Jack Stand Question

flashburn · 02-15-2012, 11:08 AM

Yeah, you confused me a bit. They are perpendicular, but since they are slotted, it doesn't do any damage to the pinch rail. They also have rubber covers, so if/when they are a little off, it will just gouge the rubber a little bit, no actual damage to the rail.

flashburn · 02-15-2012, 11:09 AM

Yeah, for the actual jack I use a hockey puck that I cut a line in for the pinch rail.

ZMan8 · 02-15-2012, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

hey zman- i place mine on the inner side of the rail cause the jackstands i use have narrow platforms with rubber covers.

the other way is to make either an adapter out of hockey puck or piece of wood. when im using my hydraulick jack i just use a piece of wood on top of the hydraulic jack's flat platform so that i push up on the jack point of the car. my rails are un damaged.

Thanks Ken

. Reason I asked was im shopping for jack stands and was wondering which of these would be more suited for our car. The heavy duty one has deeper cut in almost like for a pinch weld to go into:

3 Ton Jack Stands

Aluminum Jack Stands - 3 Ton

flashburn · 02-15-2012, 11:18 AM

I'd probably use the first set, but with some rubber covers.

ZMan8 · 02-15-2012, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

I'd probably use the first set, but with some rubber covers.

I planned on getting the rubber covers regardless

flashburn · 02-15-2012, 11:19 AM

Actually, this is exactly what I use:

2 Piece Rubber Pads for Jack Stand

Looks like they don't sell the jack stands in that picture anymore though.

ZMan8 · 02-15-2012, 11:21 AM

Yeah they don't sell the jack stands in the picture anymore but the rubber pads will apparently fit most jack stands.

GaleForce · 02-15-2012, 11:22 AM

For jack stands I have both. I like to use the second set better, but I don't have the rubber caps so that might make a difference. I'm going to be looking for rubber caps now, I didn't even know they existed.

kenchan · 02-15-2012, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMan8

I planned on getting the rubber covers regardless

for the Z i would get something like this as the recessed area isn't too low.

might recommend even grinding off the two tips on the ends.

Aluminum Jack Stands - 3 Ton

GaleForce · 02-15-2012, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

for the Z i would get something like this as the recessed area isn't too low.

Aluminum Jack Stands - 3 Ton

^^ this. One of my sets of jacks stands are like these. I like to use them more than the ones that have the deep recessed area.

flashburn · 02-15-2012, 11:25 AM

Do you not use the pinch rail then? Cause I'd think those stands would completely flatten the rail.

GaleForce · 02-15-2012, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

Do you not use the pinch rail then? Cause I'd think those stands would completely flatten the rail.

I use the pinch rail, the jack stand is just deep enough to come in contact with it without bending it.

flashburn · 02-15-2012, 11:58 AM

Gotcha, cool. I guess it's just hard to tell from that pic how deep the stand really is.

kenchan · 02-15-2012, 12:02 PM

if i get the shallower holder area one i would place it facing forward/aft along the side of the rail, not perpendicular to the car.

the recessed area will cup the little bump on the bottom of the car where the jack point is to hold in place. i suggest you take a look under the car with a mirror tool or drag your hand along the jack point area to see/feel what im talking about.

i think putting weight on just one side of the V shape holder of the jack is dangerous.

ZMan8 · 02-15-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

if i get the shallower holder area one i would place it facing forward/aft along the side of the rail, not perpendicular to the car.

the recessed area will cup the little bump on the bottom of the car where the jack point is to hold in place. i suggest you take a look under the car with a mirror tool or drag your hand along the jack point area to see/feel what im talking about.

i think putting weight on just one side of the V shape holder of the jack is dangerous.

I'm going to have to take a look at this when I get home from work.

02-15-2012, 11:08 AM	#61 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Yeah, you confused me a bit. They are perpendicular, but since they are slotted, it doesn't do any damage to the pinch rail. They also have rubber covers, so if/when they are a little off, it will just gouge the rubber a little bit, no actual damage to the rail. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

02-15-2012, 11:09 AM	#62 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Yeah, for the actual jack I use a hockey puck that I cut a line in for the pinch rail. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

02-15-2012, 11:18 AM	#64 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	I'd probably use the first set, but with some rubber covers. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

02-15-2012, 11:19 AM	#66 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Actually, this is exactly what I use: 2 Piece Rubber Pads for Jack Stand Looks like they don't sell the jack stands in that picture anymore though. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

02-15-2012, 11:21 AM	#67 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 658	Yeah they don't sell the jack stands in the picture anymore but the rubber pads will apparently fit most jack stands. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

02-15-2012, 11:22 AM	#68 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	For jack stands I have both. I like to use the second set better, but I don't have the rubber caps so that might make a difference. I'm going to be looking for rubber caps now, I didn't even know they existed. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

02-15-2012, 11:25 AM	#71 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Do you not use the pinch rail then? Cause I'd think those stands would completely flatten the rail. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

02-15-2012, 11:58 AM	#73 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Gotcha, cool. I guess it's just hard to tell from that pic how deep the stand really is. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

02-15-2012, 12:02 PM	#74 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	if i get the shallower holder area one i would place it facing forward/aft along the side of the rail, not perpendicular to the car. the recessed area will cup the little bump on the bottom of the car where the jack point is to hold in place. i suggest you take a look under the car with a mirror tool or drag your hand along the jack point area to see/feel what im talking about. i think putting weight on just one side of the V shape holder of the jack is dangerous.

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