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Title: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
Post by: Webby the Bear on 19 April 2013, 23:14:14

.....has anyone any experience of these?

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cax-6tbc-6-ton-axle-stands#reviews

They look proper sturdy, well over the desired load carrying ability and good price. Good reviews too.

Title: Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
Post by: Vamps on 20 April 2013, 00:43:56

They look pretty good and, from the photo, look like plenty of 'fine' adjustment  :y

Title: Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
Post by: worzelof10acrefield on 20 April 2013, 09:01:51

Hi
I have a pair and they are great.
just place under and lift. easy to get down too.
had mine years.
well worth the money

Title: Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
Post by: tidla on 20 April 2013, 10:11:14

worth shopping around for. Like a lot of stuff these days these stands come from one manufacturer and are re badged all over the place.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Sealey-Tools-VS1003-3T-3-Ton-Each-Ratchet-Axle-Stands-Car-Van-Caravan-New-/200915599330?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item2ec780bfe2

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Tonne-Axle-Stand-1-Pairs-Ratchet-Silverline-763620-Heavy-Duty-GO-NEXTDAY-3-99-/190754305703?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2c69d7b6a7

Title: Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
Post by: Steve B on 20 April 2013, 12:18:17

You can get them sealey stands from andy c   :y

And there on vx ebay site  :y


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEALEY-VS2003-Axle-Stands-3ton-Capacity-BRAND-NEW-/281077780014?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item41718a8e2e

Title: Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
Post by: Webby the Bear on 20 April 2013, 12:43:07

thanks guys. Glad your pleased with the quality . Just now to look for them cheaper if i can :-) thanks chaps :-)

Title: Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
Post by: Shackeng on 20 April 2013, 13:20:14

16" is quite high for minimum usable height. :-\

Title: Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
Post by: Steve B on 20 April 2013, 13:51:47

Quote from: Shackeng on 20 April 2013, 13:20:14

16" is quite high for minimum usable height. :-\

Sealey ones from vx are about 11"  :y

Title: Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
Post by: martin42 on 20 April 2013, 14:07:39

all depends if your jack can lift it high enough aswell to get axle stands underneath  :y

Title: Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 20 April 2013, 15:02:01

Just been to Costco (Manchester) Arcan 3000kgs ratchet stands (like the MM ones) £10.99+vat

Bought some  :y

Title: Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
Post by: SMD on 20 April 2013, 16:12:34

I'm no expert but I don't like them because they look like they will dig into the chassis rail. I have these, as they sit nicely when jacking up the front.

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/as10-axle-stands/path/axle-stands-car-ramps-2

Title: Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
Post by: Shackeng on 20 April 2013, 17:12:59

Quote from: SMD on 20 April 2013, 16:12:34

I'm no expert but I don't like them because they look like they will dig into the chassis rail. I have these, as they sit nicely when jacking up the front.

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/as10-axle-stands/path/axle-stands-car-ramps-2

+1^

Somehow over the years I've acquired 6 pairs of stands. ??? ??? ???