Borrowing Jack Stands?

[Cheikh]

Hello Guys and girls,

I Know this same pathetic but ummmm can I borrow 2 jack stands on Friday afternoon? I want to plasti dip my rims and I've literally asked all my friends, but they do not own any. I do not want spend $40 on something I'm just going to use once.

Thanks in advance!

- Cheikh

[loosecannon]

Why do you need jack stands if you're going to plastidip your rims? You don't need to jack your car up. There is a way to dip your rims while they're on the car. Google it!

[AlexNguyen]

You can stack some wood blocks and use as jack stands. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/25/e5abasys.jpg

[Hyperion]

Ah this thread.

go to ct and spend 40 on a set of jack stands and a jack. You'll use it more than once, and then you can change your own tires and save $40 each season.

[SomeGuy]

Buy them. Worth while to have.

If you were in kw I'd lend you a send (I have 6 stands) but meh.

[schmat66]

if you want you can borrow two from me at AA, let me know

[zzz3]

Hello Guys and girls,

I Know this same pathetic but ummmm can I borrow 2 jack stands on Friday afternoon? I want to plasti dip my rims and I've literally asked all my friends, but they do not own any. I do not want spend $40 on something I'm just going to use once.

Thanks in advance!

- Cheikh

I have a set of brand new harbor freight 3 ton jack stands that i brought back from the states last week and my friend still hasn't picked up. You can have them if you like:
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-heavy-duty-jack-stands-38846.html

Only $21.99 for the pair and i can give you the receipt. Im in Mississauga as well :)

[mathew.poulos]

I have a set of brand new harbor freight 3 ton jack stands that i brought back from the states last week and my friend still hasn't picked up. You can have them if you like:
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-heavy-duty-jack-stands-38846.html

Only $21.99 for the pair and i can give you the receipt. Im in Mississauga as well :)

lol PM'd

[cwp_sedan]

You can stack some wood blocks and use as jack stands. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/25/e5abasys.jpg

:facepalm

Why even joke about this??

[AlexNguyen]

I had to do this because I couldn't find my jack stands. Wood blocks cover more surface area. There was a metal piece on top of the wood blocks so the wood doesn't split.

[SomeGuy]

I had to do this because I couldn't find my jack stands. Wood blocks cover more surface area. There was a metal piece on top of the wood blocks so the wood doesn't split.

There's no stability though. What keeps the wood from toppling over? ESPECIALLY stacked up wood. Solid blocks wouldn't be *as* bad but for the cost of jack stands there's no reason to.

[schmat66]

i use wood when im at my dads shop... he runs a carpentry shop,

ive used wood for my car, his truck and my girls car, just gotta be careful when you lower it, if it starts to split up the car goes and find another peice

and yes solid blocks no stacking oh and also used 12 x 12s

[AlexNguyen]

There's no stability though. What keeps the wood from toppling over? ESPECIALLY stacked up wood. Solid blocks wouldn't be *as* bad but for the cost of jack stands there's no reason to.

It can't topple side ways since the blocks extend far from the sides of the car. It can't topple forwards or backwards because the front wheels are blocked. I would say my wood jack stand contraption is as good or better than jack stands. That being said, I've found my jack stands and will be using jack stands for conscience sake.

[cwp_sedan]

I had to do this because I couldn't find my jack stands. Wood blocks cover more surface area. There was a metal piece on top of the wood blocks so the wood doesn't split.

Very bad idea. Do it right or don't so it at all. This is where "the car crushed the person as they were working on it" stories happen.



There's no stability though. What keeps the wood from toppling over? ESPECIALLY stacked up wood. Solid blocks wouldn't be *as* bad but for the cost of jack stands there's no reason to.

+1



It can't topple side ways since the blocks extend far from the sides of the car. It can't topple forwards or backwards because the front wheels are blocked. I would say my wood jack stand contraption is as good or better than jack stands. That being said, I've found my jack stands and will be using jack stands for conscience sake.

I would disagree, but glad you found them.

[rzapata]

Stacking wood and using them as jack stands is a huge danger on it's own. Forward/backwards movement maybe "limited" but sideways movement is not as "limited" as you would think. Let's just say, for example, you're working under the car using your wooden stacks as support for your car. Then somebody (a family member or whomever) lost balance and accidentally hit the side of the car. If that hit is strong enough, it can topple the wooden stacks over and you'd be trapped under there, crushed by the weight of the car.

Extreme, sure, but not impossible...

Safety first folks, and it doesn't mean that what works for somebody will also work for another.

Just buy a suitable jack stand and be done with it.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Ah this thread.

go to ct and spend 40 on a set of jack stands and a jack. You'll use it more than once, and then you can change your own tires and save $40 each season.

You asked the same question! http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?59496-Looking-for-borrow-Jack-Stands ;)


Anyway OP your friends suck if none have stands haha. I have four and I'm in Mississauga.

[SomeGuy]

Stacking wood and using them as jack stands is a huge danger on it's own. Forward/backwards movement maybe "limited" but sideways movement is not as "limited" as you would think. Let's just say, for example, you're working under the car using your wooden stacks as support for your car. Then somebody (a family member or whomever) lost balance and accidentally hit the side of the car. If that hit is strong enough, it can topple the wooden stacks over and you'd be trapped under there, crushed by the weight of the car.

Extreme, sure, but not impossible...

Safety first folks, and it doesn't mean that what works for somebody will also work for another.

Just buy a suitable jack stand and be done with it.

That example (someone running into the car) is a risk on jack stands even.

A lot of people will throw their wheels under the car as a "backup" or I often will leave the jack that I used to lift the car up under another jack point snug if possible (like in the rear, stands at the sides, jack at the rear point). Or I often throw an extra set of jack stands under the car somewhere else that's somewhat meaty but out of the way and not a proper point...I figure if the car is coming down I'd rather destroy pieces of the car and the stands than me.

Safety first for sure.

Also, it's good to have someone else around working with you or the garage open, so if the car does come down you're not left by yourself.

[Hyperion]

You asked the same question! http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?59496-Looking-for-borrow-Jack-Stands ;)


Anyway OP your friends suck if none have stands haha. I have four and I'm in Mississauga.

Right! My own work... And other people's lol

[AlexNguyen]

Stacking wood and using them as jack stands is a huge danger on it's own. Forward/backwards movement maybe "limited" but sideways movement is not as "limited" as you would think. Let's just say, for example, you're working under the car using your wooden stacks as support for your car. Then somebody (a family member or whomever) lost balance and accidentally hit the side of the car. If that hit is strong enough, it can topple the wooden stacks over and you'd be trapped under there, crushed by the weight of the car.

Extreme, sure, but not impossible...

Safety first folks, and it doesn't mean that what works for somebody will also work for another.

Just buy a suitable jack stand and be done with it.

I agree that case would be true if the wood blocks were placed parallel to the frame of the car. However, if the wood blocks are placed perpendicular to the frame, the base of the stand is over a foot (depending how long the wood is.) Thus a lateral force must be great enough to move the car off the 1 foot base.

This guy just wants to remove his wheels and is not getting under the car. In this situation you can use wood blocks if there is no possible way you can get jack stands. As for getting under the car, I would suggest using jack stands since you will need to raise the car much higher compared to just removing the tire. The last thing you would want to happen is running out of wood blocks for the other side.

[Rob23]

Either way you look at it, its much more dangerous to use something to hold up the car that is not meant to do so. This is exactly how every horror story of someone getting crushed by their own car starts.

[4000revs]

Ah this thread.

go to ct and spend 40 on a set of jack stands and a jack. You'll use it more than once, and then you can change your own tires and save $40 each season.

Best thing you can do. Guaranteed you'll use them again and again. Especially since there's no way you can stop at just the rims...

[rzapata]

That example (someone running into the car) is a risk on jack stands even.

True, although, stands have more transverse resistance compared to stacked blocks. So "safer" somewhat. :)


I agree that case would be true if the wood blocks were placed parallel to the frame of the car. However, if the wood blocks are placed perpendicular to the frame, the base of the stand is over a foot (depending how long the wood is.) Thus a lateral force must be great enough to move the car off the 1 foot base.

Hmm, you trust on friction alone that much. If it ain't approved by a competent person, I still won't recommend. :chuckle

[Noisy Crow]

What matters (mostly) is how far the top of the support has to shift before the centre of gravity moves past the edge of the support. I would trust a stack of wide, flat boards over a tall skinny jack-stand. Also, cheap jack-stands can have cast parts that are not well made... prone to cracking if dropped.

Another thing to watch out for with jack-stands: make sure they can't topple by sinking in to soft asphalt.

[Rob23]

This thread has gone way of topic. Op hasn't even posted back since the first post. Alex has heard everyones opinion and he will do what he wants so....

[Jackal]

This thread has gone way of topic. Op hasn't even posted back since the first post. Alex has heard everyones opinion and he will do what he wants so....

Yes. Better than no response. If you check some threads, there is one or no responses. But yes this thread has gone different directions. I thought his name was Cheikh?

Edit: You mean the other poster Alex.

[Rob23]

Yes. Better than no response. If you check some threads, there is one or no responses. But yes this thread has gone different directions. I thought his name was Cheikh?

sorry the last part was directed towards everyone giving AlexNguyen their opinion on his wooden jack stand.

[Kappa]

best idea is to get 4 sissor jacks they work mint will hold it up no problem

[SomeGuy]

best idea is to get 4 sissor jacks they work mint will hold it up no problem

Hell no. I would never go under a vehicle held up by scissor jacks, those things are unstable as hell and are a lifting device, not a supporting device.

[Kappa]

Hell no. I would never go under a vehicle held up by scissor jacks, those things are unstable as hell and are a lifting device, not a supporting device.

man they can support like 5000 pounds each and 5000 X 4 is like 20,000 so like you could lift a boat with that!

look! http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Jack/Stromberg-Carlson/JSC-24-IND.html

plus you can make the car all different angles and you can have the front left higher then the back right so you can lay under it easier and stuff

[SomeGuy]

man they can support like 5000 pounds each and 5000 X 4 is like 20,000 so like you could lift a boat with that!

Sure you can lift with them...just like a car jack can lift 3 tons (6000 lbs). Doesn't mean you should use them as a support when the vehicle is in the air. They are not designed for that and I would gaurentee they say as much in user manuals or warning stickers on the things.

[Noisy Crow]

man they can support like 5000 pounds each and 5000 X 4 is like 20,000 so like you could lift a boat with that!

look! http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Jack/Stromberg-Carlson/JSC-24-IND.html

plus you can make the car all different angles and you can have the front left higher then the back right so you can lay under it easier and stuff

I don't know if you are serious or trolling, but this is a TERRIBLE idea. Scissor jacks have virtuallly no lateral stability. One scissor jack works okay because there are three wheels staying on the ground. And I still wouldn't trust it for getting under the car.

[mazdabetty]

You would all pass out if you went into a public wrecker's yard and saw what they prop their cars up with LOL!!! (Yes that is an old steel rim balancing underneath ahhaha)

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s320x320/48027_526065890764960_1838323547_n.jpg

[Rob23]

You would all pass out if you went into a public wrecker's yard and saw what they prop their cars up with LOL!!! (Yes that is an old steel rim balancing underneath ahhaha)

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s320x320/48027_526065890764960_1838323547_n.jpg

You'd have to be a moron to climb under that thing.

[Kappa]

Sure you can lift with them...just like a car jack can lift 3 tons (6000 lbs). Doesn't mean you should use them as a support when the vehicle is in the air. They are not designed for that and I would gaurentee they say as much in user manuals or warning stickers on the things.


I don't know if you are serious or trolling, but this is a TERRIBLE idea. Scissor jacks have virtuallly no lateral stability. One scissor jack works okay because there are three wheels staying on the ground. And I still wouldn't trust it for getting under the car.

man this is the only way i have done it for 23 years... im telling you its safe i even let my dog play in the car while i work under it...

[Rob23]

man this is the only way i have done it for 23 years... im telling you its safe i even let my dog play in the car while i work under it...

lol funny, but someone could read that and take you serious. wouldn't be good karma to have that on your hands

[Kappa]

lol funny, but someone could read that and take you serious. wouldn't be good karma to have that on your hands

if someone would really use 4 scissor jacks to jack up a car i will loose all faith in the human race

[JaYson]

These are going on sale for $19.99 starting tomorrow:

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444295 2191&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672137&bmUID=1366905409188

[Rob23]

if someone would really use 4 scissor jacks to jack up a car i will loose all faith in the human race

Lol you never know, ppl do some dumb things.

[Cheikh]

I might as well buy them for 20 because I cant seem to find anyone who can help a brother out.

And this thread did go off topic. No one answered my question haha

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Anyway OP your friends suck if none have stands haha. I have four and I'm in Mississauga.

Uh..

[standsideways]

if you want you can borrow two from me at AA, let me know

And this^

Two people have offered to help.

You may aswell buy them anyway, then you have them!

[6strings]

if someone would really use 4 scissor jacks to jack up a car i will loose all faith in the human race
Whilst it may seem like common sense to most people. there are super retarded jackasses that may take it seriously.

[standsideways]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/26/buse9aty.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/26/7yresase.jpg

[Kappa]

Whilst it may seem like common sense to most people. there are super retarded jackasses that may take it seriously.

if your that stupid you should not have a car. nor should you be using a wrench.

[6strings]

if your that stupid you should not have a car. nor should you be using a wrench.

fair enough

[Kappa]

fair enough

So let's join in a prayer that this never happens hahaha