JaseNZ 53 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) Anybody know the round about price for a set of axle stands, Would a set from super cheap be ok ??? Edited July 30, 2009 by OLLIE Axle Strands ???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 i've had a set of 2 ton team mechanic ones for 4 years now... they have been fine for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 As long as they are the correct rating, and they are not the ones with a pin to set the height (ie they are fixed height, or ratchet ones) they should be fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 ^^just out of interest, what's wrong with the pin style ones? Had a set for over 5 years now and haven't had any problems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 ^^As have I. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 They're OK, but easy to not put the pin in properly when you're in a hurry, or you lose the pin and then substitute it for a nail or something which isn't high tensile. They're fine, but if you're going to buy a set I'd recommend ones that don't rely on a wee pin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaseNZ 53 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) Just went and gave them a ring (only just got time) $88 for a set with a 3 tonne rating and with screw top, Ment to be higher than the pin ones. So will get a set of those as they are something that will always come in handy. Note: Cheers for the edit Ollie i was in a hurry when i posted it. Edited July 30, 2009 by M-Spec Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 just remember the higher they are the higher you need to lift the car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 They're OK, but easy to not put the pin in properly when you're in a hurry, or you lose the pin and then substitute it for a nail or something which isn't high tensile. They're fine, but if you're going to buy a set I'd recommend ones that don't rely on a wee pin. LOL at the nail. Maybe a panel pin even?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaseNZ 53 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 just remember the higher they are the higher you need to lift the car Yeah i thought of that, Going to jack the car up to get a hight distance that i can lift to then check the stands base hight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moktar 7 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Nail!! at least use a drill bit. make sure to use the fluted end as per pic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 They're OK, but easy to not put the pin in properly when you're in a hurry, or you lose the pin and then substitute it for a nail or something which isn't high tensile. Or a Holden intake valve in my case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Cant help but laugh at the colour of that diff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Maybe a panel pin even?? Nail!! at least use a drill bit. make sure to use the fluted end as per pic. Or a Holden intake valve in my case. I rest my case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted July 31, 2009 Dad made his, uses a High Tensile Bolt for a pin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
