Jack Stand Weight Capacities

[dgp123]

I'm wondering about the weight of my vehicle and the jack stands I have. I know this isn't an area to guess and skimp. I have a pair of NAPA 2-ton jack stands (rated 2-tons as a pair). My 97 pathfinder weights 4005 lbs on the title... just a hair over 2 tons.

I want to jack up just the rear of the vehicle. Less than 2 tons would be on these stands, as the front wheels are still on the ground, right? and same for the front, although this bears engine weight? I've never had a vehicle this heavy where this has been a consideration. Thanks in advance

 

[scurvy]

Originally Posted By: dgp123
I have a pair of NAPA 2-ton jack stands (rated 2-tons as a pair). My 97 pathfinder weights 4005 lbs on the title... just a hair over 2 tons.

I want to jack up just the rear of the vehicle. Less than 2 tons would be on these stands, as the front wheels are still on the ground, right? and same for the front, although this bears engine weight?


That's correct, the full weight of the vehicle would be spread between the jack stands on one end and on the suspension/wheels/tires/ground on the other end, roughly in the same proportions while it is stationary (as the angle of inclination is fairly low).

FWIW, I would buy a set of 4 jackstands at a much higher capacity - 6 tons or so. They're cheap, much safer and higher-rated jackstands are almost always taller. Plus with a set of 4 you can double them up for safety.

 

[FZ1]

I don't get under anything that weighs more than 125 pounds.

 

[chubbs1]

4 ton SUV jacks would work. If i'm getting under a car I want to be as safe as possible so I would definitely get some heavier capacity jacks. Be safe!

 

[chubbs1]

Originally Posted By: FZ1
I don't get under anything that weighs more than 125 pounds.


LOL

 

[morris]

my dad had a 1964 imperial, 5,000 lbs? early 80s. he dropped it on a pair of small stands, both kicked out and clasped. he went to parts house. bought a pair of walker stands 5 ton each. i said that was a lot of money. he said "how much is your life worth?" still have the 5 ton stands.