i couldn't afford the 3+ tonne units. just the 2 tonne stands.
i need to change my shift bushings, but i am curious if the 2 tonne stands are safe enough to support the car while i'm under it


thanks

 

To support the front of the car YES, to support the whole car no.

 

i think i only need to support the front anyway.

i'm not going to put the whole car up, just the front.
so it is safe then?

 

2 tons = 4000 lbs. Integras weigh much less than that (about 1400 lbs. less), so divide that weight by 4 (if you're supporting the whole car) and you obviously have a lot of safety room. They'll be fine.

 

I would not want to be tuggin and hammering on a car that is on 4 jack stands...no way...but for your needs hott-nix, yes they will be fine.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 9000rpms &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would not want to be tuggin and hammering on a car that is on 4 jack stands...</TD></TR></TABLE>The amount of weight they can support is one thing, & they're strong enough for that. How they resist toppling, when you're tugging on stuff, is a completely different question. For all I know, even the 3 or 4 ton units are no better for that kind of stability.

Whenever I put the car up on ramps or stands, I grab a bumper or a wheel & try to rock the whole car just to test it. BEFORE I ever get underneath...