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ACES · 12-24-2003, 06:20 AM

My Fiance' recently bought me a 2 ton jack stand and 2 two ton jack stands for me to use for my 69 swb.
She said that she thought 2 ton would be enough because her Dad said that it was more than enough for his Toyota 4x4.

I've seen that a lot of guys on here have 6 ton jacks and jack stands. My question is, Do you think my future father in law is trying to kill me?

or is 2 ton enough?

Rooster's 67 · 12-24-2003, 06:35 AM

2 Ton should be sufficiant.....as long as you are not using them on an incline.............but you should not use any jack or support item on an incline.
each stand will hold 4,000Lbs combined they will support 8,000Lbs
and that is what they are rated for. to be certified for 2 ton they would have to test way above that, kinda like hose. has a working pressure and a burst pressure. just dont go crawling around under your truck without stands or you could widow her before ya marry her.
me personally I use 10 ton stands most the time, because I dont like to extend the stands up....makes me think "weaker" and when I do, they go way up.

Lippyp · 12-24-2003, 08:45 AM

Mine are rated at 3 tons, just wasn't sure exactly what my truck weighed so thought 3 tons would be enough.

jay-dawg · 12-24-2003, 10:18 AM

I have a set of both the 2 ton and the 3 ton. I use the 2 ton one for my lowered s10. When my 68 gets slammed, I'll be using that to work on it.

Jay

ckenwright · 12-24-2003, 03:17 PM

2 TON stands are better than letting it sit on the jack, which has more possibility of failing.

PanelDeland · 12-24-2003, 05:47 PM

I think around 3400 (guesstimated) pounds for the pick-up and about 3800(guesstimated) for a burb.This would depend on options.Since you are only supporting one end of the truck 1/2 that is all you would be supporting.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-24-2003, 05:55 PM

youll be fine with 2 tons with a regular truck its all i use

bigbluthng · 12-24-2003, 06:30 PM

the only reason i use 6 tons is for the height advantage. i use 2 ton stands where i am not too concerned about a lot of height.

lukecp · 12-24-2003, 07:30 PM

2 tons are fine.....your average LWB C10 weighs about 4000 lbs

I have a 5000lb jack i use....seems to work alright.

Cat Fuzz · 12-24-2003, 08:28 PM

My truck is a 3/4 ton 2WD and it weighs in at around 4800 pounds or just under 2 1/2 tons. A 4wd would weigh more. 2 ton stands are enough.

1971 Cheyenne · 12-24-2003, 09:26 PM

2 tons will be perfectly fine. I always use 2-3 tons. Even supported the front of a 12,000 lb truck with a pair of 2 tons once. (don't worry, didn't get under it, just used them to support it to change tires out).

72addict · 12-25-2003, 04:31 AM

If he was really trying to kill you, he would force you to drive his Toyota. LOL

Maximum Overdrive · 12-25-2003, 01:16 PM

Well it should be enough but........... I'm sure I will step on someones toes on this but I just have to say that I have trouble believing all jacks and etc are the same. I mean I just don't trust those cheap (under $20) 2 ton jacks and jackstands from Major auto parts stores. Personally myself I use a service garage type 3 ton jack and some 6 ton jackstands.

rodnok1 · 12-26-2003, 11:47 AM

I agree, quality is important. never buy those 3 legged stands they tip if you look at them wrong. I use 4 legged 6 ton stands, mainly for height, also because I can actually keep them extended less and it makes them more stable. Same goes for jacks, those narrow ones will tip easy if you raise em too high, exactly why I chucked mine years ago.

12-24-2003, 06:20 AM	#1
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	Jack and Jack Stands My Fiance' recently bought me a 2 ton jack stand and 2 two ton jack stands for me to use for my 69 swb. She said that she thought 2 ton would be enough because her Dad said that it was more than enough for his Toyota 4x4. I've seen that a lot of guys on here have 6 ton jacks and jack stands. My question is, Do you think my future father in law is trying to kill me? or is 2 ton enough?

12-24-2003, 06:35 AM	#2
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	2 Ton should be sufficiant.....as long as you are not using them on an incline.............but you should not use any jack or support item on an incline. each stand will hold 4,000Lbs combined they will support 8,000Lbs and that is what they are rated for. to be certified for 2 ton they would have to test way above that, kinda like hose. has a working pressure and a burst pressure. just dont go crawling around under your truck without stands or you could widow her before ya marry her. me personally I use 10 ton stands most the time, because I dont like to extend the stands up....makes me think "weaker" and when I do, they go way up. __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

12-24-2003, 08:45 AM	#3
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Mine are rated at 3 tons, just wasn't sure exactly what my truck weighed so thought 3 tons would be enough. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

12-24-2003, 10:18 AM	#4
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	I have a set of both the 2 ton and the 3 ton. I use the 2 ton one for my lowered s10. When my 68 gets slammed, I'll be using that to work on it. Jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

12-24-2003, 05:47 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	I think around 3400 (guesstimated) pounds for the pick-up and about 3800(guesstimated) for a burb.This would depend on options.Since you are only supporting one end of the truck 1/2 that is all you would be supporting. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-24-2003, 03:17 PM	#5
ckenwright Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 104	2 TON stands are better than letting it sit on the jack, which has more possibility of failing.

12-24-2003, 05:55 PM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,283	youll be fine with 2 tons with a regular truck its all i use __________________ 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!!

12-24-2003, 06:30 PM	#8
bigbluthng Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: canyon country, ca, USA Posts: 336	the only reason i use 6 tons is for the height advantage. i use 2 ton stands where i am not too concerned about a lot of height. __________________

12-24-2003, 07:30 PM	#9
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	2 tons are fine.....your average LWB C10 weighs about 4000 lbs I have a 5000lb jack i use....seems to work alright. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

12-24-2003, 08:28 PM	#10
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	My truck is a 3/4 ton 2WD and it weighs in at around 4800 pounds or just under 2 1/2 tons. A 4wd would weigh more. 2 ton stands are enough.

12-24-2003, 09:26 PM	#11
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	2 tons will be perfectly fine. I always use 2-3 tons. Even supported the front of a 12,000 lb truck with a pair of 2 tons once. (don't worry, didn't get under it, just used them to support it to change tires out). __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

12-25-2003, 04:31 AM	#12
72addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Mason MI, 48854 (strikezone of the mitten) Posts: 894	If he was really trying to kill you, he would force you to drive his Toyota. LOL __________________ 1957 Cameo

12-25-2003, 01:16 PM	#13
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	Well it should be enough but........... I'm sure I will step on someones toes on this but I just have to say that I have trouble believing all jacks and etc are the same. I mean I just don't trust those cheap (under $20) 2 ton jacks and jackstands from Major auto parts stores. Personally myself I use a service garage type 3 ton jack and some 6 ton jackstands. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

12-26-2003, 11:47 AM	#14
rodnok1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Linden, North Carolina Posts: 617	I agree, quality is important. never buy those 3 legged stands they tip if you look at them wrong. I use 4 legged 6 ton stands, mainly for height, also because I can actually keep them extended less and it makes them more stable. Same goes for jacks, those narrow ones will tip easy if you raise em too high, exactly why I chucked mine years ago. __________________ 64 Panel Rebuild Pics Clutch Replacement and Borg Warner T10 Trans Rebuild 64 Panel 1/2 Ton 350cubes/400hp BorgWarner t-10 3:73 Auburn Posi



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