PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Looking for Floor Jack and Jack Stand Recommendations

vstech · #16 08-07-2013, 09:34 PM

I've got my grandfather's S&R from the 40's still working great, I also had a Big red that has never let me down, but I loaned it out and never got it back... cruddy neighbors...
my jack stands seem to walk away also, I use the 6 ton ratchet style, and the 12 ton ratchet style, and the 3 ton ratchet style. I always stablize the vehicle before preforming work, and I always have a backup to catch if something goes wrong.

as for floor jack, remember, ALWAYS use the jack where it can roll as you lift, or where the vehicle can roll as you lift. it's an arc lift device, so it WILL slip off if neither can roll... also, remember, as you lower onto jackstands, the vehicle will arc away so monitor the stands' position as you lower...