If the stands would not interfere with the job you are doing you can place them under the front subframe to support the vehicle. I don't prefer this approach as you have to get under the vehicle to place them there, but it works. I purchased a system (Craftsman) that has the stand built into the jack so when you release the jack the stand part of the unit takes over and it's a one shot deal. They no longer make the jack/stand combo I have but there are things like that on Amazon now. They are a bit expensive but I find them really handy and I feel very secure working on the car using this system.