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I know it's not jacks, but I picked up 4 of the aluminum jack stands from Harbor Freight.....haven't used them yet, but kinda impressed with them from looks

Sup Rob

 

Would something like this work? I don't know anything about them, but they look pretty cool.

 

How much are they?

 

I need something like that as well! I think I'm going to bite the bullet and get some 6 tonners

They do look cool! I like how they have a mechanical lock out. I dont think they would fit under the Supra though

 

$89 Powerbuilt 3 Ton, Bottle Jack and Jack Stands in One, 6000 Pound Capacity, All-in-One Car Lift, Heavy Duty Vehicle Unijack, Wide Base, 620471

https://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-640912-3-Ton-Bottle-Stand/dp/B00GJJZ5NI?th=1
They have 3/4/6 ton and even a 2 ton low profile

 

This is one of those moments where being Canadian sucks, 75 dollar import fee. And they're not in stock on Amazon.ca

 

Maybe you can keep a watch and they'll show up later. I saw the 6t was cheaper than the 4t......that was a bit stange

Edit: It's 4,000lbs, 3 ton, and 6 ton.

 

Are these to be used in place of a floor jack? I don't really see the attraction. One of the features of jack stands that I like the most is their dead simplicity. They won't hold unless properly latched. With these things I can see people relying on the hydraulic part to hold up the vehicle and not checking to make sure they are latched.

I'm very familiar with hydraulic jacks. seals go and they lose their oil. Now you truly only have a jack stand.

I think these are a neat idea, but they don't attract me.

 

I have no experience at all with them.....I'm just going by looks

 

Kinda the same way I am with women.

 

I just noticed those jacks are sold at The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe, & Jack . I don't know if you guys have those up there.

 

I don't think I've ever seen one in my neck of the woods!

There's a floor jack at Princess Auto (our version of Harbour Fright, just crappier) that's on sale this week. I may take a peak at that one. It's 80 pounds though

 

I can't recall ever seeing a Manny, Moe, and Jack in the South. Kirk had some good points about making sure the lock is used

 

Finding an all in one to work for the Taco and the Supra would be a pain. I'm better off getting a floor low pro floor jack with 20+inch reach and some axle stands. Most cost effective IMO.

 

Yeah......I just need to win the lotto or find out I have a long lost relative that passed and left me a shit ton of money

 

I feel you there! Car and truck parts aren't cheap!

Side note, earlier in the night I cut my knuckle with a box cutter, just a little sliver. Didnt hurt much but it sure did bleed. Couldn't get it to stop for the life of me. Where I work in a food safe environment i have to wash my hands often and that doesnt help. Plus I have to wear gloves all the time if I have a wound.

Anyway, on to the point of the story, i decided to use this "wound seal" powder stuff. I've used it before but holy hell it never hurt as bad as it did just then. But it did stop bleeding

 

Silver nitrate?

 

I've honestly got no sweet clue. It was in the first aid cabinet, so I trust it.

 

It sounds like it. That stuff has a good sting to it. Especially if you put it on an ulcer in your mouth
You can also put it in some water and have someone put their hand in it.....it'll die their skin......ask me how I know