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OzzyOutback · 07-28-2007, 03:00 AM

Hi guys,

I have some Jack Stands that I want to use to lift up my front end however they are only rated for 1,200kg's each and I believe the cars gross weight is 2,066kgs.

What I would like to know is, the front end weight is 1,002kgs, so will tthis be ok for the stands or should I get stands rated for the gross weight?

Secondly, when jacking up the car with the emergency jack for the stands, do I need to keep the jack in the center of the pinch-weld or can I jack it up anywhere on the weld so I can put the stand on next to it?

This brings me to my last point, is it OK for the car to be jacked up on one side and placed on a stand, then jacked up on the other, or does it need to be jacked from the center to prevent stress?

07-28-2007, 03:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
OzzyOutback Legionairre Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gold Coast Car: 2001 Outback Limited Posts: 89	Hi guys, I have some Jack Stands that I want to use to lift up my front end however they are only rated for 1,200kg's each and I believe the cars gross weight is 2,066kgs. What I would like to know is, the front end weight is 1,002kgs, so will tthis be ok for the stands or should I get stands rated for the gross weight? Secondly, when jacking up the car with the emergency jack for the stands, do I need to keep the jack in the center of the pinch-weld or can I jack it up anywhere on the weld so I can put the stand on next to it? This brings me to my last point, is it OK for the car to be jacked up on one side and placed on a stand, then jacked up on the other, or does it need to be jacked from the center to prevent stress? __________________ Something profound.