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Rambles



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Axle Stands

which ones are recommended?
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anything from 2 tonnes upwards .. ... - .- -.




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Post #217371 18th Oct 2013 12:51pm
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Rambles



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most have minimum / maximum heights

i am guessing 430mm maximum is not going to be enough? do I need more like a range from 400mm to 600mm?
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these are the ones i use..

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/...xle+stands

max height is 430mm and thats enough.remember its not the body that is 'suspended' but the chassis... ... - .- -.




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Post #217393 18th Oct 2013 2:49pm
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^ Me too - good heavy duty product

They also do a taller/broader one -

Thumbs Up Where do you go after one of these . . . ?
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stan wrote:
its not the body that is 'suspended' but the chassis...


Stan, I don't understand. It's a monocoque?
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i meant the metal bits underneath.. Wink ... - .- -.




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Ah.
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Going to pick up a set of 6 tonne ones with plenty height adjustment tomorrow.
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