Vehicle Support Stands

Support stands hold a vehicle or a portion of its weight after it has been raised, providing a secondary means of support so work can proceed safely. They are not lifting devices — they support a load already raised by a lift or jack.

Mahle ShopPRO support stands and air lift and support stands in several capacity classes, plus related accessories such as extra-long aluminum ramps for four-post lifts.

A support stand holds a load already raised. An air lift and support stand uses shop air to raise the load and then support it. The combined units save a step but need an air supply; plain stands are simpler and always available.

Rate on the actual load the stand will carry, not the vehicle's total weight, since stands normally support a portion. Confirm the rating on the specific stand and use stands in matched pairs or sets rather than mixing capacities under one vehicle.

Yes, and that is a common application — supporting a component or axle while the vehicle is on a lift, or providing secondary support during work. Follow the lift manufacturer's guidance on placing stands under a raised vehicle.

Check for bent or deformed legs, damaged locking mechanisms, cracked welds, and correct pin or ratchet engagement. Any stand with a compromised locking mechanism should be removed from service immediately rather than kept as a spare.

For four-post lifts, longer ramps reduce the approach angle so low-clearance vehicles can drive on without scraping. If your shop sees lowered or sports cars, longer ramps solve a recurring problem. A recurring scraping complaint is usually the sign it's time to add them.