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post Feb 2 2010, 07:39 PM
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post Feb 2 2010, 07:50 PM
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Sure wish they had the kind where you put pins through the base to retain the saddles, though.
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post Feb 2 2010, 08:50 PM
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This type can be scary--as Gint will testify. Be very careful if you buy them. A pin is the key to safety with stands along with making sure they are flat on the floor.

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post Feb 2 2010, 11:26 PM
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Be sure they're locked in place and them bungie the handle to the base, and keep a floor jack snug under the long. Havne't seen any with pins outside of the high priced tool shops. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Gint...is this what happened to you..was it under buttercup? All OK now?
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post Feb 3 2010, 07:43 AM
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QUOTE(bandjoey @ Feb 2 2010, 10:26 PM) *
Gint...is this what happened to you..was it under buttercup? All OK now?
It had nothing to do with buttercup. 3 years ago this April Fool's. What a coincidence...

Yeah, I have plenty of those jackstands. They get used to hold up axle assemblies and such, but I'll never get under anything they're holding up. Only pinned jackstands for me.
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post Feb 3 2010, 08:09 AM
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I'm still using mine, but I place spare wheels (w/mounted tires) on their sides under the car, in the event that one of these jackstands should fail.
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post Feb 7 2010, 07:33 AM
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Why are these style stands even made anymore? Back in the day I had a set of pinned jackstands, but now I have these. Wouldn't pinned be simpler/cheaper to make anyway?
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post Feb 7 2010, 09:09 AM
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QUOTE(esses62 @ Feb 7 2010, 08:32 AM) *

Anyone have a picture of the correct pinned jackstands? Those chinese ones are the only ones that I have seen sold at my FLAPS


It does appear the entire jack stand universe has been overrun with ratchet-style jack stands having no lock mechanism. If I understand correctly, it's not that the various elements are weak. It's that the ratchet mechanism can be disengaged if something bumps the handle. Is that right?

Here are a couple from a Google images search for "jack stands":

http://www.usatoolwarehouse.com/Merchant2/...01/otc-1582.gif
http://www.asedeals.com/JackStands2Jpg.jpg
http://www.dmstools.com/tn/TN-OME-32225.jpg

This one looks to be the best of both worlds:

http://www.northerntool.com/images/product...s/144853_lg.jpg

though it doesn't seem that the pin goes through the post. It looks like it's a lock mechanism for the ratchet.

S

Also - came across this patent: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4856747.pdf

Last edit, I promise... Google for "pin style jack stands". It would appear they are only available nowadays for heavy duty applications (10-ton or greater).
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post Feb 7 2010, 06:13 PM
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I have these ones from AC Hydraulic. They are fantastic and I would never risk my life or my car to anything of inferior design or construction. Pelican Parts used to carry them but not sure anymore.

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http://www.ac-hydraulic.com/Default.asp?mo...st&catid=51
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post Feb 7 2010, 08:14 PM
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I just can't trust any jackstand by itself - who knows what excellent quality control measures went into its manufacturing....in China.
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post Feb 7 2010, 09:46 PM
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Like I said. bungie the handle down and put a jack or wheels under the pan for a backup. These are heavy duty and I've shaken the car to test them and they hold, but I still dont' get under the car without backup. I don't think they will slip down but the handle is the place to accidentally kick or drop something against, and then WAM!
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post Feb 9 2010, 07:31 PM
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See that void under the racheted extender? A piece of 2x4 fits neatly through there and prevents any accidental release - guaranteed.

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post Feb 9 2010, 08:18 PM
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I stack the wheels under the car. I didn't worry about it until I read about Gint. Now I play it safe!
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post Feb 9 2010, 08:40 PM
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I'm sure folks here are all aware of the hazards. I worry more about the thousands of unsuspecting folks who are unaware of the danger. I'd guess they are about as dangerous as Toyotas...

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