Jack Stands

[cb450r]

So I bought these 3 ton Craftsman "Professional" branded jack stands http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950159000P?vName=Tools&cName=Mechanics+Tools&sName=Lift+Equipment
at my local Sears the other day on sale for 20$ Any one have anything good or bad to say about them? I know jack stands are "Jack stands" right? Damn impulse buying anyway lol.

 

[eschoendorff]

They are really pretty light duty. I would [gasp] recommend the orange 6 ton stands from Harbor Freight (6 ton minimum!). I have never felt insecure with them and they are probably made in the same factory as the Craftsmans....

 

[cb450r]

Good point! I'm sure it's the same migrant worker putting different stickers and paint on other name branded products. I'll have to look into the HF stands, I actually wanted something a little more heavy duty then these anyway.

 

[goodfellow]

They are really pretty light duty. I would [gasp] recommend the orange 6 ton stands from Harbor Freight (6 ton minimum!). I have never felt insecure with them and they are probably made in the same factory as the Craftsmans....

Ditto on the 6 ton HF models. They're regularly on sale for $19.99 and they definitely hold up. I've owned two full sets since the early 90's and they have provided excellent service.

Although, I just looked at them, and they were made in Taiwan. They look identical to the current models though.

 

[Sunrise]

i have 3 ton craftmans, i have no problem with them.

 

[rsanter]

I have them and I also have the clone from HF and both work equally well
I also have the larger stands from HF and prefer them when I am really getting the car up in the air

bob

 

[oldno3fan]

anyone know were i can buy these at a cheaper than 100.00 ea
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31fD-v5VQgL._SL500_.jpg