What Is an Axle Stand

Axle stands can be used to support the axle of a vehicle that has been jacked up off the ground, axle stands are often used for more long term support as opposed to a jack that could lose hydraulic pressure over time. The axle stand is a fixed rigid structure that supports the vehicle in the most appropriate place.

What are axle stands used for?

Axle stands are specialist tools used to support cars and other vehicles that have been lifted off the ground to access the underside. They are raised using hydraulic jacks – bottle jacks – to carry out maintenance or make repairs including changing the oil or fixing an exhaust pipe.

How much weight can axle stands hold?

Just make sure you have Axle stands that are capable of holding the weight of your vehicle. The most common weight capacities are 2 Ton, 3 Ton & 4 Ton. However, Euro Car Parts have Axle stands capable of holding 44 Tons.