Under hoist stands

[wireweld]

I was wondering if I could support the car on 4 tall stands when lifted up on the hoist? I want to check pinion angle. I would put 2 under rear axle and 2 up front on the frame.
Thank you for any advise.

 

[furyus2]

Sounds unsafe. Do it on the floor. Also, tremec jas an app for smart phones that will help you calculate pinion angle. It makes your phone an angle finder too.

 

[Kernel Sanders]

That's how I winter store my cars off the tires

 

[furyus2]

Are these actual jack stands, and how far off the ground are we talking?

 

[ScampMike]

I was wondering if I could support the car on 4 tall stands when lifted up on the hoist? I want to check pinion angle. I would put 2 under rear axle and 2 up front on the frame.
Thank you for any advise.

by tall stands do you mean this style? and hoist - do you mean car lift? I have seen it done on a lift with a GOOD set of stands - - but that lift sure better be level. Personally, I wouldn't do it - too much can go wrong.

 

[wireweld]

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This kind of stand. And it is a 2 post car lift.
I don't know how to link, so this is the best I can do.

 

[ScampMike]

f-ed that up ---- re-writting post

 

[ScampMike]

wait a second... a 2 post lift? like this?

 

[wireweld]

wait a second... a 2 post lift? like this?
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Yes.

 

[toolmanmike]

The single post stands are a helper and not a full support. The tripod stands are quite stable. They should (I say should) support a car but I don't think I would.

 

[wireweld]

The single post stands are a helper and not a full support. The tripod stands are quite stable. They should (I say should) support a car but I don't think I would.

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Would it work to use the tripods and lower the car to take the weight off hoist but leave hoist under car as a safety device? Just long enough to check pinion angle.

 

[toolmanmike]

If they are 1500# capacity 4 of them should support a 3000# car. And yes, the hoist should be within a inch. You could use jack stands and a creeper. I don't like the 3 ton stands. Too small of a base. The 6 ton stands are much safer and stable. The 10 ton stands are overkill but better than getting yourself killed.

 

[toolmanmike]

Just a casual observance here. Just to check pinion angle? This little project will cost you hundreds even if you have a hoist. I would talk to a alignment or muffler shop in your area that has a drive on hoist. For a few bucks you could drive on, check it and be on your way.

 

[wireweld]

Just a casual observance here. Just to check pinion angle? This little project will cost you hundreds even if you have a hoist. I would talk to a alignment or muffler shop in your area that has a drive on hoist. For a few bucks you could drive on, check it and be on your way.

Tried this. No go. Liability I was told.

 

[BigBlockMopar]

Those creep US insurance companies really seem to have a lot of shops by the balls don't they?
Go to a performance/race shop. They would know either how to do it for you or think it won't be such a deal.

Aren't they any DIY shops in town with normal 4-post carlifts?

 

[famous bob]

Those creep US insurance companies really seem to have a lot of shops by the balls don't they?
Go to a performance/race shop. They would know either how to do it for you or think it won't be such a deal.

Aren't they any DIY shops in town with normal 4-post carlifts?

ur car needs to be setting on all 4 wheels anyway !

 

[67Dart273]

Would it work to use the tripods and lower the car to take the weight off hoist but leave hoist under car as a safety device? Just long enough to check pinion angle.

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