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Jacks stands 3 Ton or 6 Ton???

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by akaryanreynolds, Nov 16, 2012.

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Jack stands?? 3 or 6

Poll closed Dec 16, 2012.
  1. 3 Ton

    3 vote(s)
    13.0%
  2. 6 Ton

    20 vote(s)
    87.0%
  1. Nov 16, 2012 at 4:12 PM
    #1
    akaryanreynolds

    akaryanreynolds [OP] STRIKER TRD

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    Going to pick up some jack stands online I know a 3 ton stand would work fine with our Tacoma's, but would there be any reason that I would want to go with the 6 ton stands??:confused:

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  2. Nov 16, 2012 at 4:13 PM
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    04LTtacoma

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    Make a poll. I say get the 6 ton.
     
  3. Nov 16, 2012 at 4:15 PM
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    akaryanreynolds

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    Vote on!
     
  4. Nov 16, 2012 at 5:06 PM
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    WiR3D

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    6 ton! I just picked up a nice set at Advance Auto parts for 50 bucks. They are very solid and already had my truck on them last weekend!
     
  5. Nov 16, 2012 at 5:49 PM
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    cc350

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    Go big or go home! Better to buy a 1 size fits all.
     
  6. Nov 16, 2012 at 5:53 PM
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    scocar

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    There is a reason for 1 pair of both, and it it more height than wt capacity. 3 tons are fine for the rear axle or front crossmember. 6 tons will reach the frame rails for when you need to do suspension work.

    So get both.
     
  7. Nov 16, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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    My 3 tons are used only on the rear work. My 6 tons are for the fronts. The 3 tons wont touch the front because they aren't tall enough at full droop.
     
  8. Nov 16, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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    nswsparky

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    I only get 6 tons due to the height
     
  9. Nov 16, 2012 at 7:37 PM
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    hkdontoyotas

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    agree on the 6 ton for the height difference.
     
  10. Nov 16, 2012 at 7:53 PM
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    Trifenix

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    6 for height
     

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