Jack Stand Placement

JFjeld

JFjeld

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So, I've used jack stands periodically when working on my tires. But wondering about the best place to position them for an extended time (2-3 weeks)?

I'll be pulling my wheels/tires and dropping off my wheels to have my weld-on beadlocks installed. Just not sure of the best location for them. Directly under the axles is my first thought.

I'm pulling my 35s so frame-side wouldn't make sense. Probably doesn't matter, but these are 6-ton jack stands.

I'm probably overthinking this, but any insight would be appreciated.
 
^^ Yep, that's what I ended up doing. Seems very stable. I guess I'll find out if I made the right choice.

I'm ecstatic over finally getting beadlocks!!

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JFjeld said:
^^ Yep, that's what I ended up doing. Seems very stable. I guess I'll find out if I made the right choice.

I'm ecstatic over finally getting beadlocks!!

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Now if you were going to do suspension work or any work other than wheels the frame would probably be the best. I, however, always felt a bit leery of being under a vehicle that was only supported by stands on the frame. I can just imagine lugging a 175 torque rating ( like on the TCs output shaft nut) and twisting the vehicle right off the stands.

What type bead locks?
 
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What type bead locks?
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I went with the Total Metal Innovations (TMI) weld-on beadlocks: https://totalmetalinnovations.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=130&products_id=382

I'm having them welded by a professional fabricator who has done several sets; which should ensure no leakage (fingers-crossed). I noticed that actual beadlock wheels run about $400/per. Comparatively, I'll have about $165/per invested with this solution:
  • Cragar Soft 8 steel wheels (already owned for 5 years) = $60/per
  • TMI inner/outer rings/hardware = $60/per
  • Welding = $40/per
  • Paint = $5/per
 
JFjeld said:
I went with the Total Metal Innovations (TMI) weld-on beadlocks: https://totalmetalinnovations.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=130&products_id=382

I'm having them welded by a professional fabricator who has done several sets; which should ensure no leakage (fingers-crossed). I noticed that actual beadlock wheels run about $400/per. Comparatively, I'll have about $165/per invested with this solution:
  • Cragar Soft 8 steel wheels (already owned for 5 years) = $60/per
  • TMI inner/outer rings/hardware = $60/per
  • Welding = $40/per
  • Paint = $5/per
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Anxious for you to see how they turn out!!:)
 
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