Jack Stands and the G
#181
Hello, I saw your thread about them ages ago but before you mentioned about fabbing them. Nice work!I have a few questions: Does the top flat portion of the pad make contact with the body and support it that way? Or, does it support the car by the groove making contact with the pinched rail? Looks like they will work with a variety of cars that use scissor type jacks on the pinch rails, correct?
Are they still in "stock?"
Are they still in "stock?"
These pads fit most Japanese cars -- Nissan/Infiniti, Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, etc.. Basically, any car with the rail.
Yes, the pads are in stock. I have 6 left from the last batch, and can ship ASAP. A new batch is cast this weekend, and machined on Monday.
Alex
#182
The car is supported by the flat portion of the pad, spreading the load to the chassis reinforcement place. The rail doesn't bottom out in the groove, it's purpose is to locate the pad, and prevent it from sliding. You never want to support the car by the tip of the rail -- it's not safe, and you'll quickly bend/damage the rail, because of the concentrated load.
Alex
Alex
#186
Cool. I actually received them yesterday. Opened them today. Wow, pretty high quality right out of the box! They're of better quality than the red jack stand pads HF sells for their own stands. That's good ole' made with pride in the USA for you lol.
I haven't tried them on the jack stands yet, but tell me. Do I set these on the exact points the scissor type jack would normally sit? Just putting them on the notched rail with my bare hands they look like they don't sit completely level. I'll eventually get a chance to really lay on the ground and see everything fit better. Thanks again.
I haven't tried them on the jack stands yet, but tell me. Do I set these on the exact points the scissor type jack would normally sit? Just putting them on the notched rail with my bare hands they look like they don't sit completely level. I'll eventually get a chance to really lay on the ground and see everything fit better. Thanks again.
#187
#188
Cool. I actually received them yesterday. Opened them today. Wow, pretty high quality right out of the box! They're of better quality than the red jack stand pads HF sells for their own stands. That's good ole' made with pride in the USA for you lol.
I haven't tried them on the jack stands yet, but tell me. Do I set these on the exact points the scissor type jack would normally sit? Just putting them on the notched rail with my bare hands they look like they don't sit completely level. I'll eventually get a chance to really lay on the ground and see everything fit better. Thanks again.
I haven't tried them on the jack stands yet, but tell me. Do I set these on the exact points the scissor type jack would normally sit? Just putting them on the notched rail with my bare hands they look like they don't sit completely level. I'll eventually get a chance to really lay on the ground and see everything fit better. Thanks again.
#191
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#193
So that folks don't have to search the entire thread, here is the pertinent ordering info:
2 pads -- $45 shipped (within Continental US)
4 pads -- $75 shipped (within Continental US)
My PayPal address is flipper325_at_sbcglobal_dot_net
These pads were designed for Harbor Freight steel jack stands ($20 on sale). They will work with other stand that have the same curvature of the support saddle, such as Sears.
It is CRITICAL for the pad curvature to match the saddle curvature, for proper force distribution!
Alex
2 pads -- $45 shipped (within Continental US)
4 pads -- $75 shipped (within Continental US)
My PayPal address is flipper325_at_sbcglobal_dot_net
These pads were designed for Harbor Freight steel jack stands ($20 on sale). They will work with other stand that have the same curvature of the support saddle, such as Sears.
It is CRITICAL for the pad curvature to match the saddle curvature, for proper force distribution!
Alex
#194
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1&blockType=G1
Flipper, if I get these Sears 3ton for 24.99 will the adaptors fits these jacks?
BTW: I couldn't tell by the sears picture from your thread if they were actually the same one.
Flipper, if I get these Sears 3ton for 24.99 will the adaptors fits these jacks?
BTW: I couldn't tell by the sears picture from your thread if they were actually the same one.
#195
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1&blockType=G1
Flipper, if I get these Sears 3ton for 24.99 will the adaptors fits these jacks?
BTW: I couldn't tell by the sears picture from your thread if they were actually the same one.
Flipper, if I get these Sears 3ton for 24.99 will the adaptors fits these jacks?
BTW: I couldn't tell by the sears picture from your thread if they were actually the same one.