Jack stands and floor Jack: Good to keep?

[Vintage Veloce]

I had these jack stands and floor jack in storage for a bunch of years and just got them back.

On a smooth level floor they worked fine for oil changes under my lightweight car (under 3500 pounds).

I did love the design and light weight. And the post and pin seemed secure. But the small flat base sometimes seemed a bit delicate to use, even on flat and level floor.

After being a garage journal member for a couple years and reading about jack accidents... well, are these worth keeping?

 

[larry_g]

Yes they are worth keeping. It may not be wise to hold up a rig while pulling a trans or other heavy work but just to hold it up probably OK. I also use jack stands for holding things other than vehicles so to me even the cheap ones are useful. I just do not trust my life to them.

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[pepi]

jack stands are unstable at best, don't you think?

 

[h~moto]

Personally, I avoid Chinese tools like the plague. Seeing that you should not get under a floor jack that lifts a vehicle, I guess the jack is usable. But there is no way I would trust those jack stands for anything. Buy quality stands that are made in the USA. The 4-leg ones with a wide base are stable when used correctly.

 

[BDT/NWMN]

Fasten rubber blocks to the top saddles, them turn them upside down and fasten the base to the underside of a workbench = Adjustable Height Workbench

 

[wkndwarrior29]

You could weld larger steel plates to the base. That style stand is very popular for European cars because you can make a steel block to sit in the saddle that seats in Jack pad adapters.

Edit: see adapters https://www.reverselogic.us/jack-stands.html

I bet you can find a bmw enthusiast to trade other stands for them. I would if I was closer... (Although I also have the esco's shown)

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[JUNK-MAN]

Hold on to them, if you dont trust the stands, either scrap em, or weld on a larger plate.

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[DTE]

We use jack stands all the time, but they are good ones ! I just spent Friday evening helping my son pull the transmission out of this Dodge. And it isn't going to fall unless you were to do something stupid.

 

[drewsifer714]

OT. Nice Dodge! It that metal flake brown paint?
I only ask because I have an '81 D-150 that is that color.
Well, what's left of the paint anyways.

Why did that trans come out? I just had mine out. Apparently, the clutch is supposed to do something when you depress the peddle, and it eventually requires attention if it doesn't.

More on topic. I keep a set of HF jack stands around. Got to the point where i don't trust the pawl on the adjustment, but the bases work just fine for lower cars.

I also find that jack stands are good for light duty stuff like lawn tractors and the rear axles of motorcycles if you don't trust a car over your noggin.

 

[trekgod3]

Interesting design, never seen that before. Don't look as stable as the traditional 4 leg pyramid shaped ones. I just upgraded to a set of 6 ton stands with locking pins.

 

[DTE]

OT. Nice Dodge! It that metal flake brown paint?
I only ask because I have an '81 D-150 that is that color.
Well, what's left of the paint anyways.

Why did that trans come out? I just had mine out. Apparently, the clutch is supposed to do something when you depress the peddle, and it eventually requires attention if it doesn't.

More on topic. I keep a set of HF jack stands around. Got to the point where i don't trust the pawl on the adjustment, but the bases work just fine for lower cars.

I also find that jack stands are good for light duty stuff like lawn tractors and the rear axles of motorcycles if you don't trust a car over your noggin.

It is a automatic, when it would warm up it would loss the forward gears. On a air check the low clutch apply was not working. Looks like the o rings on the piston are bad. I am letting my son work through it. He was checking it out tonight. The truck had been sitting for several years.

 

[601HP]

I've owned those same jack stands for about 10 years. The picture on the box appealed to me when I made the purchase. But when I used them 1 or 2 times I felt they weren't stable enough. If I was wrenching on a 15/16" headed bolt and nut, I could slightly rock the car unintentionally.

I never use them and won't again. Don't know why I haven't placed them in the trash.

I only use 4-legged stands, either 3-ton or 6-ton, depending on the vehicle I work on.

David

 

[NUTTSGT]

I remember when I saw those things the first time. I thought they were iffy then. I can't say my opinion has changed.

If you were putting a small vehicle up on stands for storage, yeah maybe.

 

[Empty Pockets]

I would get better jack stands with a MUCH larger footprint. Those don't look too stable. I might be inclined to keep them, but I know I wouldn't trust life and limb to them

 

[jd_1138]

Those have way too small of a footprint. I wouldn't even give them away because an unsuspecting mechanical noob might crush themselves to death.

 

[mfewtrail]

I vote keep them. You can always use them for other projects besides holding up a car. I used four of my stands the other day to sit a washing machine on so I could pull the transmission out for example.

 

[6PTsocket]

Personally, I avoid Chinese tools like the plague. Seeing that you should not get under a floor jack that lifts a vehicle, I guess the jack is usable. But there is no way I would trust those jack stands for anything. Buy quality stands that are made in the USA. The 4-leg ones with a wide base are stable when used correctly.

I have 2 pairs of similar 3 tons and four 6 ton Chinese ratcheting stands. I have had them for years. I have had cars and trucks on them for extended periods. I always make sure that everything is level and wobble free. I have no reason not to trust them.

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[Tonyuk]

They look a bit small at the base for me, i feel more comfortable with the stands that have 3-4 legs on them.

And a locking pin.

 

[aaronrkelly]

I say keep them - IF you have a use.

I started with a cheapy jack and stands.....which I still have despite now using mostly high end, American made heavy duty stuff.

......because I dont need a $500 overbuilt jack or heavy duty stands to lift/hold my mower/ATV or one end of my motorcycle.....and if I didnt have the little ones Id be dragging this big heavy *** jack and stands around the garage.

Now if were not talking mower/atv or something similar - I wouldnt use the JACK STANDS at all. I wouldnt get under a car with them.

The jack.....maybe I guess a small car.

Point is.....not everything requires high dollar, built like a tank stuff.

 

[Vintage Veloce]

Well, guys thanks for all the comments!... I just took them to goodwill.
I'll keep the pump jack, it may be cheesy, but there is no real danger with in, as I'll get better jack stands.

 

[Tonyuk]

That jack looks similar to a 2t Arcan jack i got from costco a few years ago, maybe even a re-brand.

Best jack i've ever used.

 

[Vintage Veloce]

The jack is OK. I like how small and light it is.

 

[Knotgoalie]

I got tired of jacking and stands for doing oil changes. I bought a set (2) of Rhino ramps at PA when they went on sale for $60...(12,000lb/set of four=3000lb ea.) perfect for front end "get me under there safely" jobs. Drive on...drive off.