How high to lift car with jack stands?

[vintage]

I've been using some smallish (14 inch max) jack stands on the rear, but want to elevate the entire 2002, evenly, for a more "comfortable" working position. Before I send money to Northern Tool (or similar) for a set of four jack stands, thought I would ask the FAQ for feedback/experience. I am replacing brakes and suspension (springs and shocks), exhaust will also be replaced. Probably more I don't know about. Is it even "wise" to consider a four jack stand setup? Suggestions welcome - and much appreciated.

[BlindRhino]

Shawn,

I used the same thing, but I ran a 4x6 across both of the jack stands and just to be safe put a couple cinder blocks in there too. on a cement floor the car could get bumped and fall with just the jackstands. Make sure you have something else in there too. At a minimum a jack.

Russ

[SteveJ]

After the jackstands are placed, I always run the jack back up snug to the car.

I think my M3 is up on four stands about 14 inches high, maybe a touch more or less. I know I've been able to scoot a transmission out from under the car, so however wide the bell housing is.

I picked up some really nice four legged stands. They don't go super high, but feel so much more sturdy than those cheap three legged ones.

[mrdew]

Only because this is how high by hydraulic jack goes