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| bigkensteele |
 May 13 2007, 11:26 PM
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Major Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States 
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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 |
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| So.Cal.914 |
May 14 2007, 12:22 AM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
Considering it is basiclly a 2200 lb. car, they should do fine.
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| bigkensteele |
May 14 2007, 11:57 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ May 13 2007, 10:22 PM)  Considering it is basiclly a 2200 lb. car, they should do fine. 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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| So.Cal.914 |
May 15 2007, 12:14 AM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
Or you could construct some sturdy/wide wood bases for them. Just a thought.
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| bigkensteele |
May 15 2007, 01:20 AM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ May 14 2007, 10:14 PM) Or you could construct some sturdy/wide wood bases for them. Just a thought. 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. |
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| So.Cal.914 |
May 15 2007, 01:36 AM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(bigkensteele @ May 15 2007, 12:20 AM) She is reluctant because I was stupid enough to tell her how much I am insured for on an accidental death. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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| Gint |
May 15 2007, 06:46 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,071 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
I'm biased, so I'll just keep quiet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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. |
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