John P
Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: West Sussex
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Who can recommend a good quality 3 ton folding axle stand to support the D3?
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John
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 15th May 2014 12:47 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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I got the set I use for the D4 from Machine Mart. Seem fine for the occasional use that they get. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
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| 15th May 2014 12:52 pm |
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John P
Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: West Sussex
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Hmmm, I've looked on Machine Mart and cannot see any folding ones? Have you got a link? 
Thanks
John
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| 15th May 2014 12:58 pm |
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Sloss
Member Since: 18 Aug 2013
Location: Aberdeenish
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I'd be worried that they'd fold shut at the wrong time but no doubt they lock 'open'. Stew,
2010 D4 gone but I really loved it
Went back to Merc - C350 AMG
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| 15th May 2014 1:00 pm |
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DiskoStew
Member Since: 15 Apr 2013
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I'm currently looking for a decent pair. I cab't really justify a pair of non-folding as well as a pair of folding so I'm just looking for some really good quality folding. That way I can use them on the drive and still keep one in the car.
These are looking quite good at £32.99 a pair...
http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydraulic-j...tAod_CAATA
Still welcome to alternative suggestions though.
Cheers,
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| 15th May 2014 1:18 pm |
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Grunders
Member Since: 30 Apr 2011
Location: Manchester
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+1, same ones here used on D3, tractor and other projects, no issues and still going strong, in fact for the last week sat under my z4 whilst the wheels being refurbed... If it ain't broke... Take it apart anyway, how else you gonna find out how it works
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| 15th May 2014 2:01 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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John P wrote:Hmmm, I've looked on Machine Mart and cannot see any folding ones? Have you got a link?
Thanks
John
 Sorry, no they're not folding. Wish that they were as they take up a bit of space in my already packed shed. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
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| 15th May 2014 2:04 pm |
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John P
Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 1278
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Are you sure those are high enough? I have 3 pairs of normal axle stands, and at 430mm the tyres are still touching the ground.
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John
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| 15th May 2014 2:15 pm |
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MarsKy
Member Since: 23 Dec 2011
Location: Lanarkshire
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DiskoStew wrote:These are looking quite good at £32.99 a pair...
http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydraulic-j...tAod_CAATA
£32.99+VAT=£39.59. But for 2 pairs:
"Buy one get one free! Purchase one pair of stands and receive a second set of stands free of charge - four stands for the price of two!"
Edit: not foldable though.
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| 15th May 2014 2:22 pm |
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ebygum32
Member Since: 03 Oct 2010
Location: yorkshire - London
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I have the same ones as grzesiul only mine are rated to 6 tons, bought them from local autocar shop, had a two ton camper sat on them for over a year whilst stripping it down, no issues with them at all. Goodyear Duratracs
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| 15th May 2014 2:29 pm |
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John P
Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: West Sussex
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grzesiul wrote:John
I have ones like in the link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/28131388757...amp;ff19=0
used them extensively for over 4 years with no issues at all
G
Hi G
So where do put your stand under the car? I put mine under the chassis rail. Do you put yours there as well, and do your wheels clear the ground?
Thanks
John
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| 15th May 2014 2:40 pm |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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No issues with clearance but mine is coiler might behave a bit different when raised from Air suspended one
and yes I put them under the frame in most cases but also under front arms jacking points
G
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| 15th May 2014 2:55 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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I have some like these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-AS3000F-f...27e3beb537
no issues whatsoever - I keep one in the car in case I have to use the stupid jack.
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| 15th May 2014 5:51 pm |
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John P
Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 1278
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Hi Al
I was looking at the AS6000F actually, as the AS3000F only has a max height of 415mm. (AS6000F has a max height of 580mm) My car is currently on axle stands, all 4 stands are on the jacking points and those are at 450mm, and I still cannot get the wheel off. The wheel still touches the ground, and I have to jack the wishbone up another 10mm in order to get the wheel off.
So if you can get your wheel off on a 415mm stand, then there must be something wrong with my suspension. 
Hmm need to investigate that.
Thanks
John
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