Oelsh

Which ones are safer and stronger? Aluminum or steel jack stands?

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

^well, what are each of them rated for?

there are different types of stands for different kinds of cars, depending on weight.
some are truck stands...and some are car stands....
better find out the rating of the ones you are looking at.

Hazsun

assume both have same rating. Steel stands are safer on the wallet. I really want aluminum ones to put in the car, but they are like 4 times the cost of the steel ones.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

good point!

thoiboi

Aluminum are just lighter

truonghthe

I has aluminum one and has been using for years support various type of car from RX300, TL, RL to LS460 (heavy pig) without issue. The brand is Torrin (if I not mistaken) but like other member said the price will put a dent in your wallet. I paid $80 for a set but they are really light compare to the steel one.

08KBP_VA

OP not sure where you live but Harbor Freight has some good deals on the aluminum ones when you use coupons. 3 ton is more than sufficient.

Aluminum Jack Stands - 3 Ton