Deadliest Jack Stands (6 Ton)? Let’s find out!

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

Brands: Husky, Daytona, Big Red, Larin, Arcan, US Jack, Esco, Sunex, TCE, Hein Werner, ZSP. Jack stands compared for stability (tip over) from side to side and forward movement. The jack stands were also compared for stability on a rubber mat to simulate soft asphalt. The jack stands were also compared for handle functionality and jack stand failure load.
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  • @HilltopZombieShop
    @HilltopZombieShop6 ай бұрын

    Always leave the jack in place after the jack stands are set and place the wheel that you take off under the frame as well to give you some extra protection.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Great tip! I should have mentioned this!

  • @oak8728

    @oak8728

    6 ай бұрын

    I was taught this exact thing basically lower onto jackstands then adjust jack to where it is also a support point at equal load of the stands

  • @KreatorOfDeath1985

    @KreatorOfDeath1985

    6 ай бұрын

    No way man my wheels are way too expensive to do that

  • @EndstyleGG

    @EndstyleGG

    6 ай бұрын

    @@KreatorOfDeath1985 I like your thinking, doesn't matter if you're squished under the car, atleast the rims look good sitting next to the car

  • @HilltopZombieShop

    @HilltopZombieShop

    6 ай бұрын

    Also, crack the lug nuts while the vehicle is still on the ground before you jack it up. Most youngsters don't know that. @@oak8728

  • @artillerybuff2000
    @artillerybuff20006 ай бұрын

    Nice review. I built some jack stands in my high school metal shop. The instructor would not allow them to go out until he inspected them and tested them in a big press; they had to hold 6,000 lbs each. I have been using them ever since, about 48 years now! Thanks Todd.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Very cool! You are welcome!

  • @Bdub1952

    @Bdub1952

    6 ай бұрын

    Very impressive! (tm)

  • @TheBrokenLife

    @TheBrokenLife

    6 ай бұрын

    Just as a point of conversation... US Jack tests every single stand they make up to its load. If it goes in the box, it has been in a press and tested.

  • @The_Ballo

    @The_Ballo

    6 ай бұрын

    "We're going to test that!"

  • @ferret19731

    @ferret19731

    6 ай бұрын

    I wish I still had the 2 sets I'd built in school. Sold both sets many years ago.

  • @Daniel-ou4fb
    @Daniel-ou4fb6 ай бұрын

    There have been so many times that I have been in the market for something, and this guy makes an amazing review of several options. These tests are so thorough and well thought out. Thanks!

  • @mwestie12

    @mwestie12

    6 ай бұрын

    Definitely my first stop prior to making any decisions on tools and yard equipment. I've been watching his channel for years. Although there have been a couple of videos that I have disagreed with based on my educational and real world knowledge. He still does an amazing job creating the test and providing the results in a way that most people can understand.

  • @RikAindow

    @RikAindow

    6 ай бұрын

    6:30 I bought a set of these in the UK for something like £15 back in 2006. They do the job but I wouldn't want to be under them on a windy day.

  • @drivewayy

    @drivewayy

    5 ай бұрын

    That's why I am happy to subscribe to a monthly Patreon donation for this guy !

  • @scrap_metal_magic
    @scrap_metal_magic5 ай бұрын

    I learned a valuable lesson for almost getting my legs crushed changing the tire on an F-150. I was balancing the tire on my knees with my legs straight out trying to line the holes on the wheel with the lug nuts. I started hearing a creaking sound and quickly moved myself out the way. As soon and I did the jack folded like a piece of paper and the truck fell down. Now I always always use jack stands and still get nervous about it. Great video.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you cleared out in time to escape injury!

  • @spoolinsvt6489

    @spoolinsvt6489

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah its no joke man, I always use jack stands and still use a a jack under the axle incase it lets go. Or even better I stick a wheel/tire under the tires if I am changing the exhaust or the oil

  • @davidthurman3963

    @davidthurman3963

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@spoolinsvt6489yes all the above.

  • @jeffa847

    @jeffa847

    Ай бұрын

    I was doing that once up in the hills once with a jack that was on soft soil and not perfectly flat soft soil and to boot. I had my legs under there focusing on the job when it dawned on me how stupid what I was doing was. I pulled my legs out a little but the tires were so big I needed to use my legs to get it lined up. I did slide the wheel/flat tire under the axle but even that was nerve wracking and dangerous operation that was even worse than having my legs underneath of it (I guess - haha - I suppose maybe better because it would be quicker) There really wasn't anything else to do other than walk 30 miles back to town.

  • @SavageDarkness
    @SavageDarkness6 ай бұрын

    If you are working under a vehicle using jackstands on a job that requires removing the wheels, always place the wheels under the vehicle in such a way that if the stands fail, the wheels stop the vehicle from coming all the way down. You can find another rim easier than another limb.

  • @brokentoolgarage8609

    @brokentoolgarage8609

    6 ай бұрын

    I do the same thing and many times use an extra set of jackstands

  • @sidehop

    @sidehop

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@brokentoolgarage8609this. I never trust any jacks. Two jacks and still hate being under the car 😵‍💫

  • @user-xt2jx1fr1z

    @user-xt2jx1fr1z

    6 ай бұрын

    nemertelek leveszed a kerekeke hogy jobban ossze tudjon nyomni ha ledol a kocsi igaz !!!!???

  • @Iowagrown123

    @Iowagrown123

    6 ай бұрын

    Should chock any wheels still mounted, too.

  • @user-xt2jx1fr1z

    @user-xt2jx1fr1z

    6 ай бұрын

    @@Iowagrown123 hogy emeled meg vagy mit er az ek ha megemeled !!!!!!!!!

  • @paulholmes672
    @paulholmes6726 ай бұрын

    Our aircraft jacks in the USAF are mostly Tripod types, due to the possibility or uneven ground (Concrete), a four leg stand would always rock. One thing I immediately noticed when you were testing the side to side tests, and the three legged stands, we are required to place our stands with two of the legs along the center-line of the load (aircraft fuselage) and the single leg Perpendicular outward. That arrangement has two main reasons, maximizing the footprint stability, side to side, and keep the inside legs from intruding under the airframe, where we might have need of access for maintenance.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @stevepreskitt283

    @stevepreskitt283

    6 ай бұрын

    The jacks they used to use at the Orbiter Maintenance Facility back when the space shuttle was flying were also some monster tripods.

  • @bruce5243

    @bruce5243

    6 ай бұрын

    "so I gently lowered the truck" Hilarious !!

  • @robertheinkel6225

    @robertheinkel6225

    6 ай бұрын

    I have jacked my fair share of large aircraft in the USAF. Very labor intensive and time consuming.

  • @Purosanluispotosi

    @Purosanluispotosi

    6 ай бұрын

    Ur videos are always amazing that frist video i wach from u was that seafom treatment on that ford ranger

  • @randyragon
    @randyragon6 ай бұрын

    I had a jack stand fail on me, 05' Expedition, very old stand from Kmart. Front tire off, floor jack was in way of point I needed to look at so had moved it away. Slid under that radial arm with bolt from shock pointed down right at the center of my heart. Heard a creak and the stand collapsed on itself. My chest went all the way flat. I knew I only had a few seconds before I would pass out. Somehow got the floor jack with my foot and slid it under the frame. Used my leg to work the jack and pump it up enough to get air in my lungs to start yelling for help. Lucked out that someone pulled in front of house to visit and the neighbors were outside to hear me. Because of that bolt pushing in my chest, they only raised it up a bit more and waited for the rescue crew to get there. Didn't want to take a chance on a puncture spurting out blood. The rescuers got that 5,000 pound beast off me and they don't know how, but even though my chest had been crushed flat and the bolt was an inch lower that the rest of the arm, I had no puncture and no broken ribs. Lots of bruises through that whole area of chest and sore for a few weeks, but no permanent damage. I kept that collapsed stand as a trophy and threw the mate away to no one could ever take the chance I did. Not long after the Expedition went to the salvage yard with that 5.4 3 valve problem that took out so many of them.

  • @armoredtitan54
    @armoredtitan546 ай бұрын

    As an engineer i wanted to note a few things. 1) the 3 legged jack stands will technically have a different tipping force depending on the direction the are tipping. (Highest when tipping in the direction of 1 foot, lowest when tipping in the direction straight between 2 feet) 2) i would be interested to see what the tipping for each stand would be in proportiong to their height (tipping force per inch) since that would give you a better standard of which stand is more stable. 3) for the downward force test, the prefered failure method would be one that slowly lets the bar sink down (which several had) and not crumpling of the feet. In the prefered failure method you would have some more warning, and it might not drop the load completely down.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback.

  • @TDPEquinox

    @TDPEquinox

    6 ай бұрын

    @@ProjectFarm Ideally, the 3 legged stand should be placed with the legs in opposing directions so that it can resist forces equally from either direction. So either single leg facing in on both, or single leg facing out. For the forwards tip test, placing the single legs towards the direction of tip is most fair (and safe). If they were not the same, it might rotate as it's coming off the stands.

  • @AmericaFirst069

    @AmericaFirst069

    5 ай бұрын

    Allow me to sum this up for you in layman's terms. The bigger you are the harder you fall.

  • @Lochlann13
    @Lochlann136 ай бұрын

    It's absolutely insane to me that ZSP can even sell a jackstand this dangerous. You don't need to be a mechanic to take one look at the ZSP and know it's a widowmaker.

  • @Studio23Media

    @Studio23Media

    6 ай бұрын

    Something that sketchy and dangerous you'd expect to be the bargain price junk, but the have the balls to ask $178 for those things! 🤯

  • @Marco-qe5zw

    @Marco-qe5zw

    6 ай бұрын

    chyna

  • @seymoarsalvage

    @seymoarsalvage

    6 ай бұрын

    @@Marco-qe5zw Most of the top stands in this test are made in China. Doesn't automatically make a product bad, the US has pumped cheap shit out for years.

  • @pfsantos007

    @pfsantos007

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@Marco-qe5zwBut we keep buying it, don't we?

  • @george2113

    @george2113

    6 ай бұрын

    Plus the widow will not get full value when she sells your tools

  • @10p6
    @10p66 ай бұрын

    It is shocking how little side force is needed to knock a jack stand over.

  • @--_DJ_--

    @--_DJ_--

    6 ай бұрын

    I found that out the hard way changing flat on my old pickup truck. Though it was only on the cheapo jack that came with the truck. I couldn't get the wheel off (probably been on for 5 years) so I started beating on it with whatever I had in the truck bed. Eventually it fell off the jack taking a brake line out on the way down. She got the shortest tow ever back to my shop, about a block and a half.

  • @robertheinkel6225

    @robertheinkel6225

    6 ай бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing.

  • @whatr0

    @whatr0

    6 ай бұрын

    it's important to remember he had them all at max height, and there aren't a ton of scenarios where you would need *that* much clearance (although it depends on your vehicle of course).

  • @carpediemarts705

    @carpediemarts705

    6 ай бұрын

    And he does all his tests in very controlled environment with patience and good lighting.

  • @Powertampa

    @Powertampa

    6 ай бұрын

    170lbs is just over half my body weight, so if I lean on that just a little it'll cause it to fall. That's scary.

  • @loveislife77
    @loveislife776 ай бұрын

    @17:20 the dancing is why i come back to this channel. love the random tool dancing moves!

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    lol Thanks!

  • @pro123play

    @pro123play

    5 ай бұрын

    Me too 😂

  • @floridaredneck

    @floridaredneck

    16 күн бұрын

    That was funny!

  • @KeithSudano
    @KeithSudano6 ай бұрын

    I am a full-time RV'r and we go through RV water filters like crazy. There are a lot of claims out there which one is the best...whether it be Camco, RV guard, Clear O2, Tastepure, Spiropure, Aquaquest, on and on it goes... I would personally love your help on this issue as I'm sure many other campers would as well. I appreciate you, your time, your integrity, your Channel and all you do. Thank you so much for your consideration.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @t3hjnz
    @t3hjnz6 ай бұрын

    One of my sister's best friends lost her father to a jackstand accident when she was a kid. Traumatizing all around. My friends and I had a Honda slip off a jack in a garage once, and the only reason none of us were killed is that the tool chest caught the brunt of it. I'm still terrified of being under a suspended vehicle, even on a lift. Thanks for doing these tests - they were honestly kind of hard to watch, because my brain was screaming at me to run away the whole time. Bottom line: this video is going to save lives.

  • @EastCoastReefer

    @EastCoastReefer

    6 ай бұрын

    It’s definitely a scary place to be under.

  • @John-Doe-Yo

    @John-Doe-Yo

    6 ай бұрын

    I had a scare once and now idc if I'm only changing a tire I keep my jack, jack stands and a block of wood. Gotta have those redundant systems in place. You never know what might fail.

  • @highball7347

    @highball7347

    6 ай бұрын

    It’s an uneasy feeling for sure. Once I have the weight fully on the stands, I put my jack under the area closest to where I’m working and raise it to within a millimeter of the frame. I figure it’s good insurance in case a stand fails.

  • @casparv

    @casparv

    6 ай бұрын

    Whenever I'm under the car on jack stands, I build a stack of spare tires under it, to catch it if it falls. Two tires (or rather, two rims) are higher than I am and should keep me safe from being crushed. I own those folding jacks btw 🥲

  • @mountainjeff

    @mountainjeff

    6 ай бұрын

    Darwin strikes again.

  • @mikekennedy4572
    @mikekennedy45726 ай бұрын

    About 30 years ago, my cousin had his dad's car up on two jackstands in the driveway. While it was raised, he got underneath to work on something. Anyway, the car slipped backwards off the stands on the slight slope and came down on him, pinning him against the concrete. Despite the pressure on his chest, he was able to yell for help and fortunately his dad heard him and raised the vehicle so he could get out. He went to the hospital but luckily other than lots of bad bruising, scratches and soreness, he didn't break anything or suffer internal injuries. My cousin later became a fireman to help other people in need.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @Levs0n
    @Levs0n6 ай бұрын

    I would love to see a comparison of rubbermaid type storage bins/tubs. I find that certain brands that claim they are weather tough or cold resistant still crack and shatter relatively easily. Maybe a cold resistance test since we’re getting into winter, a test of the lids for water resistance, or a test for shock when throwing heavy items inside. Thanks for all you do!

  • @TheLifeInMotion

    @TheLifeInMotion

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes! Especially the cold resistance, I hate brittle tubs.

  • @CamrosMedia

    @CamrosMedia

    6 ай бұрын

    this one sounds like it could be fun one

  • @dirtbikedave

    @dirtbikedave

    6 ай бұрын

    Great idea!

  • @dylanlatimer6745
    @dylanlatimer67456 ай бұрын

    I would love to see a test on dead blow hammers. The Snap On prices are out of this world compared to the Trusty Cooks or Tektons. Durability of the handle and hammer face as well as recoil would be ideal, plus any other metrics you can measure. Keep up the great work!

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @SuperAWaC

    @SuperAWaC

    6 ай бұрын

    One of the reasons snap on tools are so expensive is because they are almost all made in the USA at a union factory. Everybody claims they want to support union made in america stuff instead of offshore imports, but then when given the opportunity they balk at putting their money where their mouths are

  • @dylanlatimer6745

    @dylanlatimer6745

    6 ай бұрын

    @@SuperAWaC Saying union built products can't be competitively priced doesn't reflect well on unions. I'm not a route customer so I have to chase down trucks or pay 10-20% shipping on online orders that take a week to get a tracking number. If that's what a union results in then I'll start explicitly buying non-union built items. Snap On sells tools that get used hard by professionals and warranties them for life. That and the fact that they are the premier brand allows them to sell at a large markup.

  • @firesurfer

    @firesurfer

    6 ай бұрын

    Most urethane dead blow hammers are fine. My previous one never let me down. Stanley, Estwing, Gearwrench, are all fine. Just pick the right size for your work. 1 1/2 to 2 pound are good for me.

  • @Mr424242424242424242

    @Mr424242424242424242

    5 ай бұрын

    @@SuperAWaC I mean, I knew a guy who did heat treat for snap on, and other brands like harbor freight(nickname hazard fraught). US shop, sure. Union, no. Snap On used worse quality of steel, and worse heat treat regimes than harbor freight, because they knew no one would care if it broke if they would just replace it no questions asked. That said, I support made in America, or any country with actual quality and labor standards, like Germany, Japan, the UK, or even Taiwan. But given my experiences with unions first hand, I can't say I'd support them if I had a choice between two equally good and equally priced items.

  • @Blueghost136
    @Blueghost1366 ай бұрын

    Please include more tool dance moves, that is the type of stuff that makes my day. It also really comes to show which brand can flex the most!

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback!

  • @mattbarnett6902

    @mattbarnett6902

    Ай бұрын

    Came here to say the same thing! Some levity makes the reviews sizzle! 😂

  • @racerex340
    @racerex3406 ай бұрын

    25 years ago, my buddy / neighbor had his nova up on cinder block and stands for months as he replaced his engine, transmission and exhaust. He was under it one day trying to get the headers installed, prying with a bar when the car shifted forward, the cinder blocks tipped and cracked and the car came down with the transmission bellhousing crushing his hip and pinning him. My brother in law was outside when it happened and people started screaming, I ran out to see what was going on and saw his feet sticking out from the front of the car while my bother I law was trying to reach in. I ran over looking for the hydraulic jack and my brother in law yelled at me to grab his feet while he grabbed the front bumper and deadlifted the car up about eight inches while I dragged him out by his feet. My brother in law never lifted, wasn't a gym rat and quite honestly was in pretty terrible shape, yet he lifted a 75 nova with a V8 and auto trans enough by himself. My neighbor survived, spent a month in the hospital and another month in rehab, shattered hip, fractured femur, torn knee ligaments, broken wrist and broken arm, broken clavicle and some internal bleeding, he was fortunately young and able to heal. Always use quality jack stands and back those up with an actual jack if you can.

  • @3henry214

    @3henry214

    6 ай бұрын

    It is amazing what an adrenaline rush enables people to do... many examples of people performing superman strength feats during moments of crisis/panic.

  • @robair67

    @robair67

    6 ай бұрын

    Have been sitting watching my cursor blinking for a few minutes now, not knowing what to say, but wanting to say something in response to your testimony. I'm still speechless, but very glad your friend survived and recovered, despite such serious injuries. Lifting that kind of weight is far beyond possible- in normal circumstances. Your brother in law did a truly heroic thing, and your quick thinking was enough to save the poor guy under his car, AND your brother in law's back, before it gave out! This video has been one of Project Farm's most important to date, and experiences like yours, shared here, are invaluable. Thank you 🙏

  • @racerex340

    @racerex340

    6 ай бұрын

    @@robair67 it happened a long time ago, but it's a lesson I've never forgot, I always use quality jackstands, I leave a hydraulic food jack under the frame and will also often put a wheel under the frame to limit how far it could fall. My brother in law drove a bus for a living at the time, he was the last person who you'd imagine could have lifted 200lbs, let alone the 500+ I imagine he would have had to pull to get the front of that car to raise a couple inches. He has no idea how he did it, he claims he looked for the floor jack and when he couldn't find it, the only thing that came to mind was to grab the bumper and lift with everything he had out of desperation, he was just as amazed when it budged as I was.

  • @sumduma55

    @sumduma55

    6 ай бұрын

    Not quite as harrowing of a story but I was doing something similar with a F250. I had it on cinder blocks on top of railroad ties. I crawled out from underneath it to get a tool to pry with and about two steps away from the truck i heard a pop and it started going over to one side. I was literally just a few seconds ahead of it. Scared thr crap out of me. I would have been luckier because the tires were still on and there was more ground clearance but it took a while and some real jack stands before I would go back under it.

  • @racerex340

    @racerex340

    6 ай бұрын

    @@sumduma55 dude, scary stuff, imagine it happening and you weren't crushed to death but still fully pinned, and you were alone with no one within distance to hear your screaming. I get overcome by claustrophobia just thinking about it.

  • @cyberguyjeff
    @cyberguyjeff5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your consistent, concise & thorough testing. You reviews have helped me numerous times in purchase decisions I've made.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    5 ай бұрын

    You are welcome! Glad to hear!

  • @pdurham2458
    @pdurham24586 ай бұрын

    I love your work and your character! Your tests are always well conceived, thoroughly investigated and concisely explained. Thank you for all your time and sacrifices, you are an icon and guru.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks and you are welcome!

  • @ydenneki

    @ydenneki

    5 ай бұрын

    NO ... they're NOT! I'll admit that MANY of his tests are fair and accurate, but some, like this one, allow him the SKEW the results toward what he wants them to be. He has biasing built into some of his tests, even if he won't acknowledge it or repeat the tests without the bias. Eg in BOTH tipping tests, at 6:18 and 12:19, he had BOTH the three legged ESCO stands with the base of the triangle in the direction he was tipping the vehicle, so of COURSE it's going to be EASIER to tip (the center of the BASE of a triangle is HALF the distance to the triangle's center-point as any corner), as if he was DELIBERATELY trying to SKEW THE RESULTS for the triangular stands AWAY from a higher tip value.

  • @boy638
    @boy6386 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this test because I don't know jack about jacks.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @rupe53
    @rupe536 ай бұрын

    My observation here is most common jackstands in this weight category are good for way more than the mfgr states. The flip side is most accidents are NOT the jackstand failing due to weight rating issues. Your tests of lateral stability and sinking into blacktop prove the point well!

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @philwhite5815

    @philwhite5815

    6 ай бұрын

    I will be testing the black top theory very soon as I am getting new jack stands and I have a 1 month old black top driveway

  • @rupe53

    @rupe53

    6 ай бұрын

    @@philwhite5815 do yourself and your driveway a favor. Make some pads so they don't sink. I use 3/4" plywood about 6" larger than the stands.

  • @AndrewPenner
    @AndrewPenner6 ай бұрын

    I love all the testing you do - most times its products I don't think I'll ever need but I try to watch every video anyway! Why? Well, obviously the testing is kind of the main point, but the witty monologue is a definite factor. And then often there are awesome moments like at 17:09. Dancing jackstands? That is the mark of a creative genius!

  • @merlenelson4894
    @merlenelson48944 ай бұрын

    Wow. I've always admired his efforts in testing for us but this was over the top for work put in. Thank you so much. Google of jack stands showed a lot that looked indistinguishable. This gives me what I need, thanks again.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks and you are welcome!

  • @acemobile9806
    @acemobile98066 ай бұрын

    Todd, about 25 years ago I was apprenticing for my A & P, the guy I was working under was a younger guy in his 30s, considered top of his field & was just promoted head of maintenance for Comair (remember them?) at our location. He went home, crawled under his old truck to replace a starter or something very elementary & never returned. The truck slipped off the stand & killed him. He was found a couple of days later when his girlfriend finally decided to go do a welfare check. Your opening comments really hit home. RIP Andy. Stay safe out there guys, gravity & Sir Isaac Newton are both unforgiving, mean sumbitches that will take lives at the drop of a hat....

  • @gilbertotrevisan6538

    @gilbertotrevisan6538

    6 ай бұрын

    Actually a four leg jack almost always touch the ground in 3 points hence a 3 leg jack is more reasonable if the ground isn't perfect flat

  • @dunhillsupramk3

    @dunhillsupramk3

    6 ай бұрын

    a few yrs ago a mechanic was changing my clutch, he had it up on jack stands as all the other lifts in the shop was occupied, the jack stands failed and fell right on top of him pinning him to the ground and unable to move when the other mechanics was what had happen they all stopped what they was doing and ran out and we all lifted the car off him.. he lived and the ONLY thing that saved his life is the tire that one of the other mechanics placed under the car (just moments before we was joking about it).... from that day i ALWAYS keep a few tires in my garage for this exact reason, jack stands can fail and when it does it can be fatal...

  • @SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648

    @SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648

    6 ай бұрын

    Drop of a car or truck. Never seen a hat heavy enough.

  • @FirstFiveFrets

    @FirstFiveFrets

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648I feel sorry for you.

  • @Dwigt_Rortugal

    @Dwigt_Rortugal

    6 ай бұрын

    Having taken several semesters of Calculus, I can confirm that Sir Isaac Newton can be rather unforgiving.

  • @johnnylightning1491
    @johnnylightning14916 ай бұрын

    I agree that the direct downward pressure is a pretty unlikely failure scenario, most of those jack stands could support the entire weight of farmabago on one stand. Side to side failure is a much more realistic scenario and frankly I didn't see more than a 10% difference in all of the jacks except for the 3 legged ones as I recall. In other words most of those jack stand were pretty good. Keep the good stuff coming.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, will do!

  • @scottmorris4914

    @scottmorris4914

    6 ай бұрын

    I have hoped someone would test and compare jack stands. Thanks.

  • @lovetrump1088

    @lovetrump1088

    6 ай бұрын

    Agreed!! And in this case, no reason to waste close to $300 on a heavy duty (price wise) Jack...just go get your Husky or Harbor Freight and your good to go - being careful to get them set up correctly!

  • @BenFenner
    @BenFenner6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for including Larin units in this test as I'd suggested in the previous jack stand review. I like them because there is no quick-drop feature. I'm very happy to see you still reading the comments and taking our suggestions into account! Thank you for all of your time and effort. Your videos are invaluable.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks and you are welcome!

  • @piebag

    @piebag

    6 ай бұрын

    He’s the shit

  • @philwhite5815
    @philwhite58156 ай бұрын

    I really do appreciate you making these videos. I just got a Daytona low profile. 1.5 ton floor jack from harbor freight and I love it. Used it for the first time today. It's a bit tipsy on slanted driveway but just had to reposition smarter and it works great and cost me less than 100.00. next purchase is going to be the Daytona 3 ton jack stands for 50.00. I went with the best for the price and performance.Thank you again for the content.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @bobgaylord8883
    @bobgaylord88836 ай бұрын

    Great test ! I had a friend crushed to death under an RV, many years ago. I ALWAYS take the time to back up the jack stands with some huge wooden blocks I have, If the jack stands ever fail, i'll have some shorts to throw away, but the wooden blocks will stop me from being killed. Also, your viewers should be aware that welds might look "good", but penetration is key to a strong weld.

  • @MadHatter764

    @MadHatter764

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes, I also worry about how to tell if the welds penetrated correctly. The welds are ugly because they didn’t grind them off and make them all pretty, but the pretty looking welds might also be shallow so I don’t really know how to tell a good strong weld under paint.

  • @simonsms410

    @simonsms410

    6 ай бұрын

    Using the wheel under the car for safety is also both easy and safe.

  • @stevepreskitt283

    @stevepreskitt283

    6 ай бұрын

    I built a pair of wooden cradles to support my truck if I don't need to have the wheels off. I'm fine with using jackstands when they're needed, but some big solid pieces of wood that the truck can't fall off of give me peace of mind. Totally agree that big solid pieces of wood are a great backup plan for the stands too!

  • @bills6093

    @bills6093

    6 ай бұрын

    You should leave the jack under the vehicle as well. That way, in case of disaster, they can just jack the vehicle up to get you out.

  • @jeffa847

    @jeffa847

    6 ай бұрын

    Haha - I thought I was the only one with wooden blocks. I'll never trust jacks or jack stands enough

  • @nutsnbolts76
    @nutsnbolts766 ай бұрын

    I know of a guy that had a car fall on him. It knocked the breath out of him and due to the weight, he couldn't draw a breath back in. Unfortunately, his son found him dead several hours later. Great video Todd! As always. I like the built on Monday morning and Friday before quitting time comments. 😄

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Very sad! Thanks for the positive feedback on my attempt at humor!

  • @arantala

    @arantala

    6 ай бұрын

    @@ProjectFarm It's actually funny, that in Finnish language "maanantaikappale" or "monday piece" means a product of unusually low quality, as if it was built on monday before fully recovering from the weekend. Might have something to do with Finnish drinking culture...

  • @elw4428
    @elw44286 ай бұрын

    Saving peoples lives and money one video at a time. Thanks again for all the work you put into these tests, this is the best channel on youtube. I'd like to make a suggestion on reviewing the best tarp. From the "heavy duty" harbor freight stuff, the silver/brown ones you get at Walmart, and a few high end (aka more expensive) ones. It'd have to be like a year long test to see how they hold up to UV, puncture and abrasion resistance, general durability, obviously water proofing from both rain and standing water, sagging over time, as well and whatever else you can come up with. Thanks again for everything you do.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @oliverjd26
    @oliverjd266 ай бұрын

    The dancing Jack stands in the hydraulic press had me cracking up!!! Lol 😂 (17:09)

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    lol

  • @XerxezsX
    @XerxezsX6 ай бұрын

    I've personally bought some overkill 10 ton Jack stands that you buy individually (10 ton each capacity) to work on my cars maintenance, they're industrial solid chunk of steel with a solid steel pin that are going to last at least 100 years. And now I don't have to worry about getting under my cars because of that, I've used them many times, they've paid for themselves many times over.

  • @openroadtrucking6562

    @openroadtrucking6562

    6 ай бұрын

    Not a damn thing wrong with that. Semi truck jack stands for auto, and heavy equipment stands for semi.

  • @user-cy2eh7hr2z

    @user-cy2eh7hr2z

    6 ай бұрын

    Same here, bought 2 sets of 22-ton jackstands (11-ton per) to work on my F-150 and other three family cars. Put the tires under the frame as well, and back the whole deal up with some 6x6 lumber. Total overkill, I know. But gives me peace of mind and although expensive, the money I save doing all my own work more than makes up for initial outlay. I’m an airline pilot, but have a good friend who is an A&P and told me of a few horror stories of people he had known with jack failures working on aircraft as well as cars.

  • @XerxezsX

    @XerxezsX

    6 ай бұрын

    The best part is the jack stands have a huge solid square metal plate as a base no wiggly legs here 👌and use chocks for your wheels.

  • @dannyestes832
    @dannyestes8326 ай бұрын

    In 59 I was 3 and remember going to the hospital to see my dad. He had a shop where he primarily worked on manual transmissions. A car fell and crushed his skull and for 11 days he had blood running from his ear. He survived and later I found out the jack stands were made from removable axle housings. You could remove housings from each side of a differential housing. They had a notch curve cut from each small end to make a cradle. My brother opened his own shop and I worked for him about 30 years and always thought about my dad every time I used stands or hydraulic lift. One thing I always watched for is after the weight is on all the stands is the stand stable. Sometimes you don't have pressure straight down on the stand and their will be an almost unnoticeable side pressure. In other words each leg on each stand may not have the same pressure on it. If its not even the car may actually move with slight pressure on the fender. If its a small difference a tap on each of the 3 legs will settle the stand and equalize pressure and make the stand stable under load. When people put stands under a car on a sloped driveway you are basically setting a trap. If jack fails and stand catches the car it will shift and car can easily tilt the stand and car will fall from stand.

  • @jeffro221

    @jeffro221

    6 ай бұрын

    Good info.

  • @ww321

    @ww321

    6 ай бұрын

    I'm the same age as you and I remember seeing stands like those. They could have been made from a model A differential.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @keithk6951
    @keithk69514 ай бұрын

    The victory dance was HILARIOUS!!! Thanks for another GREAT video!

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    4 ай бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @stampedetrail2003
    @stampedetrail20036 ай бұрын

    Awesome video thank you. I always try to do the shoulder bump test after jacking on jack stands.

  • @jordanpanich
    @jordanpanich6 ай бұрын

    The amount of effort you place into these tests is seriously impressive! Another awesome video as always!

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @septembersurprise5178

    @septembersurprise5178

    6 ай бұрын

    "Supposing is good, but finding out is better." - Mark Twain

  • @gregparrott
    @gregparrott6 ай бұрын

    There are a couple of issues with the three legged stands 1) The maximum height is considerable less than the others. All the other jacks performance would improve at a comparably lower height setting. 2) The tipping performance is more dependent on alignment of the 3 legged jack than the 4 legged versions. As for the ZSP jacks, they are a lawsuit in waiting

  • @user-ft4lj2vw9t

    @user-ft4lj2vw9t

    6 ай бұрын

    I can't believe that somebody would even make a jackstand like that. And then have the nerve to sell them for 178 dollars!!

  • @johnwatrous3058

    @johnwatrous3058

    6 ай бұрын

    @@user-ft4lj2vw9t That's so they can pay the lawyer's.

  • @Thegonagle

    @Thegonagle

    6 ай бұрын

    @@user-ft4lj2vw9t Yeah, looking at the materials and execution, those should cost no more than $30, and even that's $30 more than they're worth. Outrageous.

  • @joedunn1109

    @joedunn1109

    6 ай бұрын

    The price probably saves lives.

  • @gregparrott

    @gregparrott

    6 ай бұрын

    @@joedunn1109 Actually, that's a good point.

  • @tt01388
    @tt013886 ай бұрын

    SUGGESTION... But first, your channel is great! I point everyone to you when they are trying to figure out products. And I actually just listen to your videos sometimes like a podcast when on the road lol. Great stuff. Suggestion for a video.... have you thought about coolers? There are so many options and costs are all over from cheap to an "arm and leg" price. You could test the ability to hold ice, durability, etc. Some hinges suck, etc. Just food for thought. Thanks for the videos!

  • @davidmuhs2275
    @davidmuhs22756 ай бұрын

    I was using a heavy 6 ton jackstand that had edges of the base that were the thickness of the steel. One had the sides steele with no holes and the bottom edge made contact all around it. I was putting an axel and wheels under the frame of 2700 pound diesel powered pump. It was warm and sunny so the asphalt was hot. There was a slight slope where I was working. When I was under the pump I notices the pump had started leaning and just barely had time to get out of the way as the pump fell over. If it had hit me I would of most likely ended up dead. Because of this I don't do work on hot asphalt and am trying to find jackstands with wide feet at the bottom of the jack stands. The 2 ton jack stands don't have a wide enough base when they are at their highest point. I really like your show and it has great information. David

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

  • @SevenSixTwo2012
    @SevenSixTwo20126 ай бұрын

    Excellent video. The side to side failure is why I never extend jack stands past their 50% mark and also use a floor jack on a jacking point as backup whenever possible. I'd rather have less working space, but a more secure setup.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

  • @brynyard

    @brynyard

    6 ай бұрын

    And why I also put them on slight tilting angles, and I also tend to "store" the tires under the car as well (will ruin the tire, but save your leg).

  • @alexyu6928

    @alexyu6928

    6 ай бұрын

    I have a pair of 3-ton and a pair of 6-ton. The 3-ton is shorter than the 6-ton at minimum height. Depends on which car (Kia Soul, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Ford Excursion) I work on I always select the pair that I can use the minimum height to hold up the car so I don't have to raise the center column or may be just one or two clicks. I also keep the floor jack in place as added safety.

  • @uranusneptun5239

    @uranusneptun5239

    6 ай бұрын

    If you do some major works you can also support the wheels or wishbones with some stacks of wood or bricks. In a stable manner of course. Just as an additonal safety measure and a bit of a more stable setup.

  • @802Garage
    @802Garage6 ай бұрын

    I think the key take away from this video is that the danger with jack stands is not putting too much weight on them, it's every other way they can fail!

  • @g.tucker8682

    @g.tucker8682

    6 ай бұрын

    Great point!

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback.

  • @Nevir202

    @Nevir202

    6 ай бұрын

    Yup, and all the issues shown here are WAY worse with the little scissor jacks that come with cars for installing a spare. Watched my buddy wrench the whole car off one, folding it in half in the process, trying to snug the lug nuts up once, before putting it down.

  • @Nevir202

    @Nevir202

    6 ай бұрын

    @michaelscarport Sure, there is a right way to do it which is at least relatively safe. That doesn't change my point. I think most people have never considered that just wrenching the nut they could exert enough force to pull the whole car down.

  • @802Garage

    @802Garage

    6 ай бұрын

    @@Nevir202 You definitely have to be careful depending on the type of jack or stands you are using and the surface you're on.

  • @NathanSplosion
    @NathanSplosion4 күн бұрын

    Was nervous going into the video. Happy knowing i made the right choice years ago with the husky jack stands! just picked up a daytona low pro jack as well so i think i have a decent setup? it still scares me every time getting under my car though. appreciate the video and all the work you put into these! always so informative and data driven

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    4 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @350Zquicksilver
    @350Zquicksilver6 ай бұрын

    The 100T press is imPRESSive!! 17:00 Favorite part of the video, LoL. I personally have four Big Red 6- ton jack stands, because overkill never hurts and the working height is excellent. HF made big improvements, great stands now! From personal experience, working in a hot parking lot gets sketchy when trying to lift a car on 4 stands and the jack is trying to remain stationary!

  • @Krunsy
    @Krunsy6 ай бұрын

    You know companies make some phone calls when Todd says "We're gonna test that!" 😂

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Lol

  • @fialee8
    @fialee86 ай бұрын

    That's some scary stuff they are selling these days. Good video on safety risks... Thanks!

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @FredLarracuente
    @FredLarracuenteАй бұрын

    The dancing skit was hilarious. 🤣😂 Thanks for always providing awesome reviews! Big Reds is what I got for Christmas, nice to see they did pretty well.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks and you are welcome!

  • @gallopngoose8753
    @gallopngoose87532 ай бұрын

    I don't always listen and watch Todd do reviews. But when I do, my neighbors do too. Loud and proud. Well done, good sir. I sure do appreciate you and all the hard work you do to get these videos to us. I always trust and know you go to great lengths to do fair reviews and honest, fact-based, data to back it up. 😊

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @entp51
    @entp516 ай бұрын

    Unless the contact point is unsuitable, rotate the stands 45 degrees (opposite on each side). Effectively enlarges the base in the direction of the most likely shift and changes the direction of the sloppy movement.

  • @Keifsanderson

    @Keifsanderson

    6 ай бұрын

    Great tip 👍

  • @hydorah

    @hydorah

    6 ай бұрын

    That's a great idea!

  • @paulsmith9341

    @paulsmith9341

    6 ай бұрын

    Makes sense!

  • @alexking2346

    @alexking2346

    6 ай бұрын

    Agreed, makers should rotate top adjustment from legs to be diagonal not square with it 14:36

  • @mishuha

    @mishuha

    6 ай бұрын

    That's a great idea except 1 little point: the rod top support area is oriented strictly in the plane with the legs and shouldn't be rotated.

  • @thomasnelson6161
    @thomasnelson61616 ай бұрын

    One of my best friends died last year using cinderblocks as jackstands. He wasn't my brightest friend, but I miss him 😥

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Sorry to hear about this! Awful tragedy

  • @sudodude542
    @sudodude5426 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I always love your videos. I would enjoy seeing you do a comparison of sweeping compounds for cleaning a concrete floor.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @Adui13
    @Adui136 ай бұрын

    Happy to see the more affordable equipment coming in so well in your tests!~ Thanks for the tests.

  • @509brown
    @509brown6 ай бұрын

    One of your best videos, the safety demonstration is a sobering reminder of how risky home use tools can be.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @flurpoid
    @flurpoid6 ай бұрын

    It's astounding how bad those ZSP stands were, especially with how expensive they are! I hope nobody out there is stuck using those deathtraps.

  • @emcee7670
    @emcee76703 ай бұрын

    Really like these videos, very useful, and appreciated. Looks as though it would be worth it to use pieces of plywood (3/4 by the distance between the feet2 to distribute the weight better on asphalt (or gravel!) Looking at the last chart, I opted for Big Red. Your mileage may vary.

  • @richardc2124
    @richardc21246 ай бұрын

    Excellent tests. One additional comment. The jack stands are really only for vertical loads. When I put a vehicle on 2 jack stands, I chock the other 2 wheels fromt and rear. That reduces the side loads on the jack stands as the tires then resist a lot of the side load. I had a car fall off a scissor jack. Bruised some ribs. Car had tires on, so I wasn't crushed, but ribs were painful for a month. That was over 40 years ago and I never took that risk again.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

  • @lukemeck
    @lukemeck6 ай бұрын

    Would live to see you test car ramps next! I remember watching my older brother in horror as he drove his 74 cougar up onto them when i was 9! I alway thought they were so scarey and dangerous. Would love to see them tested to see if they are safe/worth your time!

  • @JimLambier

    @JimLambier

    6 ай бұрын

    I was just about to leave the same comment. I was looking for ramps about a year ago and found a lot of competing advice. Some people loved the plastic rhino ramps and some hated them. The steel ones can be difficult to climb without slipping. Ultimately, I found a used pair of steel ramps with an odd pivoting pre-ramp section. One of the biggest problems was finding a ramp that wasn't too steep for my son's car to avoid killing the bumper.

  • @timb7775

    @timb7775

    6 ай бұрын

    I made my ramps from wood scaffold planks. They are the good planks stamped osha approved. Just cut to different lengths then stack them on top of eachother, plenty of the good exterior grade wood glue and plenty of screws. They can never collapse.

  • @jsnsk101

    @jsnsk101

    6 ай бұрын

    i drove my c1500 up car ramps once, they certainly were not rated for what i was doing, had to back off again and just have less working space

  • @penguru21

    @penguru21

    6 ай бұрын

    I agree a vehicle maintenance ramp test would be great!

  • @RMartin631

    @RMartin631

    6 ай бұрын

    @@JimLambier, my wife's Subaru Impreza wagon has the same problem. The fix is simple. Get an 8 foot 2X8. Cut 4 16" pieces. Take 2 of the pieces and put them on the ground so they just barely touch each ramp. Then take the other 2 pieces and place them on the first 2 pieces. Now slide them until they also just barely touch the ramp. Then nail them together. Now when you drive up on the 2X8s, the front of your car will go up and the bumper should clear the ramps.

  • @BayerischeMeisterWerke
    @BayerischeMeisterWerke6 ай бұрын

    The first stands we ever bought were actually pretty much exactly those folding things😅 But the first time I actually wanted to work underneath the car I spontaneously went to the market and bought some beefy ridgid 4-legged ones, because I was scared as heck by the thought of trusting the flippy flappys with my life😂😂 And now after seeing this I am so glad I did that😅

  • @DanakarEndeel

    @DanakarEndeel

    6 ай бұрын

    You made a very good descision as you likely wouldn't have been here with us to post this comment if you had crawled under your car with just those flimsy folding jacks holding it up. Man, those things should be illegal with how dangerously unsafe they are.

  • @STV-H4H

    @STV-H4H

    6 ай бұрын

    You wouldn’t be writing these words if you didn’t do that simple common sense thing.

  • @ACME_Kinetics

    @ACME_Kinetics

    6 ай бұрын

    Honestly the ZSP's folding design isn't the issue. The compressive force is pretty well accounted for, they just used inadequate material for shearing and tensile loading. Obviously I'm not saying they're safe, they clearly aren't. Just that the folding design itself isn't the problem.

  • @STV-H4H

    @STV-H4H

    6 ай бұрын

    @@ACME_Kinetics the folding design isn’t exactly the problem, but because the rest of the design sucks, it should be taken off the market. It’s insanely overpriced and it’s completely inadequate for the purpose. I’d never trust a flimsy POS that is made of clearly inferior materials The hinge pins, if I’m not mistaken, since I refuse to watch the entire video again, were rivets or something similar. They themselves would be shear-able. A solid compressive material, not a grade 8 bolt, (though it would be a good idea) should be used simply to reinforce that part of the design. Thin gauge steel? For a price even approaching $100, that would be a reasonable expectation, but these things were another $75 beyond. Yeah, I know I have wasted too much time and energy. Im pretty bored tonight.

  • @MrPGT

    @MrPGT

    6 ай бұрын

    @@STV-H4H That design of stand is often sold around £10 - £20 at Lidl or Aldi in the U.K. I want to say at the lower end, so maybe £15 for a pair? So around $20 U.S. If you were charged $178 for them, you might have a very unreasonable expectation for them! At a more normal price you might realise that you are getting what you paid for, which is not a lot. If you use them, keep the jack in place and if wheels are off, put them under the car where they can help catch it if it falls. Same with the "proper" axle stands.

  • @pryme2013
    @pryme20134 ай бұрын

    I have the 6T harbor freights. No issues with my 7,300lb truck.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @tradesmanfirearms
    @tradesmanfirearms6 ай бұрын

    Fantastic video as always. I thoroughly enjoy your videos and general do a search through your library before purchasing to see if you have reviewed what I’m looking for. Here’s my viewer suggestion. I know this is an expensive one, Mini lathes. Most are cast in the same factory however they are assembled with different components and I’d love to see a comparison between, little machine shop, grizzly, harbor freight, etc. Thanks again, and keep up the amazing work!

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @DJ_Dett
    @DJ_Dett6 ай бұрын

    Considering each PAIR was rated for 6 tons, I was very impressed to see that most of the brands were able to hold almost 18 tons per stand.

  • @jazb4317

    @jazb4317

    6 ай бұрын

    when it comes to a life or death device, it's not uncommon for it to be engineered for 3 or more times the rated capacity so there is a massive margin of safety against improper use, defects, etc.

  • @Alexander_l322

    @Alexander_l322

    6 ай бұрын

    They understate the SWL because there are idiot who will use them past their rated SWL

  • @trvman1

    @trvman1

    6 ай бұрын

    Just dig a hole in your back yard wide and deep enough and then just jump down in and have someone drive the car over it :) Just don't ask the wife to do it because if she is mad at you she may not come back out and move the car to let you get out when you are done :)

  • @Rowgue51

    @Rowgue51

    6 ай бұрын

    Those numbers are where they experienced catastrophic failure when tested until failure all in one go though. They really tell you nothing about what kind of weight the stands can safely handle over and over again and still remain just as mechanically sound as they were when they came out of the box.

  • @davidelliott5843

    @davidelliott5843

    6 ай бұрын

    The folding stands will degrade over time (rust west n tear etc). Those with a ratchet centre support should last a lifetime if not abused.

  • @stephenbridges2791
    @stephenbridges27916 ай бұрын

    You deserve a lot of credit for this video, sir. I personally knew a women that saw a car fall off of a jack onto her husband. However, he did not survive. She turned to alcohol and suffered from it until the day she died. On a brighter note, I have a set of NAPA jack stands that I got in the late 70's. USA made and top notch quality. Been using them for over 40 years. Be damn sure of the security before you get under any piece of equipment. Thanks for your effort on this one.

  • @pimpnick4920

    @pimpnick4920

    6 ай бұрын

    My dad owned a salvage yard and he yelled at me for having harbor frieght stands when he came to visit. I moved to another state for work. He also told me that one of his old American made ones had a ratchet failure. No one was hurt. I remember working in the shop as a kid and they were old. That was 40 years ago.

  • @jwhite4
    @jwhite46 ай бұрын

    Not sure if already mentioned, but the lateral force test to have the stand tip seems like it should either be done at the same extension height. Or, have a way to take the height into effect. I'd think higher jacks (all else being equal) would be more apt to tip over than one with a shorter extension. But otherwise a well thought out (and entertaining to watch!) test.

  • @ohger1

    @ohger1

    6 ай бұрын

    Yep - the advantage of a higher working lift costs the jack in the tip over.

  • @CC-xu2yz

    @CC-xu2yz

    6 ай бұрын

    He did mention that fact but did not make a strong point of it. I never use jack stands anywhere near maximum height just to be safe.

  • @robertberger8642
    @robertberger86426 ай бұрын

    Thanks for doing this test and video!!! Very appreciated!!

  • @DaRealHBIC
    @DaRealHBIC6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your unbiased reviews! I always look forward to your videos!

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @ardscorner
    @ardscorner6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for highlighting the dangerous stands Todd. You have probably saved someone's life who will now use a safe set. Good man

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks and you are welcome!

  • @kentarofunabashi2471
    @kentarofunabashi24713 ай бұрын

    Man, thanks for the thorough review. You rock!

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    3 ай бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @aShadowInBlue
    @aShadowInBlue22 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for these insights.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    22 күн бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @The_Hulkster
    @The_Hulkster6 ай бұрын

    This man is saving people's lives and he doesn't even realize it.

  • @coffeeabuse
    @coffeeabuse6 ай бұрын

    Looks like the ZSP jack stands were designed to be collapsible, which might make them more easily stored - in a trunk - for instance. Unfortunately, they made them collapsible in more than one sense, though 😄

  • @1pcfred

    @1pcfred

    6 ай бұрын

    Collapsable and jack stand just don't go together in any positive way.

  • @nothanks9050

    @nothanks9050

    6 ай бұрын

    The zsp are a scam, a worse made version of some of the same design I bought new from an economy grocery store for equivalent of 15 dollars a few years ago. My better made version is only rated at either 1.5 or perhaps 2 tons for the pair, convenient and compact for some occasional tasks around the shop but not really fit for any automotive tasks beyond backing up the jack to quickly change a wheel on a 90's econo euro hatchback weighing less than a ton, even then only because you're not getting under it to change a wheel.

  • @VoVilliaCorp

    @VoVilliaCorp

    6 ай бұрын

    those zsps are just a lawsuit waiting to happen

  • @Area51Resort
    @Area51ResortАй бұрын

    Great test video, very funny! Whenever I use jack stands (Craftsman) I always use wheel chocks and keep the jack in place. Great safety tips! Thank you for making this video! Maybe testing wheel chocks could be a good video.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @Jdikmen
    @Jdikmen5 ай бұрын

    I switched to US Jacks several years ago. The wider saddle width at the top really helps cradle my Corvette's crossmembers which are fairly wide.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @SSB2121
    @SSB21216 ай бұрын

    This is one of my worst fears. I was working on a car under jackstands and got massively claustrophobic out of nowhere. Before that I've never been claustrophobic in my life and this was only a few years ago.

  • @ThundaStrack

    @ThundaStrack

    6 ай бұрын

    I feel your pain…didn’t know I was scared of heights til I walked out of elevator in the Stratosphere in Vegas…..Damn near barfed and seriously dry heaved.

  • @pmp2559

    @pmp2559

    6 ай бұрын

    It happens as we get older same thing with temperatures our bodies won’t or can’t tolerate as much.

  • @jfruser

    @jfruser

    6 ай бұрын

    Build yourself some DIY wheel cribs/jackstands out of 2x4 & 2x6. They can get REAL tall, are hella strong, and very stable. So glad I built mine.

  • @timb7775

    @timb7775

    6 ай бұрын

    I cut down some Osha approved wooden scaffold planks to stack and screw together that I use as backups under the car while it's on jack stands. I'll even put a few under each wheel. Even if the stands do tip for some odd reason the car will still be supported on all the wood. People would say it's overboard, I just think it's being 100% safe.

  • @TherapyGel

    @TherapyGel

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@jfruserDitto. Every time I'm working in my garage I'll have a neighbor ask about them. They're easy to build with simple, accessible materials and they're by far the safest way to lift a vehicle for underside work.

  • @lockedine
    @lockedine6 ай бұрын

    Dangerous Jack stands are not worth the savings. Thanks for examining these.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @goodun2974

    @goodun2974

    6 ай бұрын

    Climbing under a vehicle while it is sitting on those flimsy ZSP stands could literally take your breath away....😳

  • @1pcfred

    @1pcfred

    6 ай бұрын

    Yeah funerals are expensive. More than even the most expensive jack stands cost.

  • @goodun2974

    @goodun2974

    6 ай бұрын

    @@1pcfred , Perhaps the packaging for cheap jack stands should pronounce "Free Burial Insurance Included With Purchase"!

  • @1pcfred

    @1pcfred

    6 ай бұрын

    @@goodun2974 I'm sure their service would be 100% organic.

  • @tonyioannoni4951
    @tonyioannoni49516 ай бұрын

    YOU are still the best tester ever!!!, One good thing to test also, I had to buy a metal portable bandsaw today, and also blades, but when I came on your site for advice, you never tested that, so anyway I bought a Makita and the only blades 44 7/8 I found after visiting 3 stores, was the Dewalt brand, so too late for me, but it's something people might need or enjoy! Regards.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Bertminator
    @Bertminator6 ай бұрын

    LOL, I've been in isolation from COVID for the past 3 days and your Jackstand little dance put a smile on my face and made me chuckle. THANK YOU FOR THAT! :) Love your videos

  • @RG-3PO
    @RG-3PO6 ай бұрын

    The thing I found most helpful in this video was the demonstration of a car falling off jack stands. I always wonder how sturdy they are when I am working on a car, but now I see that there are obvious visual indicators when it falls. Thanks!

  • @TheRealLeonJ
    @TheRealLeonJ6 ай бұрын

    Love the dance moves! I'm such a fan of this channel for so many reasons, and the disco scene was hilarious! Thanks for all that you do to provide accurate testing and data for the products you review. I've recommended your channel time and time again to friends, and always find value in your videos. Please keep doing what you do!

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, will do!

  • @doogie525
    @doogie5256 ай бұрын

    I have known people to die or get hurt from leaving the vehicle on the jack rather than using stands or from misuse of stands or putting them in dirt or something. From my knowledge injuries from proper jack stand use is quite rare. Another great video. I just bought a set of those Daytonas last weekend that i haven't unboxed yet so i was very interested in thus video

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

  • @wolfblue9390
    @wolfblue93906 ай бұрын

    I've got the Big Red ones, bought them a long time ago. Only used a few times but, I'm glad they're not total junk at least! Always fun to see these reviews, figure out if my guesses were right or wrong after the purchases!

  • @scottbalay8869
    @scottbalay88696 ай бұрын

    Thank you for all you've shown us, I've definitely made some of my purchases based on your videos. I think it would be really interesting to see different types of shop airline setups. I've seen people use black pipe, pex, copper, airline kits like Rapidair, and I've even heard of some crazies using pvc. It would be fun to see how easily each method is to install, what the price difference would be for a small shop or garage, how durable each option is to bumps, abrasions and other minor shop mishaps, and most importantly, the psi each method can handle. I think that video could be incredibly helpful for those of us setting up a shop for the first time. Thanks again for all you do for us viewers!

  • @jimyeats
    @jimyeats6 ай бұрын

    Todd, has anyone ever tested if all levels are actually level? I don’t mean the bubble, but checking if the level housing is actually correctly indexed to the bubble housing. That might be interesting to see.

  • @snowdog90210

    @snowdog90210

    6 ай бұрын

    They are not. You can spend an hour checking levels at the box store and not find one that reads consistently.

  • @jimyeats

    @jimyeats

    6 ай бұрын

    @@snowdog90210 Well, so lets see which ones are the best.

  • @P_RO_

    @P_RO_

    6 ай бұрын

    One word: Stabila. Or a machinist's level. Neither are cheap, but cheap can also be good. My cheap light aluminum 4" level from 20 years ago is still perfectly true but a fancy wood and brass one bought at the same time was slightly off and grew worse with time.

  • @jc40337

    @jc40337

    6 ай бұрын

    That is a video I would really enjoy! I’ve used an electronic level, but it has a self calibration feature… but how am I supposed to know what surface is level enough to run the self calibration on?

  • @poeticsilence047

    @poeticsilence047

    6 ай бұрын

    @@P_RO_ I remember a while back I suggested this very same thing to see which are the most accurate.

  • @micah8355
    @micah83556 ай бұрын

    Excellent work sir, as always. I've got both the Big Red and Husky in my shop - never had a problem with F450's and the like. Glad to see some science that says I can probably trust them

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jeffclarke5497
    @jeffclarke54976 ай бұрын

    Just watching the vehicle coming off the stands is priceless. Sometimes a good scare is very valuable. Thanks for all of your efforts!

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @guitarman3100
    @guitarman31006 ай бұрын

    Man those ZSP stands are CRAZY SKETCHY. And they're not even cheap! Something like that might be good for roadside emergency gear, alongside the standard scissor jack. Better than nothing, but only for swapping tires, not getting under. But at that point id trust a smaller hydraulic jack over that pair. Thanks for the great video as usual!

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    No problem!

  • @Engage-trucking
    @Engage-trucking6 ай бұрын

    Please do this forever ! I can’t tell you how many hours I’ve spent and continue to spend researching tools before I buy. I watch every single one of your videos, some several times, and a lot of times make the final call with your testing results. Thank you. We really enjoy the videos.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @michaellittlejohn6855

    @michaellittlejohn6855

    6 ай бұрын

    Welcome to Heaven ! Where there is never a need to purchase twice.

  • @jasonrodgers9063
    @jasonrodgers90636 ай бұрын

    A fortune cookie I made once for a Chinese meal- "Man who works below car without jack stands has future career AS jack stand!"

  • @keeganhenderson24
    @keeganhenderson246 ай бұрын

    Absolutely love the humor in this video. Love how you’ve mixed it up

  • @thomasgarrison3949
    @thomasgarrison39496 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video, I have a 20 year old set of Husky jack stands, they look better than the new ones. I also, always chock the wheels. I use a square 16" X 16" X 1/4" thick steel plate under them on gravel, since I don't have a concrete or asphalt driveway!

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

  • @brandonclark6532
    @brandonclark65326 ай бұрын

    Love the dancing part for sure! A recommendation would be testing whether using more than recommended amounts of product like (fuel system cleaner, stop leak, stabilizer, octane boost, oil additive, etc) is harmful or gives better results. Keep the videos up! Love em’!

  • @coreybabcock2023

    @coreybabcock2023

    6 ай бұрын

    Me too

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @Michael-kd7hn
    @Michael-kd7hn6 ай бұрын

    I bought some Husky jack stands a while back, think I got the right ones. Thanks for the video! As I get older, I'm starting to appreciate a good flashlight. Would be nice to see a video about the newer rechargeable ones out in the market.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

  • @loungelizard3922

    @loungelizard3922

    6 ай бұрын

    Oh man you're going to be blown away by the last 10 years of flashlight development if you aren't familiar with them. LEDs and high drain 18650 batteries have made them small and powerful with flawless beams. There are whole online communities around them.

  • @kikilafrite09

    @kikilafrite09

    5 ай бұрын

    @@loungelizard3922 oh yeah, even 21700 cell based flashlights can be really small now, with the added capacity of a beefier cell

  • @kenfuciusfpv2800
    @kenfuciusfpv28005 ай бұрын

    I would love to see a similar comparison of the various car ramps like the rhino ramps and some of the popular cheap ones on Amazon. Awesome job on this!

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @fixxerautomotive4917
    @fixxerautomotive49176 ай бұрын

    Great video! I have been using the Daytona jack stands in my shop for some time and feel very safe under them. On the weight test to failure, I was hoping that you would go back and test the other stands with the pin lock in place as intended with a heavy load. So one test with the pin lock and a second test without. Love your thoroughness in all your tests!

  • @georgeorwell126

    @georgeorwell126

    6 ай бұрын

    Same. I don't understand why he didn't do that.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @GoblinOfGygaxinor

    @GoblinOfGygaxinor

    6 ай бұрын

    He already ruined the other stand testing the handle. But yea its not testing the full capabilities of a pin locked stand.

  • @RegsChannel
    @RegsChannel6 ай бұрын

    Great video as always! I'm personally a fan of leaving the jack in place along with using the jackstands if I don't have access to a lift. Feels a touch safer especially if you need to reef on something

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

  • @Begnis
    @Begnis6 ай бұрын

    Hi Todd, as always great video. A long time now I'm thinking to propose a video of bolts and screws. I'm not a tradesman but I'm an advanced diyer and the last 30 years several times I faced the same problem as many others had.. quality of bolts and screws. Even with the right screw drivers or spanners we all had (and sometimes still have) the same problems of damaging bolts and screw heads due to poor metal quality. Think about it.. Keep up the great work and thank you again for all of your amazing reviews

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @jacksmith2315
    @jacksmith23156 ай бұрын

    What a great video. Totally surprised with the husky brand. Also love the sense of humor with the dance moves on big red and u.s. jack stand. That was pretty funny. Thanks again todd for your hard work, time, and dedication

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @brandonkahuna1251
    @brandonkahuna12516 ай бұрын

    I bought a set of US Jack Jack stands when I was redoing the whole front suspension on my old truck. It sat on those stands for a month and never trembled. On the concrete in my garage, I tried to push it off of them before removing the tires or beginning work. I couldn't get even a shake. They are by far the best stands I have used.

  • @jeffro221

    @jeffro221

    6 ай бұрын

    They are the best, but for that price, it is puzzling they didn't bother to put foot pads on them.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback.

  • @LanceHKW
    @LanceHKW6 ай бұрын

    The dance moves caught me off guard - choked on my coffee laughing! Well done!

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    lol. I had to have some fun with that one!!

  • @bobbyh177
    @bobbyh1776 ай бұрын

    dang was really hoping to see my pro lift jacks in here but once again your testing is soooo amazing!

  • @stephen3164
    @stephen31646 ай бұрын

    I have 2 pairs of jack stands in my garage I bought somewhere in the early 2000’s, probably for cheap. I also have 1 set of metal ramps. My back has been a mess since before my surgery, but certainly after, I’ve not gotten under a vehicle. Most I do now is swap wheels. Jack up the car, place my jack stands, lower the jack to put so,e weight on the stands, then swap wheels. Heavy forces used to break free lug nuts (some shops put em on WAY too tight!) are done before lifting the car. I’ve had an old school floor jack lose hydraulic pressure and slowly come down. Thanks for this review - my jack stands don’t use a backup safely pin, but as long as I never get under the vehicle, I should be ok. Oh, and I chock my wheels when I lift one end off the ground.

  • @ProjectFarm

    @ProjectFarm

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing.

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