Where can I buy quality jack & stands? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

2badgn · 07-22-2010, 06:46 PM

I have a 1984 1 ton GMC and I need a quality hydraulic jack and 2 jack stands for a reasonable price. Regarding the jack stands is 3 ton enough or should I go with 6 ton? I was going to buy the jacks stands from my local Pep Boys but i figured i should get something of quality when it comes to jacks.

I also need low profile ramps for my sports car. Griots sells some nice steel ones with extensions but they are a little expensive. Any suggestions on where i can purchase low profile ramps? I didnt like the ones at Pep Boys- they were made of a plastic/rubber like material. I would rather trust steel ones.

Thanks

875.3CHEVY · 07-22-2010, 07:19 PM

ive always bought my jacks from harbor freight.some dont like but ive had my current one for bout 10 years.store them with the handle down and the seals will last longer or just use the heck out it.also with the ramps the plastic ones is the only ones i like cause they dont sink in the ground,ive had my dually on them.

3r!c84 · 07-22-2010, 07:37 PM

crapsmen

**old Rusty C10** · 07-22-2010, 08:12 PM

ill second harbor freight.... they all come from basically the same place its the paint thats diffferent

cableguy0 · 07-22-2010, 08:19 PM

Got a harbor freight floor jack recently and its been good. Grabbed it because the craftsmen crapped out. 3 ton stands are fine.

tommys69/454 · 07-22-2010, 08:24 PM

third on harbor freight. or i keep an eye out for those truck load tool sales that seem to roam the country.

Crazyz28 · 07-22-2010, 09:21 PM

I have a (I believe 3 ton) jack I've used for 6 years now that I go from Costco. Was $60 for jack and 2 stands.

ERASER5 · 07-22-2010, 11:03 PM

The plastic ramps are stiffer than the metal ones. My AZ plastic ramps hold up my Diesel F250 with ease. My old (old, not rusted) metal ramps warp as the truck climbs them.

camjck89 · 07-23-2010, 01:05 AM

tractor supply. big red jacks

Walts_restoration · 07-23-2010, 01:10 AM

hein warner. makes them for snapon, cheaper price. Use the 3 ton with 23" inches of lift, although i have some 2 or 2.5 tons that have 21" of lift. nicest jack ive ever used was a dark green colored blackhawk 2.5 ton from sears my dad bought Waaaaay back. jack stands i like walkers, but you cant buy the good styles anymore.

ghettoluxury · 07-23-2010, 01:16 AM

harbor freight for the stands you just cant beat $20 for 6 ton stands

79gmcc15 · 07-23-2010, 01:59 AM

Another vote for harbor! the stands are awesome. I got the 3 ton jack, its "okay", you just know it could be better. mine rides on 3 wheels, and it can fall fast till you get the feel for it. But sure as heck cant beat the $70 bill for it.

**leddzepp** · 07-24-2010, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghettoluxury

harbor freight for the stands you just cant beat $20 for 6 ton stands

x 2.

**thelonerife** · 07-25-2010, 12:06 AM

3 ton stands should do it.

**leddzepp** · 07-25-2010, 11:36 AM

I bought the 6 tons because they can raise the vehicle higher than the 3 ton stands

07-22-2010, 06:46 PM	#1
2badgn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 277	Where can I buy quality jack & stands? I have a 1984 1 ton GMC and I need a quality hydraulic jack and 2 jack stands for a reasonable price. Regarding the jack stands is 3 ton enough or should I go with 6 ton? I was going to buy the jacks stands from my local Pep Boys but i figured i should get something of quality when it comes to jacks. I also need low profile ramps for my sports car. Griots sells some nice steel ones with extensions but they are a little expensive. Any suggestions on where i can purchase low profile ramps? I didnt like the ones at Pep Boys- they were made of a plastic/rubber like material. I would rather trust steel ones. Thanks

07-22-2010, 07:19 PM	#2
875.3CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: spinawheel sc Posts: 108	Re: Where can I buy quality jack & stands? ive always bought my jacks from harbor freight.some dont like but ive had my current one for bout 10 years.store them with the handle down and the seals will last longer or just use the heck out it.also with the ramps the plastic ones is the only ones i like cause they dont sink in the ground,ive had my dually on them.

07-22-2010, 07:37 PM	#3
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Where can I buy quality jack & stands? crapsmen __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-22-2010, 08:12 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Where can I buy quality jack & stands? ill second harbor freight.... they all come from basically the same place its the paint thats diffferent __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-22-2010, 08:19 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Where can I buy quality jack & stands? Got a harbor freight floor jack recently and its been good. Grabbed it because the craftsmen crapped out. 3 ton stands are fine. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

07-22-2010, 08:24 PM	#6
tommys69/454 1969 short box Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: waterloo,newyork Posts: 146	Re: Where can I buy quality jack & stands? third on harbor freight. or i keep an eye out for those truck load tool sales that seem to roam the country. __________________ tommy morehouse

07-22-2010, 09:21 PM	#7
Crazyz28 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 68	Re: Where can I buy quality jack & stands? I have a (I believe 3 ton) jack I've used for 6 years now that I go from Costco. Was $60 for jack and 2 stands. __________________ '72 Chevy Longbed 327 w/ 3 on the Floor-soon to be DD '71 GMC Longbed (originally bought project, now parts truck for '72) '94 Camaro Z28 cam/exhaust/gears '02 Chevy Impala-DD for now -Ryan, GM Master Technician

07-22-2010, 11:03 PM	#8
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Where can I buy quality jack & stands? The plastic ramps are stiffer than the metal ones. My AZ plastic ramps hold up my Diesel F250 with ease. My old (old, not rusted) metal ramps warp as the truck climbs them. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

07-23-2010, 01:05 AM	#9
camjck89 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wingate, NC Posts: 117	Re: Where can I buy quality jack & stands? tractor supply. big red jacks __________________ 72 lwb farm truck 86k o.g. miles. 350/th350 89 toyota 3" drop 22r 4spd 2wd

07-23-2010, 01:10 AM	#10
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Where can I buy quality jack & stands? hein warner. makes them for snapon, cheaper price. Use the 3 ton with 23" inches of lift, although i have some 2 or 2.5 tons that have 21" of lift. nicest jack ive ever used was a dark green colored blackhawk 2.5 ton from sears my dad bought Waaaaay back. jack stands i like walkers, but you cant buy the good styles anymore. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

07-23-2010, 01:16 AM	#11
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Where can I buy quality jack & stands? harbor freight for the stands you just cant beat $20 for 6 ton stands __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

07-23-2010, 01:59 AM	#12
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: Where can I buy quality jack & stands? Another vote for harbor! the stands are awesome. I got the 3 ton jack, its "okay", you just know it could be better. mine rides on 3 wheels, and it can fall fast till you get the feel for it. But sure as heck cant beat the $70 bill for it. __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

07-25-2010, 12:06 AM	#14
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Where can I buy quality jack & stands? 3 ton stands should do it. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

07-25-2010, 11:36 AM	#15
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Where can I buy quality jack & stands? I bought the 6 tons because they can raise the vehicle higher than the 3 ton stands __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

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