Finally - A good good jack stand for DIYers

1slow370 · 03-06-2011, 11:22 PM

lets all just do it like the yards and just pick it up with a forklift. Takes like 5 seconds and you never need car dollies, also make parking multiple vehicles in on driveway easy.

KaienZ34 · 03-06-2011, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

lets all just do it like the yards and just pick it up with a forklift. Takes like 5 seconds and you never need car dollies, also make parking multiple vehicles in on driveway easy.

kenchan · 03-07-2011, 03:32 PM

carguy that picture just gives me the creeps... it still looks so unstable with that huge opening on one side for the jack...just waiting to collapse.

but i suppose one wouldn't be convinced until seeing one in person.

lol at using cinder blocks and forklift.

ol240z · 03-08-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

carguy that picture just gives me the creeps... it still looks so unstable with that huge opening on one side for the jack...just waiting to collapse.

but i suppose one wouldn't be convinced until seeing one in person.

lol at using cinder blocks and forklift.

it's a stand rated to ANSI standards at 4000 lbs. that means a single stand has to support 6000 lbs. wouldn't want to try that with a cinder block.

kenchan · 03-08-2011, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ol240z

it's a stand rated to ANSI standards at 4000 lbs. that means a single stand has to support 6000 lbs. wouldn't want to try that with a cinder block.

Yah, don't get me wrong I ld be getting it when it comes time to replacing or adding more stands in my garage. I like the idea and conveninece! These days convenience is key.

carguy · 03-09-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

carguy that picture just gives me the creeps... it still looks so unstable with that huge opening on one side for the jack...just waiting to collapse.

but i suppose one wouldn't be convinced until seeing one in person.

lol at using cinder blocks and forklift.

Sorry kenchan for leaving you out in the cold and not replying. I understand where you're coming from. I've got to tell you that when I went up to the car to touch it I was a little tentative, but I could put my shoulder into it and the car was firmly planted. It was not moving an inch. they're really a very high-tech product. My buddy who bought them is a real geek for new toys. But he researches the pants off of things before he buys. this product has a special aluminum magnesium blend, with variable thicknesses in the walls, Developed in a lab somewhere. That's why it works I guess! cheers

ol240z · 09-08-2011, 10:23 PM

So there's a new video posted on the Jackpoint jackstands.
Jackpoint Jackstands demo on Corvette C5.wmv - YouTube

This time the car is a Corvette. I've seen lots of different cars on these things but no Z's. I guess it's time to get out my camera. Anybody know how to post Poloroids on the web?

BeachZTT · 09-09-2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ol240z

This time the car is a Corvette. I've seen lots of different cars on these things but no Z's. I guess it's time to get out my camera. Anybody know how to post Poloroids on the web?

You just hold them up to the monitor. They transfer automatically.

ol240z · 09-09-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

You just hold them up to the monitor. They transfer automatically.

2 shot.jpg

SHAZAM!

just kidding

KaienZ34 · 09-09-2011, 11:30 AM

Same vid with the vette, i just embedded it.

ol240z · 09-27-2011, 01:06 AM

Well yes, imbedding the video is much nicer, but uh I just couldn't figure that one out. Poloroid generation - remember? The only thing I know how to sync is a pair of SU carbs.

lunaman63303 · 05-22-2012, 12:37 PM

To save people some time hunting, here are the recommended jack points from the service manual.

370Z Purist · 05-24-2012, 05:21 PM

as an engineering student, ANSI standards are extremely reliable; since a single jack is designed to a safety factor of 1.5, those things could probably support 8000 pounds (safety factor 2) without even getting close to the young's modulus.

in other words, you could probably sit the entire Z on a single stand and that stand won't budge, much less using two or four stands and splitting the Z's 3300 pound weight across those stands. the fact there's an opening doesn't affect the strength of the design much. would probably be able to safely support 6000 pounds if it were completely enclosed. "regular" jackstands are full of holes too! do you not trust those?

I would consider shelling out a good amount of money for the hub-stands; I see them at race garages. to be clearer, it would be those jackstands that mount on the hub, sort of like the dynapack hub dynos:

ol240z · 05-27-2012, 11:38 AM

Inventor said in actual testing a single stand was loaded to 10,100 lbs. and was still linear (showing no sign of yielding) at that load. the hub stands would be great, but what if you want to work on brakes, replace rotors, wheel bearings, etc. Isn't the stand going to be in the way?

370Z Purist · 05-29-2012, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ol240z

Inventor said in actual testing a single stand was loaded to 10,100 lbs. and was still linear (showing no sign of yielding) at that load. the hub stands would be great, but what if you want to work on brakes, replace rotors, wheel bearings, etc. Isn't the stand going to be in the way?

Then, I guess having hub stands would be kind of bad... although other than that, they'd be cool. Would be nice for pulling an engine. Don't have to worry about it rolling away or any other kind of problem with it being jacked up.

03-06-2011, 11:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,733 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7252	lets all just do it like the yards and just pick it up with a forklift. Takes like 5 seconds and you never need car dollies, also make parking multiple vehicles in on driveway easy. TreeSemdyZee likes this. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

05-24-2012, 05:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 21	as an engineering student, ANSI standards are extremely reliable; since a single jack is designed to a safety factor of 1.5, those things could probably support 8000 pounds (safety factor 2) without even getting close to the young's modulus. in other words, you could probably sit the entire Z on a single stand and that stand won't budge, much less using two or four stands and splitting the Z's 3300 pound weight across those stands. the fact there's an opening doesn't affect the strength of the design much. would probably be able to safely support 6000 pounds if it were completely enclosed. "regular" jackstands are full of holes too! do you not trust those? I would consider shelling out a good amount of money for the hub-stands; I see them at race garages. to be clearer, it would be those jackstands that mount on the hub, sort of like the dynapack hub dynos: __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

05-27-2012, 11:38 AM	#14 (permalink)
ol240z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 26 Drives: '71 240 Rep Power: 16	Inventor said in actual testing a single stand was loaded to 10,100 lbs. and was still linear (showing no sign of yielding) at that load. the hub stands would be great, but what if you want to work on brakes, replace rotors, wheel bearings, etc. Isn't the stand going to be in the way? Last edited by ol240z; 05-27-2012 at 11:44 AM.

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03-07-2011, 03:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	carguy that picture just gives me the creeps... it still looks so unstable with that huge opening on one side for the jack...just waiting to collapse. but i suppose one wouldn't be convinced until seeing one in person. lol at using cinder blocks and forklift.

09-08-2011, 10:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
ol240z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 26 Drives: '71 240 Rep Power: 16	So there's a new video posted on the Jackpoint jackstands. Jackpoint Jackstands demo on Corvette C5.wmv - YouTube This time the car is a Corvette. I've seen lots of different cars on these things but no Z's. I guess it's time to get out my camera. Anybody know how to post Poloroids on the web?

09-09-2011, 11:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
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09-27-2011, 01:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
ol240z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 26 Drives: '71 240 Rep Power: 16	Well yes, imbedding the video is much nicer, but uh I just couldn't figure that one out. Poloroid generation - remember? The only thing I know how to sync is a pair of SU carbs.