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theTman
08-26-2004, 03:03 PM
what do you guys use for stands to raise up your quad while working on it? i need to get one but dont know what to get!

thanks

08-26-2004, 03:09 PM
a jack with a cinderblock on it

08-26-2004, 03:19 PM
A papa johns pizza rack cut in half....:D

quadrcr161
08-26-2004, 03:20 PM
yeas ago we copied a metal folding JP racing stand and build several to use in our shop. but i like the new alum ones better, try looking around lonestar or at nacs, im sure they have something

roostin_dale
08-26-2004, 03:32 PM
In the garage I have a big ATV jack and at the track we have one of those X-factor folding stands....

Honda4trax250x
08-26-2004, 03:39 PM
i use a cinder block with a thick rubber block between it and the quad

Doibugu2
08-26-2004, 03:43 PM
trusty old 5 gallon bucket

FatBoy Racing
08-26-2004, 03:45 PM
Though I rarely find it necessary to elevate my quads to work on them, when I do I normally use whatever is on hand, such as a milk crate or even jackstands with a small piece of cardboard over the tips to prevent scratching finishes. I just couldnt justify spending what they get for those 'stands' when I can use just about ANYTHING else. When I'm in the field, I use my riding/tool box, to which I've attached a piece of 1/2" plywood on top.

Have fun!

Duncanracer
08-26-2004, 04:20 PM
2 or more rear tires...

SHOCKER
08-26-2004, 04:44 PM
atv stand or jacks

Cole Trane
08-26-2004, 05:40 PM
Two front tires with rims, and a couple of peices of cardboard. That's right, I'm ghetto!! :macho :macho

Pappy
08-26-2004, 05:44 PM
i use an old metal stand i found near a dumpster

exatak199
08-26-2004, 05:47 PM
good old block of wood does the trick;)

wvspeedfreak
08-26-2004, 06:05 PM
I welded a couple stands up out of 1" square tubing.They work really well.If I had someone to post pics for me I'd show 'em to ya.

rollie
08-26-2004, 06:56 PM
haha i use the reycling bin.......lol and a milk crate i wana get an X-factor stand tho:)

trick450r
08-26-2004, 07:25 PM
i use a hydrolic atv jack....for racing im making a stand....

250rAL
08-26-2004, 07:45 PM
Getting a machine in the air is essential when you have a back like mine. I made a platform that fits on the saddle of my garage jack. once the machine is in the air, I use tie downs from each corner of the machine down to the jack to steady it. Once it's tied down I can even roll it around the shop.

M300ex03
08-26-2004, 07:54 PM
milk crate never let me down..

acold7dusta
08-27-2004, 12:01 AM
jack it up and use jack stands

markk
08-27-2004, 12:05 AM
AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO USES A MILK CRATE OR TWO? LOL


I would buy a good stand, I have used an AC before and it does the trick!

Punk'd
08-27-2004, 12:09 AM
I use me cooler:D

Ryan
08-27-2004, 12:18 AM
Originally posted by acold7dusta
use jack stands


Thats what I use.

exrider360
08-27-2004, 08:41 AM
my dads busa stand and a cinder block when i need it:macho :macho works wonders

sharkinthepool
08-27-2004, 08:57 AM
An ATV jack at home and a heavy plastic toolbox I got at Wally-world for at the track. The cool thing is it looks like an ATV stand.

markk
08-27-2004, 10:37 AM
Originally posted by Punk'd
I use me cooler:D



ahahah SO DOES 300racer!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats just funny!!!!

ny300exrider
08-27-2004, 12:09 PM
Originally posted by markk
AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO USES A MILK CRATE OR TWO? LOL


I would buy a good stand, I have used an AC before and it does the trick!
not only you!:D

theTman
08-27-2004, 12:13 PM
i used milk crates today....and they almost snapped from the weight....i wont be doing that again

Kilabanshee
08-27-2004, 01:13 PM
Milk crate or a 5 gallon bucket.

TCracin440ex
08-27-2004, 03:58 PM
my friend has 1 that he baught from ac racing...im going to measure the length of his and go get some strong angle iron and some steel tubes and make my own....