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Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
« 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.
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Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
« Reply #1 on: 20 April 2013, 00:43:56 »

They look pretty good and, from the photo, look like plenty of 'fine' adjustment  :y
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Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
« Reply #2 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
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Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
« Reply #5 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 :-)
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Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
« Reply #6 on: 20 April 2013, 13:20:14 »

16" is quite high for minimum usable height. :-\
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Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
« Reply #7 on: 20 April 2013, 13:51:47 »

16" is quite high for minimum usable height. :-\
Sealey ones from vx are about 11"  :y
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Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
« Reply #8 on: 20 April 2013, 14:07:39 »

all depends if your jack can lift it high enough aswell to get axle stands underneath  :y
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Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
« Reply #9 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
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Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
« Reply #10 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

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Re: Just before I hand over some money... (axle stands)
« Reply #11 on: 20 April 2013, 17:12:59 »

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

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