Jack Stands for Deuce.

[bbbang]

I couldn't find jack stands that I liked or could afford so I decided to build my own with the help of a buddy. Set up the jig to keep them all uniform, and then built the first one last night (only tack welded up so far). I have a little drill press work and torch work left to do on the first one. When it warms up a little I am going to cut the rest of the parts with the chop saw, tack the other three up, and then a "bunch" of welding. I am going to build a set of four for now. Let me know what you think. I will post pictures of the finished product. Thanks. Chris

 

[yellobronc]

You building those to fixe the break or axle fluid leak on that truck in the picture?

 

[bbbang]

No. No leak problem with the 5 ton. I am actually building them to put under a Deuce to pull all the tires and wheels for a painter to do a good job on his paint. I do also plan to use them on the 5 ton. Chris

 

[jasonjc]

Those look good.
I use the 6 ton ones from HF and wal-mart have some nice ones some time also.
I want and may make some tall ones too hold frames up for painting ,like 3-4'.

 

[Firefighter294]

Wouldn't you want to make 6 while you were doing it ... so you had a pair for each axle?

 

[bbbang]

I think you are right on six, I am use to thinking in terms of four's and not six's. I really do have a bunch of welding to do now. Chris

 

[motorolanut]

They are a little heavy but I use 6x6 cribbing blocks...Nothing to fear then

 

[gimpyrobb]

Yeah, I got some cut up power poles.

 

[ATC]

If you wait and look for sales, you can usually find a pair of 6-ton jack-stands at Northern Tool for $20. I got a pair of them last year. Shoulda got a couple more pairs at that price...

 

[motorolanut]

True, Northern Tool has some good buys now and then.....Also watch Grainger too.

 

[LanceRobson]

I use 12 ton jack stands because they let me work on the brakes, bearings etc at waist height or higher. It's a lot better for my back.

I buy them on sale at the local Parts Plus for around $50, or a little more, a pair.

Merry Christmas to all!

Lance

 

[ATC]

I use 12 ton jack stands because they let me work on the brakes, bearings etc at waist height or higher. It's a lot better for my back.

I buy them on sale at the local Parts Plus for around $50, or a little more, a pair.

Merry Christmas to all!

Lance

That would be nice, as I am 6'5" tall, but I don't have anything in terms of a jack that could get a Deuce that high

 

[Big Mike's Motor Pool]

four would work if you set the rear trunion on the jackstands

 

[Capt.Marion]

That would be nice, as I am 6'5" tall, but I don't have anything in terms of a jack that could get a Deuce that high

That's when Gimpy's cut up power poles come in handy... just stack them on top of the jack. When you max out the jack, pop the jack stands under, release the jack, add another block on top of it, and have at it again.

Used this to jack a tractor up off the ground that had fallen off jackstands. I was able to get it up to where I put all 4 tires back on.