Hydraulic Jack Stands.

**67mustangal** · Jun 22, 2012, 08:15 PM

Having hit my head several times while shooting around on the creeper i decided to make some elevating jack stands to give me extra clearance without compromising stability of the car. This is what i came up with using angle iron and some 1 tonne bottle jacke.

**Jon** · Jun 25, 2012, 12:22 PM

Thanks!

Added this to our Automotive category, and to our Stands and Dollies category. Also started a page for your homemade tools, here: 67mustangal's homemade tools. Your receipt:

Hydraulic Jack Stands by 67mustangal

tags: jack stand

**DIYer** · Feb 12, 2014, 04:52 PM

Haven't seen this before but it's a novel idea. I can't count the number of times I've had to readjust jackstands - and pumping the jack - to get more working clearance. With a rig like this, considerable time and frustration can be avoided.

**mbshop** · Nov 5, 2018, 07:55 PM

Just a point of safety, the stands should be nearer the springs. Plus axle tubes will bend with stands positioned like that.
otherwise, great idea.

**Frank S** · Nov 5, 2018, 08:32 PM

I like the hydraulic jack idea. for gaining extra clearance when needed once elevated always use the lynch pins to rest the load on never rely on the hydraulics of a jack.
While I prefer to position jack stands as far apart as possible for stability concerns,there are times when positioning them closer together is necessary.

**BTS** · Nov 6, 2018, 04:56 AM

Originally Posted by Frank S

I like the hydraulic jack idea. for gaining extra clearance when needed once elevated always use the lynch pins to rest the load on never rely on the hydraulics of a jack.
While I prefer to position jack stands as far apart as possible for stability concerns,there are times when positioning them closer together is necessary.

I second the lynch pin use. I`ve repaired enough failed hydraulic jacks and systems to know never to trust seals alone.