Axle/chassis stands

[crackers]

At some point, hopefully not too far away, Wombat will be reduced to a rolling chassis and then just the chassis ladder. Levitation not being one of my many skills, I'll need something to stand her upon.

I've got a set of 4 of those 'normal' axle stands you get from the speed shops, but apart from needing them available for servicing other vehicles, they'd have to be set up fairly high to reach the chassis rails. Under the axles would work but not while I've got the suspension off.

What do you use? What do you recommend? Where's the best place to put them? How stable do they have to be (ie, how much pulling and shoving will the chassis cop)?

[debruiser]

I lowered the chassis down to the axle stands once the axles come off. it's not that heavy once stripped right down.... actually ahd it across 2 work benches while welding

[crackers]

I lowered the chassis down to the axle stands once the axles come off. it's not that heavy once stripped right down.... actually ahd it across 2 work benches while welding

That makes sense. I've actually got four saw horses from my boat building days and lifting the chassis up onto them would put it at a decent height for working. There's always a different way to look at things isn't there.

[Blknight.aus]

X2 for saw horses

If youve got the right size stands ive also been known to out the stands on top of the wheels to gain some more height. Dont do that if its more than just the chassis.

[Phil B]

As the others have said use saw horses to get it high enough so that you can work on it without bending over. Some temporary legs welded to the chassis will make sure you dont end up with a twist if you have to do major rust removal or repairs.
I used a chain block and slings to lift on end at a time, remove the axle at that end, raise it further and insert the saw horse under the chassis. Repeat for the other end. I was working by myself though.
Be safe and enjoy,

[debruiser]

As the others have said use saw horses to get it high enough so that you can work on it without bending over. Some temporary legs welded to the chassis will make sure you dont end up with a twist if you have to do major rust removal or repairs.
I used a chain block and slings to lift on end at a time, remove the axle at that end, raise it further and insert the saw horse under the chassis. Repeat for the other end. I was working by myself though.
Be safe and enjoy,

Or an engine crane ;)