Make sure the sloped surface is solid - you do not want your stands to sink into a soft surface and tiltGood candidates include suspension mounting points or rails for the chassis. The best spots will differ between car models. Do not use the sump (oil reservoir) or floor pan (central metal plate) as these will not be strong enough to support an axle stand.

Make sure your stands are suitable for the vehicle you will be supporting and will be able to support its full weightAxle stands you can trust are essential when you want to do work underneath a vehicle. The Halfords 3 Tonne Axle Stands offer stability and safety thanks to their large base and load pin, with attached safety chain. Each stand can support a safe working load of 1.5 tonnes and there are five height positions ranging from 31cm up to 47.5cm. What our customers are saying: The weight of your vehicle is normally quoted on the vehicle identification number (VIN) plate inside the door jamb on the driver’s side of the car. It can usually also be found quoted in the manual, alongside some additional context, such as the weight at the front and rear axles and the maximum permissible weight when the vehicle is fully laden I bought two sets for carrying out a gearbox service on my BMW 5 series (e60 generation). The stands felt solid and gave me plenty of confidence about being under the car for some time! Would definitely recommend! Even on a slope, the stands must still be vertical, with the top over the base. To achieve this on a slanted slope you may need to only extend the stand partway, limiting the amount of workspace available Make sure you will be working on level and solid ground. Soft ground or a slope, even a slight one, can cause stands to tilt with potentially dangerous consequences

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Silverline 3 Tonne Axle Stands

Free Delivery is not available for Over-Sized parcels, such as Exhausts, Radiators & Headlamps - For details on these items please see the 'Oversized Items' section below. Whether you’re a workshop hobbyist or mechanically-minded pro, having the right tools can be the difference between project success and project frustration. Safety is always an important consideration but especially so when fatal accidents are a possibility. Here is how to use axle stands safely and correctly: Here at Halfords, we sell a wide range of tools and equipment to suit nearly every job you might want to carry out on your vehicle. All of them are worthy of praise, but here are the products that our customers have rated as the best of the best.