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| Re: [GMCnet] 3 Ton Floor Jack & 3 Ton Jack Stands [message #268303 is a reply to message #268299] |
Fri, 26 December 2014 17:25   |
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USAussie
Messages: 15912
Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Sigmund,
I have the same HF jack stands and have been using them for years. I also have their 6 and 12 ton models (they'll get the GMC off
the ground higher).
It has been correctly pointed out here that jack stands can collapse and the last time I looked at the Torin brand jack stands sold
by Northern Tools they had a feature I had never seen before, a locking pin that went through the stands frame and vertical supports
teeth.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200305225_200305225
I was able to modify a Harbor Freight jack stand:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6101-jack-stand-security-pin-mod.html
According to MM X-7525, Section 3 - General Information, Page 0-3, Figure 6 - Vehicle Hoisting Points / Approved Lifting Points:
1) Front Engine Crossmember
2) Under driver side Rear Suspension Bracket (bogie)
3) Under passenger Rear Suspension Bracket (bogie)
I've seen a fair few GMC frames that looked like sine wave because owners decided to jack their GMC up under the horizontal section
of the frame. I've noted that jacking up under where the front or rear sections are bolted to the long frame members and doubled it
seems to be OK. It is possible to distribute the load using a piece of 3/8" thick steel 12 " long by 2" wide.
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: Sigmund Frankenfelter
I have those jack stands. They are solid and do the job. Instead of the floor jack< I use the squatty, low profile hydraulic jack
- 12,000 pounds. I can usually find a place to put it under the frame, but I am not dealing with a flat tire yet.
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] 3 Ton Floor Jack & 3 Ton Jack Stands [message #268462 is a reply to message #268460] |
Sun, 28 December 2014 20:32 |
k2gkk
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Registered: November 2009
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I bought one of the aluminum ones on sale.
Since Shawnee was so close to home, wife drove the GMC pickup and followed me in the coach.
I brought lots of tools AND the floor jack. Came in handy when I helped Sully do his bag conversion on Kim's coach.
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> Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 19:01:18 -0700
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> From: NEXT2POOL@gmail.COM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 3 Ton Floor Jack & 3 Ton Jack Stands
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> USAussie wrote on Fri, 26 December 2014 06:43
>> G'day,
>>
>> I just posted two coupons from Harbor Freight for:
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>> Three ton jack stands (pair) for $18.88: http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/harbor-freight-stuff/p56757-3-ton-jack-stands.html
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>> Three ton floor jack for $69.69: http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/harbor-freight-stuff/p56756-3-ton-floor-jack.html
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>> Regards,
>> Rob M.
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> My local Harbor Freight is way too close and I make a run every weekend. However, the jack and the jack stands are way too heavy to use on a regular
> bases. If you watch the ads closely, you will find the aluminum jacks and stands on sale--they are first class.
> --
> Bob de Kruyff
> 78 Eleganza
> Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] 3 ton floor jack [message #320294 is a reply to message #268277] |
Tue, 11 July 2017 10:12 |
James Hupy
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I have a Craftsman (made in USA) 3 TON quick lift floor jack. It grunts
pretty good lifting the front end of a GMC. I use 2ea 6 ton jack stands to
support the front end, once it is airborne. They are placed under the frame
behind the front tires where the front clip is bolted to the frame rails. I
use them only on level concrete floors.
Jim Hupy
On Jul 11, 2017 8:06 AM, "Joe williams" wrote:
can anyone tell me if a 3 ton floor jack is heavy/safe enough to lift the
front end of the Royale?
3 ton jack stands?
what do most of you use?
thanks Joe
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Joe Williams
1978 Royale rear twin
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