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Old 06-10-2010, 11:12 PM
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Default Powder coated AC flattop jack stands - which color looks best

I'm trying to make up my mind which color to go for. As soon as I purchase I will probably just sell the four I currently have. I already know I'm loosing a little money but at the end of the day I love having something that I really like.

I like the idea of matching but at the end of the day I also like something a little more custom.

These of course are from www.acjacks.com





I'm thinking I like the gray but I almost want to go more of a current GT3RS non-metallic gray. Do any of you guys have painted or colored jack stands. Anything you can say as to don't get this or that color.
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Just me I guess. I'd skip the custom powder coat ones and stick the $ in a 529 plan for whoever fits in the high chair in the background of the second photo.
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Plate them in GOLD.
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I would PC them in GR
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Man, I just can't get over how expensive those jack stands are. I KNOW nice jack stands are worth it, and I want some, but I just can't justify that much money for some metal welded together! I'm actually jealous of those of you that have them.
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Wow, trying to decide on the best color of your jackstands. And I thought I was bad choosing a wristwatch that went well with the car I'd be drving today . I'm sure there is a psychiatrist somewhere who can pinpoint the cause of this sickness.
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Get what ever color makes you happy. I really don't care about the color as long as they work, I got red ones, blue ones, & even a set of polished ones sitting in the garage.
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Originally Posted by skywachr
Just me I guess. I'd skip the custom powder coat ones and stick the $ in a 529 plan for whoever fits in the high chair in the background of the second photo.
HAAAA +1 They're Jack Stands

But if you do get a 529 make sure it is not in BP stock.
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Originally Posted by Benton
Man, I just can't get over how expensive those jack stands are. I KNOW nice jack stands are worth it, and I want some, but I just can't justify that much money for some metal welded together! I'm actually jealous of those of you that have them.
If you work on your own car...they are worth every penny
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But they are really ugly.
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Originally Posted by boulderbobo
If you work on your own car...they are worth every penny
How do jack the front of the car up before sliding both jack stands under safely?
For the rear of the car, I use the engine as jacking point but have no idea how to handle the front.

Thanks.
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+1 on these stands being worth the $$$. AND they don't damage the bottom of the car due to the nice flat, rubber pads.

Originally Posted by fixedgame
How do jack the front of the car up before sliding both jack stands under safely?
For the rear of the car, I use the engine as jacking point but have no idea how to handle the front.

Thanks.
Lift left side using left rear jack point, install left front jackstand.
Lift right side using right rear jack point, install right front jackstand.
Lift from rear (engine case), insert both rear jackstands.
(last step may require you to have parked up on some wood 2x10s to get the proper height, or even get the jack under the engine case)
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Originally Posted by skywachr
Just me I guess. I'd skip the custom powder coat ones and stick the $ in a 529 plan for whoever fits in the high chair in the background of the second photo.

+1...I don't care what tools look like. I just want them to work.


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