Harbor Freight Jackstand RECALL- Tested, Failure Analysis, Returned!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 พ.ค. 2020
- These things are DEADLY! Please return yours ASAP!!
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Still make a great gift for the father in law.
Lmao. Savage.
You too is going to be a father-in-law one day😁😁
😂
I guess your father in law is a dick.
Ha Ha Ha.
even when i use jack stands i ALWAYS put my tires or another hydraulic jack under the vehicle to be a back up safety. You have to have a secondary back up to jack stands.
Right, I never trust any jack stand by itself 16:33 always use triple backup it's me under the car
I agree, the jack always stays and tires under the rig if they are off.
Agreed. I always use double the needed stands plus I leave the jack in place as backup.
that's very Important! I do the same thing when i change my oil, and when ever i do my Brake jobs on other people's cars.
I'm the same way. I don't leave my life to any one device when under a car.
The scary thing is how long these things have been around and no one noticed until now.
Right
Somebody probably died or got really hurt
I've noticed and avoided them for pin type ones.
Couple years ago I bumped one putting tools under a boat trailer and the trailer immediately dropped. Guessing it was holding 1000 lbs at the time, and bumping a ratchet into the lever was all that was needed for it to drop.
They probably are good on light loads
Actually more dangerous. Light loads put less force on the mousetrap that is the pawl
Dude could play Hank Hill in real life.
But, I dont sell propane and propane accessories... check this out:
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Lmfaooooooo 😂😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😭
Butane
Dang it, Bobby!
That's exactly what I thought!
Safety pins should mandatory on all jack stands.
I agree
Big Papa - Agreed. Inconvenience beats being crushed to death every time. 👍
It looks like the safety pin sheered on the second jack stand when he was hitting it with the metal handle, but never mentioned it or touched it again for the rest of the video.
It didn’t sheer, I was able to beat it back down and it returned to functioning.
I don't believe that.
When you were giving it a "love tap" with the handle, the handle suddenly failed and the got stuck pointing up, indicating the safety pin sheared. When you were showing them on the tailgate, the second stand's handle is pointing down and resting on the base rather than sticking out at 90 degrees, indicating the safety pin sheared.
I don't know if you just didn't think about it or notice it, but am pretty positive the safety pin sheered and the handle broke as intended.
Gave some of these to my neighbor to borrow. He hasn't returned them. He's awfully quite lately
😂😂😂
Any bad smell coming from his garage?
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Andy Kay you may want to tell him about it for liability purposes, now that you know about the recall.
😳😬😬😖😵.
Why are there so many people making fun of this guy, his car, and being extremely impatient. You guys need to chill, he’s just trying to inform us and let us know how it fails. Which he did fantastically.
Thank you!
Yes! this guy took a short time on a tool we use that could've easily cost someone their life! I'm grateful for this. I'm a Harbor Freight customer that appreciates someone testing these things before I buy.
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your right!
In this case it does, and we should blame ourselves for allowing American industry to fall to the wayside.
If you life depends on a piece of equipment, don’t buy it from habor freight. It’s that simple
I agree
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It's one chinese brand vs the other. Who knows when the chinese jack stands from auto zone/home depot/tractor supply will be recalled next.
I wish the stuff you can get at harbor freight was available as made in usa and readily available to purchase. They have been innovative in their product delivery and availability. Any piece of equipment should be treated with respect and expected to fail or expect the unexpected. For the price, many harbor freight tools are worth their weight in gold. Others however might not be worth a steamy pile of cold morning outhouse crap.
@@thornyturtleranch6152 They used to make their stuff a lot better. We have a set that are at least 20 years old, maybe more like 30 and they work flawlessly and are built decent.
Wow, I have these. Giving to my brother-n-law next time I see him.
😂
🤣
😂
Lol no chill
Wow are you serious!!!!! Delete this comment now , because if they find it they are going to say it was premeditated 😉. Lmao
Hate to say it but this recall might improve the quality control.
You’re most likely right.
Yup. Recalls aren't always a bad thing
Exactly what I was thinking
Big Wheel wtf are you even saying
Big Wheel 🌯
Thanks for this video! My old neighbor lost his son to a jack stand failure back in the 1970’s. He was a great guy. Fought in Vietnam as a proud member of the US Marine Corp! Such a tragic accident!
When I use jack stands,I always keep the floor jack under tension after backing it away to have the full weight on the jack stands. I also place the wheel and tire under the frame as a third back up! It might seem to be a little over kill but I will never place my life to any jack stand!
Thanks for the personal story and recommendation
I do the same, leave the jack under slight pressure and stack the two front tires wedged in under the front bumper and frame. That’s my life insurance policy.
Yeah why would you solely rely on just the stands I use the jacks and stands
“Dam it Bobby” I like propane!!!
Nah, coal is where its at
He's got a Hank Hill vibe to him, but he has a charcoal smoker dangerously close to the back of his trailer that he's trying to knock down.
Its a house, not a trailer and the pit is in storage, not in use. Whats the issue?
@@MurphysLawGarage what kinda cooker you got next to your flatbed trailer? I use a Weber smokey mountain cooker.
Lol, wrong “trailer”. Just a Weber coal pit with a smoke box. Nothing fancy.
I think we all sorta knew we were risking our lives using anything from harbor freight 😂
Lmao
"I think we all sorta knew we were risking our lives using anything from China." Fixed it for you, lol
@@jonstarritt848 I risk my life on eBay all the time 😂
Better than craftmans. And hey if you want to go broke buying the big names go head bud
😂😭🤣
I always keep the jack under the vehicle with the jack stand. Who doesn’t do that?
Brave people
It's not always possible (jack can get in the way). I put tires under it if I can though.
I trust a jackstand with a pin all the way through or blocks a lot more than any jack.
@Jr ALEXANDER if a jack fails the car could fall and crush you. The best option is to set the frame on blocks, or a jack stsnd with pins.
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Replaced mine yesterday. I know I am over 2 years late, but didn't really understand the risk until I came across this video. Best demonstration I have seen. Thanks to your wife for recommending you test the new ones, however I saw they are now buying back these new ones as well, so I ended up going with a non-ratcheting, pin style. Thanks again.
Harbor Freight is buying back which "new ones"? I have "new ones" made since the recall. 3-ton & supposedly the problems were fixed. Not so?? All do my own searching for info, but if you've got the part numbers for any "new ones" HF recalled, do please let me know. Many thanks.
Thank you so much for making this video! I would of had no idea about the recall. Can't tell you how many times I've been working under mine with nothing but them supporting the vehicles. Crazy to think I was using them to be safer, and find out theirs a recall.
You’re very welcome
im glad you showed the difference between the old and the new stand. actual proof the issue was fixed!
Thank my wife 😂
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I've never watched your channel before but sir this is the best video covering these stands I've seen! Thanks so much for making this video! I hope it saves someone. Thankfully i don't have these stands but even though I'm checking all my stand from now on. It's not worth your life or health!
Thank you so much for the kind words!
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Great video!! Love that you actually showed the failure. I work in local shop and we had 4 sets of those until we saw recall in an ad. Sad part is I had a close call and thought I just hadn’t gotten the locks in place, when in reality I had actually bumped the stand with my foot sliding out from under the car. Needless to say that was last time I used that set. Too close for comfort. Wish would’ve found this video sooner but still great info
Thank you. Im glad you survived to talk about it.
Glad he pointed out the problem in detail.
Thanks!
Near death story. I had a set of the 61197 6 ton jack stands from Harbor Freight. The front of the truck was sitting on the jack stands under the frame. I was under the f-150, laying on the ground I pulled on the front bumper to slide my body out from under the vehicle after I had made my repair. The jack stands failed and the truck fell on me. Thank God the wheels were on the truck, otherwise I would have been crushed, suffocated, bled out, or all 3. I suffered no injuries other than paranoia now every time I'm under a vehicle. These jack stands are no joke and you should check your stands and immediately return these if you have the ones that are being recalled.
Im so happy you’re ok and were able to wall away. Apparently some weren’t.
It's only the extension ratchet that fails. The body of the jack stand is not the problem. So the truck would of only went down to the height of the stand. Like you said you had the wheels on, even if you didn't have the wheel on the stand body would of stopped the truck from completely hitting the ground.
Mark Thomas unless your under the axle
Mark Thomas that's a good point Mark.
@@MJTAUTOMOTIVE If one failed and vehicle slid of other stand because you could be in big trouble. Not everyone using these on exactly level ground either.
My experience with these jack stands also shows failure when weight is shifted in the direction of the pawl. Your analysis shows exactly why I experienced this failure!
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The lighter the item being supported by these bad stands, the easier it will collapse! That is what you showed using your trailer!
Thanks for the excellent review and PSA!
Harbor Freight was great honoring your return too!
I have a pair of 62392 3 tons, and the rack has a pretty deep tooth and the handle does have to move a fair amount before it is released, but I am not really a fan of the handle being so "vulnerable" and easy to hit.
You’re welcome, thank you!
PSA! The newer RED jack stands have been recalled also for a faulty weld. I was just @ H.F. today. 7/7/20
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I just got a new blue set, are they safe? I always shake my car before I go under, by the looks of it the arm has to be moved up more to release the Jack
They have all been recalled
This is why I bought a set of 4 Esco 10498's. Amazing jack stands that use a pin design instead of a ratchet design. Feels so sturdy and never had an issue with them. Pretty interesting how you were able to replicate the issues stated by the recall. Thanks for posting!
No problem sir!
I love my ESCOs! I never go under a car unless it's on ESCO stands now, they're stupid sturdy.
I've never trusted any jacks or stands. I always use. Stands and a Jack or extra jack stands. Or a chunk of wood I always try to use something extra. For a fail safe.
If im prying on it I sure do as well.
@@MurphysLawGarage amen brother!
Yup. Always use a backup. jack+jackstands. Jackstands plus something wedged underneath just in case. jackstands plus an extra jack stand. Or just placing the stands such that if one of the two fails you won't get crushed. My vehicle be damned if one fails - I just don't want to be underneath it where I'll be crushed in case it does.
I lower the floor jack just enough for it to settle on the stands and then close the valve so it's just below the jack point. If the stand falls, I want the jack there to catch it.
I just use ramps and wood blocks
Hi, this is an extremely impressive video ty, not many people care about other people lives, you reached out to the world to make it known that product is defective and you showed pure quality compassion to save lives, my hat is off to you my friend and my deepest respect to this video, I also have the pleasure of seeing first hand that hf stands behind the product they sell, exchange no question asked with a much safer product that you tested and it held up to it’s potential, excellent quality video ty so much, much respect, Bob Frate,
Thank you!
What's valuable about this video is that it shows and explains the rationale as to WHY the jack stand failed. THANK YOU.
You’re very welcome.
My big takeaway is -- don't get complacent with lighter relative loads because they might be where the most danger lurks.
Correct, its counter intuitive.
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I have those jack stands and got the email about the recall. I've laid under many cars with the defective stands, running on pure luck. Heading to HF tomorrow for replacement. Excellent video brother 👍. Really shows the engineering problem with these stands. You've undoubtedly saved a life with this content. Thanks!
Thanks
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@@MurphysLawGarage U Rock
Thanks for this video I have a set of the defective jack stands. I'm taking them back tomorrow. I've had them for 3 years now and WOW!! I'm so glad I'm still alive.
So glad we could help! Thank you for watching, please share the video!
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Thanks for taking the time to explain this matter. Blessings to you and your family.
You are very welcome
I noticed in the test at HF, when you used the release lever on the recalled stand it just straight drops. On the new one there is a bit of rise to the extension as you rotate the release lever. That's what you want to see. That makes it impossible to release that stand with any real weight on it.
Thats correct
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Murphy's Law Garage so are you pushing this trash on every comment
Because its the only USA made jack left and a small veteran owned business. They deserve to reap the rewards of HF’s failures.
@@MurphysLawGarage the US jack Co jackstand teeth look worse than the recalled HF ???!!!!.
I do like the idea of made in the USA though.
Just watched the AvE video about these stands and the recall and YT recommended this video. I gotta say, I like your style and compassion and the content was real. Subed.
Thank you so much! Wow...a direct comparison to AVE, I have arrived! 😂, now to figure out how to bumblef*ck
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Thank you for this! The difference between the two types is massive. Take good care brother! 👍
You’re very welcome! If your looking to replace them:
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I still have two of these and I have used them in the past under a motorhome...haven't used them since the recall....will be getting my new ones soon!
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I exchanged my 6 ton units this morning, yep easy to do. Be safe and carry on.
Glad to hear it was painless for you as well. Thanks
I did the same this morning . They gave me a store gift card after I wanted to exchange them for new ones but the cashier told me none were in stock and did not know when they would get them. Went home and ordered another brand from Amazon.
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I'm waiting to return mine when they have a replacement. I needed them for this long weekend, but a friend was nice enough to loan me some. I shudder to think of the times I was under the car feeling like I was safe !
I agree! Fear and anger!
@@MurphysLawGarage Don't fear the past. The only thing that could happen is what did happen.
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Thank you for your help. I will return mine ASAP.
You’re welcome!
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7:51 Oh so now it's Paul's fault
Definitely Pawl’s fault
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Huuuuh.. why is it always MY fault??
Lol
I don't think anyone knows how to inspect stands before we buy until now.
Thanks
Murphy's Law Garage I thought well seems okay to me. Then you showed the teeth wear and I was horrified anyone could be under that!
Im glad I could help.
Murphy's Law Garage of course, whatever helps me not die I appreciate hahaha
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Instantly subscribed for two reasons: 1. Perfect channel name to describe the process of DIY car repair. 2. A real man's cummins without a lift, stacks, and that other bs people my age do. Great stuff!
Thank you so much! Enjoy our shenanigans!
You should definitely check out our other on going builds. Hit the playlists section!
Definitely best comment. 👍🏻
Thank you for your well presented discussion as to how and why these POTENTIALLY DEADLY stands should never be considered !!
You’re very welcome
Wow thanks for posting this! Your a good man for this! Just used mine 2 days ago on my 2020 Silverado to change the oil. Although ive had them for about 3 yrs and used the hell out of them i never had any issues with them. Taking them back tomorrow.
You’re very welcome! Please consider taking the store credit and buying USA made instead!
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It's going to fail!! Let me get the Sledgehammer😂😂😂🤪
Well, jack handle, but yeah. I wanted to see if it would drop the trailer before it sheered the safety pin.
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Never had any issues but I always keep that floor jack engaged stands were a second safety but still gonna get rid of them thanks for the info .
No problem sir.
I have a pair of Harbor Freights jack stands not in the recall, but after watching this video, I'm definitely second guessing them. I just spent 3 - 10 hour days under a 2012 Grand Cherokee so I will DEFINITELY be replacing mine with American made soon. Thanks SO MUCH for this video and demo of the failure.
Your very welcome
You got the NEWER Pittsburgh stands made AFTER the resolution of the recall?
I have a pair of the 3-ton ones, and the pawl engagement is way better than the ones in this video.
Another point of failure not shown in this video was separation of the welded seams on the base because the factory welds hadn't penetrated. I read of a few guys who ground the paint off, and ran full-penetration welds down those side seams to cure that.
Also, the throat of the older version was too wide between the pawl and the "blank" back of the post, so the pawl was engaging, but not much, and it was well beyond the point of being flat to the teeth on the post, so there were cases where the pawl engagement was so shallow that the load on the post just bent the tip of the nose on the pawl, and the stand collapsed.
I covered the welds in a video after this one - the replacement stands failed in this way. Moral of the story here is not to trust HF with safety equipment.
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Sir, Thank You so much for posting this video. Taking the time out of your life to try to help save others. My Wife thanks you. I have 4 of the 6 ton grey ones with my hotrod sitting on it right now while being rebuilt.
You’re very welcome
The release handle is suppose to break loose from the latching paw when there’s weight on the jack stand and when up force on the handle. It’s a safety shear pin, and you can see it on the latching paw assembly
Correct, but it didnt sheer the pin and maintain its load. It just dropped.
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Need to return mine, I have 2 sets but they have been used many times and only have stickers on one set. Hopefully they still honor that
They should
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I’m right with you. I have husky jack stands but I think about this all the time as I’m laying under a vehicles. Thank you for the video.
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Thanks so much for making this video...I was looking into some other car related stuff on other channels and I saw your video show up in the play list...I have 3 pairs of the 6 tons that I have to get credited once they finally open up the borders between Canada and the US... The new version indeed looks more beefy and thank you for showing the demonstration at then end...cheers from Canada!
You’re very welcome
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Holly cow, and that's why I always throw the tire under, I was about to get some last week, my tool truck guy has some expensive ones but I guess you don't cheap out on safety
I agree!
Anything safety related should always do it's designed job, 100% of the time.
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A few years ago I was working underneath my car while it was on jackstands, one of my jeans pant legs got caught on the release handle, and got hooked on real good. I was panicking because I was effectively trapped under the car with no way to get out without pulling my leg that was caught on the release handle. I thought about just undoing my pants and getting out butt-naked but my sneakers would have kept me from getting the pants off and I wasn't in a position to kick them off without tugging on the handle. The minutes I spent unhooking myself while underneath the car felt like an eternity.
Jeeze that sounds terrifying! Thank you for commenting, please share the video with friends and family!
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That would be a scary situation.
The release handle is on a cam system that requires lifting the entire vehicle. I doubt your pocket has the tensile strength to budge that handle
I work in the nude for just that very reason!
Wow smh, what a miracle that jack stand didn't fail you while under a vehicle. My fathers showed me to always place the tire I removed under the vehicle for additional security in case the jack stand failed.
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Thank for making me understand what was wrong with the jacks.
I sure did, thanks.
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The most important factor for proper pawl engagement/retention is that the upright must be lifted slightly for the pawl to come out. If you watch the upright on the new stand you will see it rise when he actuates the pawl lever.
Thats correct!
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I didn't realize he stands have been recalled. I have a camper trailer sitting on them right now. I have used them for years with no issue. In total I have six. They have fallen over on soft ground and we're not damaged I guess I might take them up to harbor freight and get new ones
I never thought much of this kind of design jack stands.
I still use the pin held tubular jack stands. Very solid and stable. Aside from that, big blocks of wood are my stands of choice.
You just have to be careful with the type of wood and placement. Modern cars pinch welds can easily split wood like an axe.
Thank You very much! I will exchange mine tomoro. I seem to recall my buddy saying something about this just before we put the front end of my 1972 Winnebago on a pair for 6 months. Thankfully nothing happened!
You’re very welcome
The word “hurt” isn’t usually associated with poorly made jack stands, it’s Death. Thank you for showing the misaligned pawl and skimpy cogs/ratchets on those stands.
No problem
This is some of the funniest comments I’ve ever read😂. Great channel,great audience I’m in.
Thanks!
The other defective item is that Nissan in the driveway.
True
It was wildly cheap and I know how to fix it 🤷🏼♂️
Ohhhh right because import= bad... yeah sure....
Bryan Mengwasser nah. But Nissan=bad for sure. There is a reason Nissan is in the verge of collapse
@@XplusX12345678 yes!!!
I'm checking mine out tomorrow morning... Thank you for your informative video it probably will save a life or two!
You’re very welcome
That lady had no idea what you were talking about but you sold it.
😂 fact
@@MurphysLawGarage 👍👍👍
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I shake my vehicles when I put them on jack stands every time.
You should!
click click boom. I also had them resting not even on a support, just resting on the lowest of the frame itself. i return them shits today
Thanks for the demo. Always a fear of mine when I crawl under our cars. I’ve always kept spare wheels to place under with enough “skull” clearance and a hydraulic jack on standby so my wife can quickly lift it and pull me out... though she might just want to watch me squirm to death.
You’re welcome, lol
Glade i came across your video just checked my jack stands and sure enough it has a recall.
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Returned mine seamlessly. I was offered a store credit or cash with no hesitation. Took the money!
Awesome, consider getting a set from USJACK.com and use our coupon code MLG15OFF
@@MurphysLawGarage Thanks! I wasn't sure where to get a reputable replacement. I'll check them out!
The Strongway 6-ton jack stand sold at Northern Tools has a safety pin that prevents the pawl from moving for added security and costs about the same.
Unfortunately the engagement of that pin is pretty questionable. There is a great video covering it.
you have no idea , how many innocent lives you have saved with video, I will be returning em tomorrow got the exact one that you had.Massive thanks Bro
Well, if you go by social media analytics I’ve reached at least 1 million people directly - but secondary contact I can’t estimate. You’re very welcome.
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I got the letter in the mail during the pandemic and started looking at the stands and noticed this but never made a video, i use to be a big video guy but never crossed my mind, so great job for keeping people safe.
Much appreciated 🙏
Finally, a great representation of where the jack stands have failed. Thanks for the video.
edit: Inspected my ACDelco 2-ton stands and they are good. Now that I am informed of what to look for, I'll keep my eyes on other stands.
You’re welcome
Thank you so very much for taking the time to make this important video and possibly saving someones life!
You’re very welcome, please share!
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That’s why I bought the jack stands where there have a secondary pin so even if you lifted the handle they wouldn’t collapse til you pulled the pin out.
Those are the best
Or the old-school ones that just have a big transverse pin and no ratchet mechanism. A little slower to set up, but as idiot-proof as they come. You can even replace the pin with a nut and bolt so they absolutely will not slip out. Another case of "progress" actually making things worse.
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I've had one of these drop a 99 Ford Explorer on me 3 years ago. They were under the rear axle holding the rear end up and it just dropped straight down. Luckily the tires were still on the vehicle and there was probably a quarter inch of space left from the frame rail and my chest. The stands went to my scrap metal pile immediately after.
Wow! Scary!
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Thank you for the side-by-side shot ! Can clearly see what to look for.
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Mine are in storage up in Houston Texas for now, but they will go back once I get delivery from the warehouse. I had one fail and thought it was just not set right. Thanks for posting this one !
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I love the animation of Scotty Kilmar at the beginning in his garage.
Lol, thanks
😅😅😅 literally the best comment I've ever read... scotty Kilmer is the national Inquirer of car repair videos.
Definitely wasn’t Scotty...wasn’t a 94 Celica
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Great overview. I have sold old jack stands they aren't HF but I'm sure are cheap. I'm going to inspect them and make sure they're square and they don't drop too easy!
Definitely!
This is honestly why I always use double jack stands, I always have to have a extra one on there just in case one fails. I even re pump the jack just to where it starts to build pressure so the jack stands are doing most of the work but the jack is still there just in case.
👍🏼
At least HF is doing the right thing recalling them. They're great about returns in general.
Yep
Holy crap...bringing mine back now...thanks
Please do, no problem!
I never trusted them so I use the 6ton jacks for small cars
Edit : I watched the rest of the video & learned thats not a good idea 😂
Lmao!
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My grandfather was a MAC tool salesman so my stands are 50 years old and so thick you can put them under a tank.
Im sure they are amazing!
Wow, thanks for making this video............I have the 3 ton jackstands I have been using for years, and didn't know about the recall until I watched your video. I'll be returning them today!!
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Use tyres under with the jack in place and stands! That’s 3 things there to stop you from being crushed! I use the old style stands (pull up and insert the thick metal pin) just takes an extra second to set up but safety is key. At worst I’d end up with a broken nose lol
Thanks for the advice!
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Murphy's Law Garage I’m from the uk and already have great jack stands but thanks anyways
You’re welcome. Thank you for viewing from across the pond!
Murphy's Law Garage no worries! There are a lot of the same jack stands here (and with poor quality welds not to mention not fully locking in the teeth) without any recalls as far as I’m aware so I just steer clear of them and watching your video they look pretty much the same. I think ‘they’ are trying to kill us 🤣
8:42 someone drivin by...”...Did you see that guy bangin that trailer...He was gettin freaky nasty in broad day light! Gross?”
Lmao
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Thanks for the info! (and the follow up video which is how I found this info) At this exact moment, I have a smaller (Civic) at my home currently on these stands! I was sitting here thinking at the beginning of the video how Im "probably fine, because its a smaller car". Your video proves otherwise! You very well may have saved my life, as well as others with this info!
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Wow, good coverage. I never noticed how shallow those ratchets are. My old Craftsmen have very deep ratchets. I returned mine, thanks.
No problem, thank you for watching.
4:00 "The frame is actually sagging a little." No surprise there! It's a Dodge.
All modern frames flex to improve ride quality. Especially this 20yo one with 300,000 miles.
@@MurphysLawGarage I prefer a rigid truck frame with a proper suspension for improved ride quality. Jacking up an empty pickup truck by the center of the frame and casually noticing (eyeballing) a sagging frame sounds like a flexible frame to me. Might be hard to control when loaded to the max.
Its a fine balance, but these second gen’s are pretty flexible.
Got a scotty Kilmer fan here I see.
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thanks Murph!
I learned how to inspect jackstands!!!
Its JB, your welcome!
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My front of my car stood on these jack stands for about 5 months. Even threw a 4.6 earthquake they didn't drop my car. Right now they actually holding the front up of a old suburban. That truck has been backed into while on these jack stands. They have not failed yet.
They are mousetraps, it only takes once.
Such a great video…thank you again. Just randomly came up on my feed and so thankful it did.
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Just imagine what his neighbors are thinking as he does all this
They are used to it
One thing that you definitely want to see is the cast center section (saddle) needs to raise up when the ratchet is engaged in the tooth section while lifting the handle to release the pawl. The more lift of the saddle, the more it is engaged and the more something weighs, the more secure it will grip because it will require the vehicle to raise before it can come down. Yours were of the mousetrap design.
They sure are
Thanks for the info I checked mine and sure enough they are in bad condition like yours I'm just greatful they didn't fail while I was under my car rebuilding the rearend and changing the transmission headed to replace them today 👍👍🇺🇸
Good to hear
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This is the best test I’ve seen
Thanks
Look at this mans grass! Well done sir!
Thank you sir!
Right so green and lush!! ❤️
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The way I look at it the Wright brothers didn't play it safe and look what they accomplished. :)
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Okay. So buy yourself a set of these and put your life on the line. I checked my 3 ton stands and they failed. There was a lot of casting and weld slag on the teeth that would not allow full engagement. I had already decided that mine were going into the dumpster even before I found this video. I went searching the internet when I saw this. Mine are part of a Husky garage jack set that I got as a birthday gift several years ago and I had not even used them. I saw they were pretty cheap and decided to check them. I'm glad I did. Looks like the same Chinese company makes these stands and many mfrs. use them. I see that my garage jack set by Husky is now being sold by many brokers, possibly because they had to pay out a big lawsuit. The jack set I got is now down to around $55. Originally, they were intended to be sold for around $110. Smells like a big problem with these jack stands. The welds on the creeper that came with the Husky set broke and the creeper folded up the first time I used it and I weigh only 170 lbs. I should have suspected something about the overall quality of this set when that happened.
@@robj2704 I already own a set .
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I had a friend killed when a sheet metal jack stand collapsed while he was under a car, many years ago and his chest was crushed. Since then, I always, ALWAYS use 6"x6" blocks stacked up along side each jackstand.
Sorry to hear that.
I got my stands from advance auto parts over ten years ago and they are like the new red ones you got there. They are good.
Most likely