As always check to make sure the item is good before purchase but to just make a blanket statement like yours seems harsh. Your video isn't a good test(Isn't even the same manufacturer) and if this was happening their would be a safety recall on these items. BLACK JACK 1.5 Ton Scissor Jack, L 17.72 inches x W 2.36 inches x H 3.74 inches x W 8.80 pounds. Available for Pickup, Delivery or 1-day shipping Pickup Delivery 1-day shipping. You do understand you have to lift the weight that is being applied to the jack-stand for this to let go. BLACKJACK Ratcheting Jack Stands - 3 Ton Capacity, 3 Ton Jack Stands. Please do not go underneath your car with these stands! If you're cheap and want to change your tire, just jack up your car, put your other tire under a support as backup and change your tire, then remove other tire. The youtube video is just an example showing it's possible to fail and with little effort. Maybe not your neighbor, your wife? friends? Are you really willing to risk a life for a few dollars in saving? He accidentally tripped and while trying to get his balance back he kicked the ratchet. Not all stands are built equal and you're betting your life on a $30 jack stand that doesn't have a safety feature.Ī simple example, you're working on your car and your neighbor came over checking out what you're doing. The stand he was using was an example was a 6 ton stand, are you taking out the probability it's not possible to move it if it's a 3 ton stand like the one listed by op? If the stand were actually on the ground, ground clearance would have made it even more difficult for him to swing with much force, or fit a long bar where he did (depending on which way you arranged the stand). It doesn't? His jack stand only failed when he bashed it several times with increasing *upward* force in the wrong spot with a mallet or used a long tool for leverage.

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