Floor jack and stands, what's a good one?

[gsganzer]

I need a decent floor jack and stands, mainly for changing/rotating tires and such, largest vehicle is diesel F250. What's a decent one?

 

[Tomtint]

I bought a set of stands at Sears that were rated for 5K pounds. They are a pretty simple piece of equipment and I think any of them would be fine up to their ratings. I also bought a pump jack at my local NAPA auto parts store that is pretty decent..just heavy. Also picked up a aluminum pump jack at harbor freight ..not sure of its capacity but it picks up a F150 with no problem..and it's light.

 

[RalphVa]

I bought a "racing Jack" at Harbor Freight. Really like it: twist handle like the commercial ones. Very low.

Ralph

 

[TractorGuy]

I have some old Walker 5000 lb stands. I supported 1 axle of my backhoe with one a while back. Been using them for everything since 1983 with no failure.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I bought heavy duty (6 ton) jack stands years ago from Northern Hydraulics, they have held up just fine...

SR

 

[YLee Kioti]

I use this one from HF- Daytona™ Low Profile Car Jack
from the DIL G37x to my F-2fiddy 20" lift is awesome.

Jack stands are 6 ton rated from NAPA.....because of the Kioti and F-2fiddy.

the autozone 3ton stands made me feel uneasy so I gifted them to BIL.....

The 6 ton stands are beefy, heavy and have no issues using them to hold up cutter for blade sharpening, under the truck or jacking up the kioti....

 

[Captain Dirty]

I need a decent floor jack and stands, mainly for changing/rotating tires and such, largest vehicle is diesel F250. What's a decent one?

Note that jack stands and ramps (that are usually used in pairs) are (usually) rated for the pair. Scrutinize the specs!

Cautionary Tale: I have used the same pair of steel ramps for oil changes on my diesel 2500 many times. Last month the rear wheels spun in loose gravel. I took about a 3' running start, mounted the ramps, and braked when I felt the wheels crest the "knuckle". Braking transfers weight to the front axle; the force was great enough to collapse both ramps. In investigating replacement ramps I found many instances where the advertising copy was not explicit and could easily mislead someone to believe the appliance was twice as strong.

 

[nbking]

I have 2 Arcan floor jacks I got from Costco years ago great Jack no problems.

 

[spitter]

I wouldn't lay under anything that said H.F. or costco with a 9,000 lb. truck over me . I have a set of 12 ton ratchetting, 22 ton pin , 10 ton pin and a set of high rise 12 ton stands . All were bought after my diesel f350 broke the ears of 2 3and 5 ton ratchetting style stands . Amazon usually has good deals on sunex and otc. The 12 ton pin was like 80$ free dilevery . I feel very secure laying under the truck . Cheap life insurance.:drink:

 

[RjCorazza]

I have an old set of Sears Jack stands that are rated at 6 tons per pair. My old 3 ton floor jack is marginal in lifting the front end of my F250 gas truck - it will do it, but barely. I just rotated my tires a few days ago, and I did the front one side at a time.
I second the opinion of avoiding the HF cheap stands... They had a recall not long ago on some jack stands. I will say their terms for replacing or refunding were very liberal.

Harder to find, but if you're supporting an F250 you may want to look for some taller jacks rather than the typical automotive stands. I use 4" of oak under mine for the extra height (and to keep them from gouging the pavement).

 

[Frankenkubota]

I also just bought a hf floor jack. Pay a little attention to the model number. Both my brother and the hf sales guy said the only difference in their jacks was the color. I pointed out they all had different model numbers and also different specs and warranties. And different prices?

The hf guy got an attitude, I was being nice and just trying to help. I’d already bought mine on line because they are always out of the model I wanted. Shipping on that was expensive but, at hf, you can not order on line and pick up in store.

Mine is yellow, called Dakota or something and works great, just over $200?

It didn’t fix my fuel pump problem but it tried to help.

Also, hf has had a few issues recently re jack stands so, heads up.

It was all I could do not to pick up the back end of my old dead mini van with my big new tractor and crawl under. I know....I didn’t.

 

[shovelmike]

I have a 35 year old NAPA 3 ton floor jack that has been a real trooper. My jack stands are heavy built Black Hawk ratcheting, high dollar, but I would not trust my life to the cheaply made tripod stands.

 

[KennyG]

I recently purchased a pair of "Big Red" jack stands from Amazon and found them to be quite well made. They have the double pin locking feature and come in various sizes and capacities.

Amazon.com: BIG RED T432A Torin Steel Jack Stands: Double Locking, 3 Ton (6, lb) Capacity, Red, 1 Pair: Automotive

 

[ericm979]

I have a couple 2t trolley jacks, an HF aluminum "racing" jack, and a 3t Daytona jack from HF. The last one is the nicest to use but it's large and heavy and overkill for a small car. I got it because the others would not get my Tundra high enough. So pay attention to the max lift height. And the min height if you will also be working on low cars.


Also a wheel dolly makes mounting heavy truck wheels a lot easier.
Like this: Amazon.com: ATD Tools 7229 Tire and Wheel Cart: Automotive

 

[RjCorazza]

Also a wheel dolly makes mounting heavy truck wheels a lot easier.
Like this: Amazon.com: ATD Tools 7229 Tire and Wheel Cart: Automotive

Not as fancy as that one, but a flat shovel works well also.

 

[TimberXX]

I also have the arcan jack from costco. Its been great so far. But then I only use it about 4 or 5 times per year.

I have Omega 3 ton stands after my harbor freight jack stands got recalled. They are ok, but wish they double locked!

Im kicking myself for not asking TBN sooner!

 

[Industrial Toys]

I would like to have an aluminum one with quick lift, but can't justify it. Life is rough, having to pump a bunch to get contact with the vehicle! lol Actually it is, when you don't have much room for a full stroke.

 

[beowulf]

Obviously it is very important to be careful with jacks and stands. Harbor Freight had a serious recall of their jack stands. I had a set. Then after the recall and replacements they posted that there were problems with the replacements. So, again, please be careful.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I bought a set of those fiber ramps and threw away those pressed steel ones that just looked too sketchy to work underneith.

I always have to think of the poor local wrecking yard operator who died, already amany years ago, being crushed while working under a vehicle.

 

[Rebeldad1]

minimum 6-10 ton jack stands. any of the Harbor heavy duty 3 ton floor jacks will easily lift it. Can easily lift my F350 Dually.
You dont need a low profile jack. You have a truck.