what axle stands?

[wanacoop]

I always put off doing any work on my cars due to no equipment. But with the S i want to do more myself, and i really need to change my rear springs now or poss just adjust the shocks. But either way I will need some axle stands. Do I just go for the cheapest one's I can find? Or pay extra for quality? I have found some fixed base one's with a pin(not a ratchet type) for 14pounds..

[stainless_steve]

I bought some new ratchet ones on fleabay for £14 a pair,bought two sets work great

[winters]

Bought 3 sets recently due to leaving them in various houses. Rachet ones a bit easier to adjust while flailing around underneath a half-jacked-up car. Though not much in it. Also note shape of the support and pick one that suits the chassis beam size. Some have rubber bits in the top- usefull for not mashing up your powdercoat/paint so much.

Otherwise all much of a muchness I'd think. Spent 15-25 on mine. All do the job.

Just make sure you'll get them under the car where you need them on their lowest setting and that they go up high enough.

Few blocks of wood and a jack and you are away [ETA: Unless you work in health and safety then don't do this!]

Edited by winters on Tuesday 14th July 21:04

[grahamw48]

...Had my present ones 30 years, so wondering if THEY need waxoiling.

[wanacoop]

cheers guys, i think the pin type look safer(just in my head anyhoo!) I'll just make sure the cradle is the right shape.

[EzyGriff]

I agree. The pin type is slightly more fiddly to get to the right height, but I happily trade a bit of swearing for having a ratchet give way while underneath the car.