Jack stands

[Someguysomewhere26]

Do you guys use 3 ton or 6 ton jack stands?

I only ask as I have a pair of newish 3 tons already and and hoping I can just get another pair of 3 ton for a full set.

Or if I need to suck it up and get 6 tons.

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[JoeMongo]

If each of your jack stands are rated to 3000 lbs, you should be fine.

 

[OminousSkitter]

You have an SR5 (not a hybrid long bed). Unless it's loaded down with things like a camper, you're nowhere near 6000 lb (3 ton). A full set of 3-ton jack stands should be fine. Even a stock Trailhunter long bed (~5400 lb) should be OK on 3-ton stands assuming it isn't loaded down with gear.

Just remember, most jack stands are rated per pair. This still means 3-ton stands work for you, but that isn't 3 ton per stand unless explicitly stated as such (which is rare).

 

[Ray T]

Depends on how high you need the stands t go also with larger tires it adds some extra height to your frame

 

[CharlieLed]

More importantly, the stands should NOT be 3-leg tripods. Don't see many tripods in use any longer but still see them for sale on CL and FB.

 

[Will721]

Depends on how high you need the stands t go also with larger tires it adds some extra height to your frame

This right here. Obviously, weight rating is important. But I choose jack stands by height first, then just make sure they can hold thr weight I need. A tall collapsed stand is safer than a small extended one of any size.

Plus, if you do major work, nothing beats being able to sit under a rig rather than being on your back. For example, my spare tire no longer fits. When I put my rig on my big stands I'll be able to sit there and clean out the diff when its time.

 

[lauren01]

I’m using 6-ton Daytona jack stands because the footprint is bigger, plus they are taller if I need to lift high. The wider footprint makes me feel safer than if I were using the 3-ton size.

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