Jack Stand

Yes, 3-ton jack stands are often enough for a light-duty pickup when they are correctly rated, placed on suitable support points, and used as a matched pair. They are not automatically enough for every truck, especially a heavy-duty pickup, loaded vehicle, or job requiring the entire truck to rest on stands. The important distinction is…

Yes, a pair of properly rated 3-ton jack stands is usually enough to support a Ram 1500, provided each stand is rated for 3 tons, the truck is lifted on a solid level surface, and the stands are placed at approved support points. The rating must be understood correctly: two 3-ton stands generally provide a…