Jack stands

[richard5933]

I've been looking for a pair of jack stands to use under the rear of my 4106 instead of wood blocking. From what I've seen, blocking under the engine cradle mounts at the bulkhead is an acceptable place to block the body. My measurements with air bags inflated shows about a 10-1/2" clear height. This would mean that I'd like to have a pair of jack stands that go down a bit below this (for when they air bags are not fully inflated). Problem is, I have not been able to find a pair of stands that is both rated for the weight and short enough to fit where they need to go.

What are others using to block the rear of the 4106? Am I using a proper space to block? Anyone have a lead on some suitable jack stands?

Thanks
Richard

[Zephod]

Honestly, any stands strong enough would be very heavy. Last time I did anything like that, I used piles of concrete blocks as my stands.


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[brmax]

Sorry Richard, thought I had a ringer!
This place here I used a bit and in the organization they used a lot.
http://store.grayusa.com/index.php/vehicle-support-stands/model-35-tf.html#product_tabs_specifications_tabbed
This stuff made here in the States falls under the real rules ( it better be able to ) and they do have some nice equipment.  Real nice if your a Mechanic or even the many that armchair the task obviously if your doing the wrenchin and in your twenties its a very smart place to invest.
Maybe these would interest:
http://store.grayusa.com/index.php/vehicle-support-stands/model-25-tf.html#product_tabs_specifications_tabbed
Its made in Missouri you can count on it.

Floyd

[PP]

I know Zephod suggested cinder blocks, but I've had one literally explode from the compression forces of our bus sitting on it. Loud bang and sudden drop. Thought I was back in the war. Now I use a combination of wood blocks and screw jacks. As I find more screw jacks, I'm eliminating the wood blocks. I like the adjustability of the screw jacks even if they're rating doesn't quite meet the weight of a bus, I'm not trying to lift the bus with them  . I place 4 in the rear (2 in front of drive axle where it's welded to the frame and 2 under the engine cradle) the front bags never lose air so I don't use any up front.
HTH Will

[kyle4501]

With your height restrictions, you will likely need to make your own.

Acme thread 1-1/4" x 5 threads per inch will support 29,000 lbs.

Some heavy steel angle, and a couple of acme nuts & bolts . . . . .

[Zephod]

I know Zephod suggested cinder blocks, but I've had one literally explode from the compression forces of our bus sitting on it. Loud bang and sudden drop. Thought I was back in the war. Now I use a combination of wood blocks and screw jacks. As I find more screw jacks, I'm eliminating the wood blocks. I like the adjustability of the screw jacks even if they're rating doesn't quite meet the weight of a bus, I'm not trying to lift the bus with them  . I place 4 in the rear (2 in front of drive axle where it's welded to the frame and 2 under the engine cradle) the front bags never lose air so I don't use any up front.
HTH Will

And I've had wood crumble. Guess everybody has different experiences


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[windtrader]

How about placing a 2"x12" board down in front of each rear tire, drive onto them, and you just got an extra 1 1/2" height for jacks.

[kyle4501]

How about placing a 2"x12" board down in front of each rear tire, drive onto them, and you just got an extra 1 1/2" height for jacks.

Sometimes, moving the coach isn't an option.

[kyle4501]

And I've had wood crumble. Guess everybody has different experiences


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Only time I've had wood crush is when it was too small for the load placed on it. Often, a piece of 1/4" thick steel between the wood & coach is all that's needed to distribute the load & not crush the wood.

[eagle19952]

8" ID pipe
an inside 7 1/2" OD pipe schd 80
13/16 inch drill bit
a variety of steel gussets
a 3/4" draw pin....
a drill press
a welding machine
presto changeO

[luvrbus]

I have the stands Brmax linked I don't trust the others since they are rated in pairs,they are pricey but worth it IMO 

[Zephod]

Digging an inspection pit helps


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[Oonrahnjay]

I have the stands Brmax linked I don't trust the others since they are rated in pairs,they are pricey but worth it IMO 

        50,000 Lb each!!  Wow, that's a solid jack stand.  Sure looks good to me. 

[luvrbus]

I have the cheap type locking fail with me before so that is why I have the pin type now 

[sledhead]

how about this

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maximum-3-ton-aluminum-axle-stands-0091627p.html

dave