370z · 05-13-2010, 10:25 PM

The best place to place the jack stands are on the pinch rails. Buy jack stand pads so the pinch rails don't get damaged. Build a wooden ramp so floor jack fits under the car.

You should come to the local z meets, we had one last saturday.

dad · 05-13-2010, 10:33 PM

I'm claustrophobic, I can't get under there!

initialgemini · 05-13-2010, 10:48 PM

hmmm... I'm pretty cautious when it comes to lifting the car. If i can get away with just ramps I do that; however, if i need to put up all four I used the jack mentioned in the second post. When I'm working under a specific part of the car, I have floor jack pushed up to the point in case on of the jacks fails.

Call me paranoid, but I live in California, and the last place i'd want to be during an earthquake is under my car because on the jacks wobbled loose.

huff442 · 05-14-2010, 05:39 AM

Jack Stands with the adjustment pins are dangerous. I would never trust my life to that small pin just waiting to shear. Once it does reach a failure point, you'll have no warning with it breaks.

g96818 · 05-14-2010, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

You wouldn't catch me under there

those stand looks unstable

SoCal 370Z · 05-14-2010, 11:32 AM

Points for a clean garage.

Scott @ RA · 05-14-2010, 11:59 AM

Please don't tell me those are "Big Red" brand jack stands????

elmz · 05-14-2010, 12:00 PM

Are those aluminum stands? For some reason those just don't look safe to me... I've always used similar jack stands AZN370z has posted above, I would feel much safer using them.

FuszNissan · 05-14-2010, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huff442

Jack Stands with the adjustment pins are dangerous.

kenchan · 05-14-2010, 12:23 PM

binto- as i posted in your other thread in the DIY section, get a nissan adapter or make your own adapter out of a hockey puck.

Scott @ RA · 05-14-2010, 12:32 PM

They are the chinsey aluminum Big Red brand jack stands!!! ......
3-ton Aluminum Jack Stands - JCWhitney
We make so many jokes about those tools.... LOL

On top of them having a pin adjuster, they are aluminum. I have seen these things drop a Miata that was sitting on them....

Be carefull

kenchan · 05-14-2010, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott @ RA

I have seen these things drop a Miata that was sitting on them....

Be carefull

wow... glad ive been using my Griot's one for many years.

binto100 · 05-14-2010, 03:12 PM

Okay okay okay I get the point; I am convinced it would be a bad idea to get under the car with those stands.

Grrrrrr they weren't cheap but at 54yo it's definitely not the first time I've thrown money away and almost certainly will not be the last. Craigslist here they come

I had my doubts about the single pin when I bought them from Northern Tool I guess the looks got the better of my judgement.

Torin Aluminum Race Jack Stands — 3-Ton, Model# T43004 | Jack Stands | Northern Tool + Equipment

I'm glad I posted for feedback because that's what I wanted, maybe I haven't lost all my common sense. I really do appreciate the comments because in the end all I want to do is complete my cbe install without a hitch.

Bruce

05-13-2010, 10:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
binto100 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 32 Drives: 2010 370Z Anniv M6 Rep Power: 16	Please comment on my jackstand setup I put the Z on jack stands tonight as per these pics and it seems rock solid; it doesn't waggle or budge at all when I push on it. I'd appreciate any comments about flaws or dangers I'm overlooking in the setup. Thanks. Bruce I put a thick piece of rubber between the top of each jack stand and the undersise pressure point. Front close up. Rear close up. __________________ Stillen G3 intake, CBE, 19 row oil cooler and power steering oil cooler. VentureShield bumper, full hood.

05-13-2010, 10:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	You wouldn't catch me under there __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

05-13-2010, 10:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	I'm claustrophobic, I can't get under there! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

05-13-2010, 10:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
initialgemini Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 340 Drives: 2011 FX 35 Rep Power: 251	hmmm... I'm pretty cautious when it comes to lifting the car. If i can get away with just ramps I do that; however, if i need to put up all four I used the jack mentioned in the second post. When I'm working under a specific part of the car, I have floor jack pushed up to the point in case on of the jacks fails. Call me paranoid, but I live in California, and the last place i'd want to be during an earthquake is under my car because on the jacks wobbled loose. __________________ CY 370z \|Sports Package\| Berk CBE\| Berk High Flow Cats (awaiting install)\|BBS LM\|Eibach Pro-Kit Springs\|Stillen Sway Bars\|TWS Shift Knob\|B&M Short Shifter

05-14-2010, 11:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	Points for a clean garage. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

05-14-2010, 05:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
huff442 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW Arkansas Age: 54 Posts: 309 Drives: 09 370Z 6mt Tour/Spt Rep Power: 17	Jack Stands with the adjustment pins are dangerous. I would never trust my life to that small pin just waiting to shear. Once it does reach a failure point, you'll have no warning with it breaks.

05-14-2010, 11:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
Scott @ RA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 410 Drives: Ridiculously Fast Rep Power: 16	Please don't tell me those are "Big Red" brand jack stands????

05-14-2010, 12:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 18	Are those aluminum stands? For some reason those just don't look safe to me... I've always used similar jack stands AZN370z has posted above, I would feel much safer using them.

05-14-2010, 12:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	binto- as i posted in your other thread in the DIY section, get a nissan adapter or make your own adapter out of a hockey puck.

05-14-2010, 12:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
Scott @ RA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 410 Drives: Ridiculously Fast Rep Power: 16	They are the chinsey aluminum Big Red brand jack stands!!! ...... 3-ton Aluminum Jack Stands - JCWhitney We make so many jokes about those tools.... LOL On top of them having a pin adjuster, they are aluminum. I have seen these things drop a Miata that was sitting on them.... Be carefull

05-14-2010, 03:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
binto100 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 32 Drives: 2010 370Z Anniv M6 Rep Power: 16	Okay okay okay I get the point; I am convinced it would be a bad idea to get under the car with those stands. Grrrrrr they weren't cheap but at 54yo it's definitely not the first time I've thrown money away and almost certainly will not be the last. Craigslist here they come I had my doubts about the single pin when I bought them from Northern Tool I guess the looks got the better of my judgement. Torin Aluminum Race Jack Stands — 3-Ton, Model# T43004 \| Jack Stands \| Northern Tool + Equipment I'm glad I posted for feedback because that's what I wanted, maybe I haven't lost all my common sense. I really do appreciate the comments because in the end all I want to do is complete my cbe install without a hitch. Bruce __________________ Stillen G3 intake, CBE, 19 row oil cooler and power steering oil cooler. VentureShield bumper, full hood.

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