About to change starter motor and decided I should get some new stronger axle stands that are suitable for a nigh on 3 tonne vehicle.

So what do you use?

Ratchet or pin?
What minimum/ maximum height range?

Read some horror stories re very poor welding etc so recommendations very welcome. 2012 tdv8 Westminster arrived Jan 19 gone Dec 23

200 TDi discovery bobtail gone
RR classic v8 bobtail gone
300 tdi Discovery 3 dr gone

I bought these from SGS Engineering a while ago;

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/jsr2-axle-stands

Rachet and pin and really good quality like most SGS stuff. You don't need 2t per stand but I like the idea that they have a greater weight bearing capacity than I need. Current: FF Westminster money pit

Gone:
RRS 4.2 SC
RRS 3.6 TDV8
FL2 TD4

I got the sgs 12 tonne total as they are much bigger so more solid base and you don't need to raise as high and I know massive over kill but for the extra cost staying safer seemed a no brained. They have a pin that goes through to be safe from knocking the arm up. You do need a high lift jack to get the height for them though. Current 2007 TDV8 Vogue Buckingham Blue

Ordered the sgs 4 tonne ones should be here tomorrow along with rubber pads 2012 tdv8 Westminster arrived Jan 19 gone Dec 23

200 TDi discovery bobtail gone
RR classic v8 bobtail gone
300 tdi Discovery 3 dr gone