No need to get rid of the old ones. I have two smaller sets of 3T and two larger sets of 6T. The 6T are really too tall if I’m holding under the axle for some reason (such as a rear brake job).
Jack stands for our trucks
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US Jack garage stands? If so, the label is wrong. An email directly from US Jack:
"What you are seeing is an old label. The language was changed and says " per pair" instead of each. For a small time we had the language wrong on the label. We need a new stock photo of our garage stands. That stand also shows the extension bar painted grey and they are now powder coated a dark grey color.
To further explain how the stands are tested and rated see below.
We test and rate our Automotive Stands to ASME PASE-2019 Safety Standard for Portable Automotive Service Equipment.. Automotive Stands are covered in Part 6 of the ASME PASE-2019 standard.
6-1.1-A states that "vehicle stands must be used in identical pairs for supporting one end of a vehicle at a predetermined height"
Our 6T Automotive Stands must always be used in a pair. They are rated as 6T stands as a pair. What that means is that you cannot add 6 + 6 for 12T worth of supporting power.
The 6T rate is determined by the proof load testing that is performed which is covered in 6-2.7.
6-2.7 states the each stand shall be capable of performing the proof load test of para. 6-4.1.2 with a load of 200% of the rated capacity.
I believe some of the confusion comes from the fact that they are tested individually but rated by the pair. Our stands are rated as a pair to support 6 tons. Our 6T stands individually pass the proof load test of 200%."
Im not sure how anyone is using a single stand in the first place?
Having lifted the LX many many times now, it just doesn't make sense.
There is two real jack points for at home lifting, the rear axle, and the front cross member.
I even lift it with the belly pan on, there is spot for your jack right built in.
Thats what the manual and FSM both tell you to do.
And if you don't want to do it that way, there is side frame rail, and that will lift both front and rear tires as well if done properly.
I just dont see a scenario where you are only able to place one stand either front to back or side to side.
Having lifted the LX many many times now, it just doesn't make sense.
There is two real jack points for at home lifting, the rear axle, and the front cross member.
I even lift it with the belly pan on, there is spot for your jack right built in.
Thats what the manual and FSM both tell you to do.
And if you don't want to do it that way, there is side frame rail, and that will lift both front and rear tires as well if done properly.
I just dont see a scenario where you are only able to place one stand either front to back or side to side.
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I also checked all my stands and all are rated as pair, but the writing is only in the manual. Each of them are marked with the pair load. I bet very few car enthusiasts know about this little marketing trick.
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If I only work on one wheel I'm not going to lift the entire side /end so I'm only using one jack as flor jack is only supposed to be used for lift not support.
I would propose if its the front you’re indeed talking about that you lift the whole front end, and jack stand your side frame rails together.
Idk know about your truck but to get either of my fronts off the ground im jacking the frame like 24”. Thats a good amount of flex with the other 3 wheels on the ground. Its time consuming at the very least, and suboptimal.
And more importantly, you dont get quite the flat purchase point you want on your jack stand. The rig is quiet a bit off camber at the point of being able to freely remove one front wheel.
And if you’re jacking at the knuckle then don’t do that either.
