Keep an eye on your local Harbor Freight. They often have sales on things like jack stands, hydraulic jacks, creepers, etc... Get the heavy duty (6 ton) stands and a 4 ton floor jack (ratings). It may seem a bit of 'overkill', but the extra 20 or 30 bucks can mean a lot in terms of safety.

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