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Old 07-31-2006, 09:50 AM
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Anyone had any experience with the jackstands they sell at autozone or pepboys for that matter? I'll be needing a a set in the next week or so (finally taking the time to fix my header leak) and i checked out the ones at autozone and pepboys and they were both the same brand...can't remember the name right now...anyways, the price was awfully good..but i don't know about quality? Or are jackstands all the same? Anyone know where i could get a good set at a good price?

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Old 07-31-2006, 09:54 AM
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They are probably fine, are they heavy? did you take them out of the box to look at. i have some from autozone and they are great. i say the heavier they are the better
 
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Old 07-31-2006, 10:02 AM
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For the most part, jackstands are jackstands. I have had many sets with NO failures ever. I have both the 2 ton and 6 ton stands that were both bought at Wal-Mart. The 6 tons were on clearance for $10 a pair. I paid $15 a pair for the 2 tons about 2 years ago.
 
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Originally Posted by mcmmotorsports
For the most part, jackstands are jackstands. I have had many sets with NO failures ever. I have both the 2 ton and 6 ton stands that were both bought at Wal-Mart. The 6 tons were on clearance for $10 a pair. I paid $15 a pair for the 2 tons about 2 years ago.

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Cool...thanks the the insight guys!!!
 
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Old 07-31-2006, 10:05 AM
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Just look at it and make sure it doesnt look flimsy or crappy and you should be ok.
 
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Old 07-31-2006, 11:54 AM
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I got some nice Mac Truck ones from Walmart a while back for like 15 bucks. 4000 lbs.
 
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Old 07-31-2006, 12:04 PM
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Im using SUV jacks and stands from Advance Auto.
 
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Old 07-31-2006, 01:49 PM
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Word, my wal mart jack stands rock!
 




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