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Posted by: bigkensteele May 13 2007, 11:26 PM

After reading about Gint's adventures, I have been looking for a set of pin locking jackstands.

I got an ad today from Aldi, and they have a "special purchase" going one. One pair of 2 ton pin locking stands for $8.99. I am going to go pick up 4 tomorrow. I will let everyone know how they look.

www.aldi.com

You can see the stands if you look at May 13 special purchases. They also have a store locator page.

Ken

Posted by: So.Cal.914 May 14 2007, 12:22 AM

Considering it is basiclly a 2200 lb. car, they should do fine.

Posted by: bigkensteele May 14 2007, 11:57 PM

After purchasing these beauties, they would be fine - if I was Gumby. Max height on them is 16". Not enough to really work on a car, but enough to save me from being crushed, so I will use them as safety backups to my old lever-style. With a total investment of $18 for 4, it would almost be more trouble than it's worth to return them. Maybe I will modify them with coat-hanger wire and duct tape to increase the height

Posted by: So.Cal.914 May 15 2007, 12:14 AM

Or you could construct some sturdy/wide wood bases for them. Just a thought.

Posted by: bigkensteele May 15 2007, 01:20 AM

I was thinking the same thing. I built a ginormous deck last year and still have a lot of good pressure treated lumber leftover. However, I have told the wife about Gint's story, and I am pushing for a nice lift. She is reluctant because I was stupid enough to tell her how much I am insured for on an accidental death.

Posted by: So.Cal.914 May 15 2007, 01:36 AM

Posted by: Gint May 15 2007, 06:46 AM

I'm biased, so I'll just keep quiet.

I already have a 4 post lift, but the rails aren't wide enough to do a motor drop on a 914. There is probably a mid rise scissor lift in my immediate future. And yes, "The Jackstand Incident" definitely influenced that decision. For both me and the Mrs.