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Originally Posted by xthejuicex

I would avoid those liftstands. If you ever have to do any suspension work, they will be useless since you need the tire attached to lift the car.

I have normal 2 ton jack stands for any items related to suspension, wheels, tires, brakes. I like the height that the liftstands would provide for all other jobs.

Originally Posted by xthejuicex

I've pulled the trans and t-case out myself and I used the Harbor Freight 3 ton jack stands. They are a good deal taller than normal jack stands.

You trusted the jack stands at their highest setting? How tall are the 3 ton stands you have (I'd like to compare to my 2 ton)?

Originally Posted by xthejuicex

Also you may want to get the Low Lift trans jack from there too. It has helped me a bunch (http://www.harborfreight.com/450-lb-...ack-61232.html)

this looks very helpful, thanks.

Originally Posted by xthejuicex

In regards to your jack not going high enough, use a block of wood on the jack or get a better floor jack.

the liftstands guy recommended this specific jack - http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-l...ump-60678.html

Originally Posted by xthejuicex

Everything I've suggested is much cheaper than the LiftStands and much more versatile. Good Luck!

Yea, the liftstands are expensive at $686 shipped to me, and I would still need to buy the transmission jack you posted ($99.99), and the low-pro long reach floor jack ($139.99). Granted this would all probably cost less than the labor to have the shop do the job for me, but I would walk away with some pretty good tools. Obviously, it's much cheaper to just get 3 ton jack stands, the trans jack, and the floor jack.

Thanks for your input.