need help with tools

[myfirstGMC]

i was wondering what would be a good floor jack and jack stands to get? i want a very safe jack and set of jack stands, they also have to be relitively inexpensive. thanks fo the help.

[Jokeman]

I picked up a 3.5 ton floor jack from sears along with some 3 ton jackstands. It came in a set and I think I paid around 99 bucks for it 4 years ago or so. I cant find a link to post for ya sorry.

[Chevyboy96]

I picked up a 3.5 ton floor jack from sears along with some 3 ton jackstands. It came in a set and I think I paid around 99 bucks for it 4 years ago or so. I cant find a link to post for ya sorry.
I love my 3 ton Craftsman from Sears. Works great no problems.

[Chevyboy96]

Just got a Sears e-mail ad.

3 ton jack, stands, & creeper- $129.99
3 ton jack- $59.99
3 ton stands- $24.99

Should be same price in store. Or buy online & pick up at store also option. Hope this helps in your question.

[1fstrst]

Lowe's 3 ton jack with stands $100.00

[Quink]

I saw 3 ton jack stands @ wal:eek: mart. They extended to 17.5". Is this tall enough to install a 3" bl, aal, 33" tires, etc.?

[jeff45]

I saw 3 ton jack stands @ wal:eek: mart. They extended to 17.5". Is this tall enough to install a 3" bl, aal, 33" tires, etc.?

the body lift wouldnt effect the height of the jack needed because it doesnt raise the axles further off the ground any. tires will effect it though. with 33" tires you probably have about 14-15 inches until you reach the axles until you start lifting the vehicle. so once you have the weight off of the truck you probably only will have it about 2 inches off of the ground. correct me if im wrong.

edit: quink, are you from quincy, massachusetts?

[Quink]

the body lift wouldnt effect the height of the jack needed because it doesnt raise the axles further off the ground any. tires will effect it though. with 33" tires you probably have about 14-15 inches until you reach the axles until you start lifting the vehicle. so once you have the weight off of the truck you probably only will have it about 2 inches off of the ground. correct me if im wrong.

edit: quink, are you from quincy, massachusetts?

Yup, how about you?

[jeff45]

Yup, how about you?
im in quincy also

[Quink]

What are the odds of that...

[jeff45]

What are the odds of that...

i live in houghs neck, how about you

[Jokeman]

Hah, more boston folk. Cool:cool:

[Quink]

Wollaston, off of Beale St.

[jeep45238]

I'm still using a 2 ton floor jack from the early 60's....fugger works great!

I've got 6 ton jack stands, 4 ton jack stands, and 2 ton jackstands. The 6 tonners I use for the truck. I steal my freind's speedy lift high rise 3.5 ton jack when I can, however.

[CKTA]

Craftsman 3.5 ton jack, 2 sets of 3.5 stands a set of 6 and 8 toners too. :cool:

[TigerEyz3]

i was wondering what would be a good floor jack and jack stands to get? i want a very safe jack and set of jack stands, they also have to be relitively inexpensive. thanks fo the help.
I've got a 3-ton hydraulic jack with MICHELIN on the label. Don't know if it was made in the USA or not, but I've had zero problems out of it. I've also got the matching 6-ton jackstands (chrome frame with the blue support) - total of 4.

Purchased the whole setup at Sam's Club a few years ago. Can't recall the price. :sorry: