Tyson Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I am going to be putting the Supra on axle stands and wanted to know what the individual rating should be per stand if there is one or is it combined axle weight ? I’d like ones with decent ground clearance too as I want to do some clearing up underneath over the winter if anyone has any suggestions. Also I want to know if any of these block / pads that are supposed to be able to sit on the sill actually work and don’t allow damage. If not what are the alternatives ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 a block of wood with an appropriate groove down the middle to accommodate the sill would be more than adequate i'd assume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Most axle stands are rated to circa 2t, so more than adequate. The supra only weighs 1.6t in its entirety, so pretty much any axle stands on the market should suffice. You won't be able to use blocks on top of stands though, that's a recipe for disaster. I'm surprised no one's developed stands with round 'cups' on the top, for the grooved rubber blocks to sit in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Can't you use the diff at the rear and the cross member at the front ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 Most axle stands are rated to circa 2t, so more than adequate. The supra only weighs 1.6t in its entirety, so pretty much any axle stands on the market should suffice. You won't be able to use blocks on top of stands though, that's a recipe for disaster. I'm surprised no one's developed stands with round 'cups' on the top, for the grooved rubber blocks to sit in. /QUOTE] There are some like this if I understand you correctly just reading some reviews where the blocks have cracked or split and wondered if there were any that someone had used and recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 There are some like this if I understand you correctly just reading some reviews where the blocks have cracked or split and wondered if there were any that someone had used and recommended. I made some many years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 Can't you use the diff at the rear and the cross member at the front ? I have thought this but thought it would be more stable using wider mounting points. Or am I overthinking it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 I made some many years ago I remember you having some nylon blocks made but these were custom one off weren’t they ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I remember you having some nylon blocks made but these were custom one off weren’t they ? Yup i made them at work and god knows where they are now, lost in my mates workshop i'd have thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I have thought this but thought it would be more stable using wider mounting points. Or am I overthinking it ? Yep your over thinking it if your not working on the car and purely for storage i don't see a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Brave man to let any weight sit on the sill. Use the subframes for the axle stands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I didn't even realise these were a thing until now. I have the solid versions that sit in a trolley jack cup..... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F282727066013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I have thought this but thought it would be more stable using wider mounting points. Or am I overthinking it ? Post 14 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?274866-Axle-stands-adapters-for-Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Brave man to let any weight sit on the sill. Use the subframes for the axle standsAgreed. I use the sill with a cup rubber to get the car up then get a trolley jack right under on subframe and rear diff. Easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Hockey pugs are great and cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 Other than the diff where is the best place for long term axle stands ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 As long as the diff was also supported I would put them here (have done before) with the right axle stand top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 https://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2019/12/83.jpg Other than the diff where is the best place for long term axle stands ? Where the lift pads are ie where the scissor jack points are for changing a wheel and on the box sections just inside them on your pic? I'm a fan of the scissor jacks, they require physical effort and take time but the slots are good for the sill sections and they are easily/smoothly adjustable. I often lift mine with a scissor each side at the front and a jack on the diff as it's easy to get started. When up high you can lower nicely into the stands (with some very firm foam padding ie it compresses but not fully) and also leave some weight on both, so extra safe and least chance of damaging any jacking point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 and the front ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 and the front ? https://garagedreams.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Toyota-Supra-undercarriage-e1524134715137.jpg Same? Getting nice fit stands will help, you want the load spread on all contact surfaces to minimise marking http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?213485-jacking-points-bending-damaged/page4&highlight=jacking+points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Reviews Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 (edited) Is having a spare set of wheels for storage not an option, providing that is your intention, of course? Edited December 29, 2019 by Mo Reviews (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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