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andrew
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2002
22:07:54
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Now that I am getting used to this sears card, I have decided to get some quality craftsman jack stands and a jack. What weight capacity do you guys use for each(jack and stands)? Those craftsman ones a good, right?
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dakotamaxx
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2002
22:15:38
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i have and use a sears 2-1/4 ton floor jack ,and 3 ton jack stands,they have been doing the job for years!
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Bill
Dodge Dakota
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2/26/2002
09:25:49
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I also have a 2 1/2 TON heavy duty jack. I do not use jack stands, never trusted them. My jack is an A/C Delco and I love it. It came in its own carrying case and it has a height adjustment on it so I can get my truck up a lot higher than I could on my old jack.
Bill
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Doug
Dodge Dakota
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2/26/2002
12:16:20
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trust the jack stands, using the jack and working under the vehicle is a accident looking for a place to happen, safety first.
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OffRoadRuss
Dodge Dakota
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2/26/2002
12:32:48
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"never trusted the jack stands"
...does this mean that you trust your BODY to hold the vehicle up IF the jack fails?
I guess you're OK if the tires are on, but what if the tires are removed and the jack fails.
I would trust the jack stands over nothing...
just my $.02
I have 3 ton (Tall) jack stands and a 2.5 ton jack... Make sure what ever you buy can handle the height of your truck (especially if you've got 4x4)
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Bill
Dodge Dakota
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2/26/2002
17:05:14
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Sorry for the wrong idea. I agree, jack stands are MUCH preferred over nothing. I meant that I never get under my truck unless I have BOTH a jack and the jack stands. Sounds redundant, but I don't like to take any chances. Usually I don't have a need to get under there when the tires are off though. I agree with you guys, I ain't an idiot!!!
Bill
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Dakaty
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2/26/2002
18:50:15
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One thing to consider when buying a jack is the amount of lift it has. With trucks, it is convenient to get one with a lot of lift. My wife gave me a Craftsman 3 (maybe 3.5) ton jack for Xmas that has a 21.5" lift. It is a heavy duty jack and it is very heavy. It weights three times what my previous "cheapo" 1.5 jack did.
It "raises to the frame" in one stroke. This is good because it makes it easy to see where the jack contacts the frame. However, the jack does not start lifting the truck on the second stroke. After the jack foot contacts the frame (on the first stroke) you have to pump it several times before it will actually raise the vehicle.
I buy most all my tools from Sears. They always have sales on. Go to "Sears.com" and you can review their current tool sales.
Bill
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Wilson
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2/27/2002
18:53:14
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Yo Andy,
Saturday at 9AM your fav store - Sears has the 2 1/4 ton floor jack WITH the two jackstands included for $25. Pretty good deal IMO.
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