Jacks and Stands

[Tom Endy]

My method for removing a rear axle assembly is to first jack up the front and put a pair of jack stands under the front axle.

The rear is then jacked up with the jack under the banjo. A pair of stands are placed under the rear axle on both sides. An adapter is then attached to the jack that supports the axle assembly on both sides of the banjo and the rear is jacked up higher to accommodate a pair of tall jack stands that support the frame.

The tall jack stands were made from a pair of unserviceable rear axle housings. Each was welded to a steel plate to give them a bigger foot print. A U-channel was welded to steel round stock that slips into the hole where the axle shaft once resided. A hole was drilled in the round stock to accommodate a locking pin so the U-channel can be raised up to mate with the frame. Then when the jack is lowered the frame settles into the U-channel. The photo shows a car sitting on the tall jack stands. The cradle to accept the rear when removed is sitting behind the car ready to push into position.

I would never get under a car supported only by a jack.

Tom Endy

 

[1930artdeco]

I bought a set of 4 stands that were made in Los Angles! I wanted to replace the cast ones from China that I got from Sears. I use them sometimes in conjunction with my jack. Since my jack is mechanical I will use it as a third/fifth stand. when I pulled the front end, I had to add some wood under the stands to help raise the car up a bit more. Namely because I don't like maxing out the jack height.

Mike

 

[CarlG]

... I had to add some wood under the stands to help raise the car up a bit more. Namely because I don't like maxing out the jack height.

I just don't like having to shore up a jack stand with wood or anything else for that matter. That's why I got jack stands that would give me the height I needed and be planted firmly on the concrete. 6-ton jacks give me enough space to support the car from the frame and still get everything suspended. I can use smaller jack stands if I want to support it from the axles.

 

[1931 flamingo]

Jack the car up, put the stands under the frame ( it does not have to be super high ! ! ! Remove the wheels, use the spring spreader, leaving spring in the car, disc connect at the ******, pull the rear end out). Do what you have to and reassemble.
You don't have to put the front on stands, but make sure it's blocked. FWIW
Paul in CT

 

[burner31]

Stands, floor jack and extra stands
You can never have to many stands under the car.
Never had one fall of me yet.

 

[mhsprecher]

This is a good thread. I think my stands are okay, but it prompted me to buy a couple of Hein Warner 6 tonners from Amazon. Made in USA. Not cheap, but around $100. Best price I could find and free shipping. http://www.amazon.com/Hein-Werner-HW93506-Yellow-Stands-Capacity/dp/B0011O2RYQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Y-Blockhead]

Here's how we did it when we were younger. Notice the 55 gal. drum used for support and extra safety...

 

[CarlG]

This is a good thread. I think my stands are okay, but it prompted me to buy a couple of Hein Warner 6 tonners from Amazon. Made in USA. Not cheap, but around $100. Best price I could find and free shipping. http://www.amazon.com/Hein-Werner-HW93506-Yellow-Stands-Capacity/dp/B0011O2RYQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I bought mine on Amazon as well, they were the Torrin jack stands. Can't beat the free freight, especially on heavy items like this.

 

[Boston Bruce]

American made jack stands. Can't say if they are any good but they are US made.

http://www.usjack.com/products/Jack%20Stands.pdf

 

[Cracker39]

I bought mine on Amazon as well, they were the Torrin jack stands. Can't beat the free freight, especially on heavy items like this.

These are the first stands I've seen with the safety pin.