I want to paint my wheels and I have to take em off. I was wondering if a pair of 3 ton jack stands will be able to hold up the h3? I will be painting two wheels at a time so the h3 will be held up by 2 jacks stands and 2 wheels? Do you think it will work?

 

I think the h3 is 5000 lb. so lifting one end is about half that.
3 tons is 6000 lb huh.

 

You really should use jack stands...

 

As long as you do not get under it, you should be ok. If I were going to get under the 3, I'd go with heavier jack stands.

My 3 weighs almost 6000 #.

 

Max of 3000 lbs on a 12,000 lbs worth of jack stand. More than enough I would think.

 

1- 3 ton (6,000lbs) jack stand will support the weight of the whole vehicle. Curb weight is 4,700lbs. 2-3 ton jack stands is sufficient when only lifting 1 end at a time. Lift it up, support the vehicle with your jack stands, then give it a shake/push, to find out if it holds, then take your wheels off. GL

 

Don't forget to chalk the other side of the vehicle that has the tires still on the ground.

 

Chock.

 

Check!

 

Chick?