Jack Stands....

Make sure they are worth a sh*t before you trust your vehicle on them...Luckily I was beside it and not underneath it..

 

Good advice Jason. I do have a few cheaper ones, but any time I'm getting underneath I use some top of the line 6 ton units

 

Is that first one bent up or is the pic angle?

I don't like getting under any vehicle with my jackstands. I do it but never am comfortable.

 

Yeah it collapsed inward

It was def. not quiet mehh I had to sit down and take a couple beer break on the garage couch and stare at it for a minute. If it hadn't fallen forward also I would have been able to shut the garage door and call it a night.

 

Lemme guess, Harbor Freight? I've got 2 pair just like em. Thanks for the warning. I think if I was in your shoes, Mr. Harbor Freight would have to have them surgically removed from his colon.

 

Damn, I have one cheap set, my other 4 sets are all 5 ton or bigger. I still have gotten under neath a rig with the cheap 2 tons though. Maybe I should re think that, glad you are ok!!

 

Dayum.... glad you got it taken care of, next time call the house if you can't get me on the cell...

 

Glad your ok Jason!!!

This is one of those cases where the made in China logo really screams don't trust me. I use a set of old ones I have had for 25+ years that were cheapies when I got them but they are pretty stout compared to what you get nowadays

 

I have those exact ones!

I usually backup with jack as well, but sheesh that's scarry!

 

hummm.... makes me wonder about my cheapie craftsmen stands...

 

yikes.

 

I've had one of the old 'split tube' types break and collapse. Surprising at the time

I think you have to take ratings on the cheap Chinese gear with a grain of salt. I bought 2 pair of the 12 ton rated HF stands on sale, for about $30 a pair. They also come in 3 ton and 6 ton, for somewhat less, but you want the heavier ones. The HF stands have a pretty good reputation AFAIK.

 

I've been happy with my 2 sets of Crapsman HD high lift stands. Cost a bit more, but definitely worth it.


I had an old stamped steel one that was my fathers collapse under my trailer.

 

very glad you are OK. I have spent a bit of time under my jeep(s) on jackstands