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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 11:25 PM
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Snap-on makes a very good one.
they do and you pay for it

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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 08:36 AM
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wut about jack stands?? any suggestions??
Old Apr 28, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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I use a set of craftsman jack stands, they work perfectly thus far.
Old Apr 28, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Paperchasin
wut about jack stands?? any suggestions??
doesnt matter you want the widest base
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by sigma pi
doesnt matter you want the widest base
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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check out local sears stores, should be relatively cheap for craftsman jacks.
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by sigma pi
doesnt matter you want the widest base

so, something that's as big as one of chong's hands???
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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have you looked at the arcan jack from costco? it's $65, i think.
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 10:26 AM
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so, something that's as big as one of chong's hands???
i mean they are welded steel i am sure that tehy are not going to fail no matter what kind you get.

you want wide because if you start pulling on the car you dont want it to rock and fall off the stands and kill you
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by sigma pi
i mean they are welded steel i am sure that tehy are not going to fail no matter what kind you get.

you want wide because if you start pulling on the car you dont want it to rock and fall off the stands and kill you

what's widest one out there??
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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chong's hand
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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i have no clue id say a foot and wider is really wide and will do the trick but under that is fine too
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