Does anyone do anything different than Rennstand?
I wonder about just buying four hydraulic jacks and then making a mechanical block for the hydraulic jacks so that it can't fall down even if there is a hydraulic failure. Something like one of these:
That would be even more expensive than Rennstands though. $1,000 worth of floor jacks and $400 worth of locks for the floor jacks.
Jut seems pretty crazy to spend $900 on a full set of Rennstands to be able to safely do some basic work on your car.
I wonder about just buying four hydraulic jacks and then making a mechanical block for the hydraulic jacks so that it can't fall down even if there is a hydraulic failure. Something like one of these:
JACK LOCK
Turn your Pro Eagle Jack into a JACK STAND with this user friendly tool. Extends into place with the push of a lever, locking your Jack at the height you need until it is removed. Holds even if hydraulic pressure is released accidentally, and when you are done, it's small enough to store in a...
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Jack Rod
Turn your floor jack into a jack stand with the Jack Rod. Tired of the hassle and potential hazards of traditional jack stands? Say hello to the AGM Jack Rod, your ultimate solution for transforming your floor jack into a secure, reliable jack stand. No more worries about jack failures or...
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That would be even more expensive than Rennstands though. $1,000 worth of floor jacks and $400 worth of locks for the floor jacks.
Jut seems pretty crazy to spend $900 on a full set of Rennstands to be able to safely do some basic work on your car.