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Old 03-05-2018, 08:28 AM   #1
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Poor mans Jack stands

They dont cost much, made of 2x4 scrap, and function perfect under the tires!....oh and fully adjustable 😆
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Old 03-05-2018, 09:01 AM   #2
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You have a very nice truck. Good idea. Thank you for sharing.
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Old 03-05-2018, 10:08 AM   #3
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Re: Poor mans Jack stands

You screw those together, or just lay them atop each other?
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Old 03-05-2018, 10:13 AM   #4
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Works great and love your truck, .
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Old 03-05-2018, 06:17 PM   #5
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You screw those together, or just lay them atop each other?
Definitely screw them together
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Old 03-06-2018, 12:27 AM   #6
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Re: Poor mans Jack stands

That's a great idea. Will definitely steal it.

I have a bunch of 2x4 scraps!
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Old 03-06-2018, 11:35 AM   #7
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I made a set like that, I used one of the PL adhesives and screws
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Old 03-06-2018, 10:12 PM   #8
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Re: Poor mans Jack stands

Reminds of the ones from RaceRamps
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Old 03-08-2018, 07:59 PM   #9
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Those are pretty nice.
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Old 03-09-2018, 02:02 AM   #10
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Those are pretty nice.
Pretty cool, how'd ya get it to hang from the ceiling like that?
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Old 03-09-2018, 11:20 AM   #11
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Pretty cool, how'd ya get it to hang from the ceiling like that?
That's where the adhesive comes in, plus it frees up a lot of floor space.
Pure genius!
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Old 03-10-2018, 12:40 AM   #12
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Pretty cool, how'd ya get it to hang from the ceiling like that?
Really big screws
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