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Harbor Freight Jack Stands

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Airborne22, May 19, 2020.

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  1. May 19, 2020 at 10:53 AM
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    I need to look at the stands we have down in the stable - my father-in-law loved to shop Harbor Freight.
     
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  3. May 19, 2020 at 10:57 AM
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    Damn that’s a lot of jack stands.
     
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  4. May 19, 2020 at 10:58 AM
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    Thanks for the notice. Better check the 3 ton set.
     
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  5. May 19, 2020 at 11:07 AM
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    I'm almost certain I have these stands...
     
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  6. May 19, 2020 at 11:08 AM
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    Just got the notice as well, looks I’m off to harbor freight
     
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  7. May 19, 2020 at 11:11 AM
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    Some things are good to buy at HF...jack stands not really. I have a set and never trusted them with my life.
     
    shift96, May 19, 2020
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  8. May 19, 2020 at 11:13 AM
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    Well, there it is. I'm glad I didn't go with HF for the 6-tons I just bought. Wrenches and sockets all day. "Hell no" on safety equipment.
     
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  9. May 19, 2020 at 11:15 AM
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    So can I just walk into the store and return these?
     
    Slick Taco, May 19, 2020
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  10. May 19, 2020 at 11:29 AM
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    Damn, I have both of these and just used them Sunday. Had all 4 tires off for rotation.:bananadead:
     
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  11. May 19, 2020 at 11:31 AM
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    I have a pair of the 6 tons and have used them for years. I'm going to swap them out for a new set to err on the side of caution but I would say the majority of stands are not affected. Just better for them to cover their asses and replace all that they can.
     
    EatSleepTacos, May 19, 2020
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    Thanks for the heads up on these. I'm using the now recalled 6 ton version while I restore the brake system on my 46 Willys jeep. Scary!

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  13. May 19, 2020 at 11:35 AM
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    Good looking out! I used the 3-ton stands when I had my Genesis Coupe. Looks like I'll be taking these back this weekend and upgrading my stands.
     
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  15. May 19, 2020 at 11:38 AM
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    I'm also pretty dang certain that ANY brand of jack stand with a sudden "shift in weight" will have the same issue.
     
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    I have a set and got the notice this morning.

    I actually had one of mine slip a notch and drop my truck an inch when I pulled my snow tires off a couple months ago. Nothing got damaged and I still have all 10 fingers & toes but seriously fuck those jack stands.
     
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    Exactly, there isn't much to a jack stand to really fail. I'm sure some yahoo just filed a lawsuit against them and this is part of the resolution.
     
    EatSleepTacos, May 19, 2020
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    Yep, smells like a "check the box" legal diligence maneuver.
     
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    Given what was posted, the pawl slipping, it looks like you are using yours at the lowest setting. So, not much of a worry there? Just my observation.


    I have some old stands that I bought from a flea market decades ago. They look a lot like HF ones or any other bargain set. I never had a worry using them. Most times, they are secondary to the jack.
     
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    I'm sure they are fine as the jeep has been on them for quite a while given my slow progress on this project. I also have a pair of 3 ton stands under the front axle for my own piece of mind. I'm just one of those people who gets paranoid working on cars while on stands, so I go overkill when I do!
     
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