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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: SweetOmega on 18 April 2008, 10:00:19

Title: Axle stands...
Post by: SweetOmega on 18 April 2008, 10:00:19
Hi all,
 
I am planning to by a set of Axle stands. Does 2tonne stands suffice or should I get a set 3tonne ones ?

Title: Re: Axle stands...
Post by: Marie on 18 April 2008, 10:03:18
i have a set from mechine mart and have been told they are great. i have no concerns going under the car with them.

under no circumstances buy the folding ones. they are quite frenkly dangerous!

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/as10-axle-stands/path/axle-stands-car-ramps-2
these are the ones i use and they arnt to expensive ether! :)
Title: Re: Axle stands...
Post by: HNO3GOH on 18 April 2008, 10:04:29
I have two sets of 2 tonne stands and i have used them over and over again so i would say that 2 tonne ones would do fine  :y
Title: Re: Axle stands...
Post by: Dazzler on 18 April 2008, 10:10:39
Yep, 2 tonnes is ample. If you can get the rachet type i find them even better, but that is your own choice.
Title: Re: Axle stands...
Post by: SweetOmega on 18 April 2008, 10:19:17
Is this a good buy?
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cgk10-10-piece-garage-kit  
Title: Re: Axle stands...
Post by: Marie on 18 April 2008, 10:20:50
i also have a set of rechet ones but i am not comfortable with working under the car with them. i only use them when i want to raise the car but not work under them.

its personal choice really. i just dont like the thought of having a car land on top of me more so when i tend to be out working on th car on my own.
Title: Re: Axle stands...
Post by: ians on 18 April 2008, 10:29:11
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Is this a good buy?
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cgk10-10-piece-garage-kit  

If you can afford it I would go for a bigger jack.  
Title: Re: Axle stands...
Post by: Marie on 18 April 2008, 10:42:14
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Is this a good buy?
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cgk10-10-piece-garage-kit  

this is the kit i have. works a treat but i brought the other jacks for under car work. i intend to get a bigger jack eventually.
Title: Re: Axle stands...
Post by: SweetOmega on 18 April 2008, 10:57:01
Many thanks and appreciate all the feedback.

Cheers.