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went to check out repco and super cheap for a set of chassis stands high enough for a Hilux and they where both useless. Can anyone point me in the right direction to get some...
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did you try some 5t ones as they are nearly twice the length of the smaller ones, this is what i use in my 105 series with 35s on and it works grate.

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Repco have a good range but some stores you have to ask as not everything is on the shelf waiting for you. They will get them in which usually only takes a day.
They are more commonly referred to as axle stands and you will want at least 3 ton or larger. I have some 6 ton ones but you need to good jack to lift vehicle high enough to utilise the full height of those ones.
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Philip did you get yours from repco?

I asked the sales person in both shops and they didnt have a clue. Might try and ring tomorrow and see if i get someone in the know.
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If you asked for chassis stands they probably wouldnt know what your talking about, most people call them axle stands now.
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timmay556 wrote:went to check out repco and super cheap for a set of chassis stands high enough for a Hilux and they where both useless. Can anyone point me in the right direction to get some...


What part of the country are you in?

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ClassicCruiserSpares wrote:If you asked for chassis stands they probably wouldnt know what your talking about, most people call them axle stands now.


Or jack stands
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any where that sells "powerbuilt" brand tools, which is every where. will be able to get the powerbuilt 5or6 ton truck axle stands which go about 600mm high and have a wide base. tho the same ones used to be bigger 10 years ago when I got mine.. mate bought there big ones about 3 years and they were a bit smaller. Trade tool suppliers like "Total trade" "tradeZone" which I think are nationwide chains stock power built
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I got my 6 tons stands off trade me from TOPMAQ...are real high & sturdy....also have a big footprint so wont topple over easily
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Im in Taupo sorry mate.

I will check out that tard me guy.
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Na mate i got them from Barn saver i think that is what the place is called i can fined out if you like.
i think it cost me $175 for 2 stands and 1 3.5t jack.
i found then on trademe

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timmay556 wrote:Philip did you get yours from repco?

I asked the sales person in both shops and they didnt have a clue. Might try and ring tomorrow and see if i get someone in the know.
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awesome, thanks guys
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