Using Jack Stands On Dirt

The easy solution is to keep a few thick plates of steel laying around i prefer 12 x12 at minimum to set underneath of the jack stands.

Using jack stands on dirt.

If supporting the whole front or rear of the vehicle use jack stands in pairs preferably set and locked to equal height. The pit posse dirt bike atv scissor floor jack is at the top end of the lift stand scale. It allows you to raise your bike to a comfortable working height. Something i did that i thought someone else might benefit from.

You may want to avoid using them after heavy rain as the ground may be soft. Make sure your vehicle is parked on a flat concrete surface and that the conditions of the floor on which you will be using the jack stands is solid and free of debris. If supporting one corner of the vehicle place the jack stand under the jacking point and adjust the height locking it in place with the pin or pawl as applicable. This way you re less likely to damage your driveway and your jack stands won t sink and start to tilt.

Support the vehicle with jack stands. Jack stands step 1. The stand lowers to 13 330mm and simply rolls under your motorcycle on the wheels and can be pumped up to a comfortable working height the maximum height is 36 914mm. Throw a piece of wood under your jack stands to keep them from digging into your driveway.

Lay them under the jack stands so they spread the load to stop the stands sinking into the ground. This spreads the weight force of the jack stands across the entire plate. This will ensure that the jack stands will stay in place. Park on a solid surface.