Jack stands for stable vehicle support during workshop work

Industrial Shed’s Jack Stands collection contains vehicle-support stands from Kincrome and Bahco, including ratchet stand sets, pin-style stands, aluminium stands and a vehicle-positioning jack stand. Jack stands are critical safety equipment for suitable vehicle-service tasks: they support a load after it has been raised with a compatible jack. They are not interchangeable with trailer stabiliser stands, lifting jacks or workshop stools.

Select jack stands by vehicle and support point

Check the vehicle manufacturer’s approved support points, the required total capacity and the minimum and maximum stand heights for the job. The range includes Kincrome pin and ratchet formats, heavy-duty ratchet stand options, and Bahco steel and aluminium jack stands. Compare the supplier’s stated capacity, saddle design, height range and locking method on the individual product page. A stand must be used as part of a compatible pair or arrangement as specified by the supplier.

Jack stands work with a jack—never instead of one

Raise the vehicle with a suitable lifting device, position the stands at approved points, lower the load carefully onto the stands and confirm stability before beginning work. Never work beneath a vehicle supported only by a hydraulic jack. Do not use damaged stands, mix unmatched stand types in one arrangement, stack blocks beneath a stand or adjust the stand while it is loaded. For complementary equipment, see Hydraulic Jacks and Automotive Lifting & Engine Support.

Inspect before every use

Check the ratchet teeth, locking pawl, pins, saddles, legs, welds and base for damage, corrosion, deformation or missing components. Use stands on a firm, level surface and ensure the saddle bears correctly against the designated vehicle point. If there is any uncertainty about vehicle support, load distribution or the condition of the equipment, stop and follow the vehicle and equipment manufacturers’ procedures.

Jack stand FAQs

Can I leave a vehicle on a hydraulic jack overnight?

No. A hydraulic jack is a lifting device, not a long-term support method. Use appropriately rated jack stands at approved support points where the task requires supported vehicle access.

Do jack stands need to be used in pairs?

Follow the stand and vehicle manufacturer instructions for the intended arrangement. In many vehicle-service applications a matched pair is used to support the vehicle safely and evenly.

What is the difference between a pin stand and a ratchet stand?

Pin stands use a mechanical pin to set height, while ratchet stands use a toothed post and locking pawl. Both must be selected, positioned and inspected according to their specific instructions and stated capacity.