The Halfords 3 Tonne Ratchet Axle Stands have an easy ratchet mechanism, which allows you to quickly adjust the height of the stands before lowering your car onto them. They have a durable welded steel construction with a safe working load of 1.5 tonne per stand.
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redjay1 to Jawz
30 Jun 1617#17
You will need to do some googling. Basics are, only work on a level surface. Chock up the wheels that are not raised. And never rely on thing to keep the car from coming down on top of you - belt and braces approach. Hence, if I go under the car I might use axle stands, but then I will also put something else under the car such as the wheels I have taken off/ ramps, so if the stands fail I've got something else to give me a chance to get out from under the car. Also before you get under the car give it a push at each corner, to make sure it's stable. In all honesty, get a sensible mate, who is experienced to come and watch you/give you a hand the first time round. I'm in my 40's and have only started getting useful with a set of spanners in the last couple of years, so I'm not discouraging anyone from going under a car/bonnet. It saves money (though not as much as you might think at times - the first time you do a job you will often buy specialist tools, so you won't save that much but the second time you do a job you have the tools and you make your savings), you get to progress in a skill and you will learn a lot about yourself. Good luck if you decide to go for it. A long winded post but please 'safety first'.
RJ
bigdeal66
30 Jun 1611#3
Bought as the wife keeps breaking the castors on the bed....
89quidyoucantgowrong to bigdeal66
30 Jun 168#12
Sorry, I'll try and go a bit easier on her next time I'm over.
Xadryxil
30 Jun 163#1
Thanks. Easily adjustable height so good for balancing brake calipers on!
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Xadryxil
30 Jun 163#1
Thanks. Easily adjustable height so good for balancing brake calipers on!
bigwheels
30 Jun 16#2
Off to get mine thanks
bigdeal66
30 Jun 1611#3
Bought as the wife keeps breaking the castors on the bed....
89quidyoucantgowrong to bigdeal66
30 Jun 168#12
Sorry, I'll try and go a bit easier on her next time I'm over.
PETER6297 to bigdeal66
1 Jul 16#30
Can we arrange a meet so that you can return my slippers? I left them under the bed in the rush to get out when we heard the front door as you came in!!!!
Ali1ali2
30 Jun 16#4
are they 1 pair (2) or is it single
jezzery to Ali1ali2
30 Jun 161#5
I would say 2 as there is an s at the end of stands meaning more than one
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The Halfords 3 Tonne Ratchet Axle Stands have an easy ratchet mechanism, which allows you to quickly adjust the height of the stands before lowering your car onto them. They have a durable welded steel construction with a safe working load of 1.5 tonne per stand.
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RJ
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http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&categoryId=318453&langId=-1&productId=898885&storeId=10001
Also should be noted 1.5 tonne per stand