Jack stands

[James]

Hey i was looking into buying some jack stands. I am trying to stay away from the ratcheting ones i just don’t trust those things so i found this pin type jacks stand http://www.heinwerner-automotive.com/ProductDetails/Omega/7TonForkliftStandPinStyle/32075B/370 for 88 bucks a pair. It says it’s for forklifts but would it really matter if i used them on a car.

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[2leadfeet]

I have a few sets of these and they work great for automotive work. Only downside is you’re limited in the 3 positions for height adjustment.

[JoeCool]

Does the pin have something to lock it in place ?
It will be bad to have an half inserted pin and drop a car on the stand.

[2leadfeet]

Mine don’t. But with the weight of a vehicle pushing down on the stands, the pin isn’t going to fall out without some major effort.

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