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

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]

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]

Great tip! I should have mentioned this!

[@oak8728]

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]

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

[@EndstyleGG]

@@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]

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]

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]

Very cool! You are welcome!

[@Bdub1952]

Very impressive! (tm)

[@TheBrokenLife]

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]

"We're going to test that!"

[@ferret19731]

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

[@Daniel-ou4fb]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@armoredtitan54]

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]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@TDPEquinox]

@@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]

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

[@SavageDarkness]

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]

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

[@sidehop]

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

[@user-xt2jx1fr1z]

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

[@Iowagrown123]

Should chock any wheels still mounted, too.

[@user-xt2jx1fr1z]

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

[@paulholmes672]

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]

Thanks for sharing.

[@stevepreskitt283]

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

[@bruce5243]

"so I gently lowered the truck" Hilarious !!

[@robertheinkel6225]

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

[@Purosanluispotosi]

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

[@scrap_metal_magic]

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]

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

[@spoolinsvt6489]

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]

​@@spoolinsvt6489yes all the above.

[@jeffa847]

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.

[@KeithSudano]

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]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@t3hjnz]

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]

It’s definitely a scary place to be under.

[@John-Doe-Yo]

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]

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]

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]

Darwin strikes again.

[@Lochlann13]

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]

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]

chyna

[@seymoarsalvage]

@@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]

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

[@george2113]

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

[@loveislife77]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

lol Thanks!

[@pro123play]

Me too 😂

[@floridaredneck]

That was funny!

[@cyberguyjeff]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Glad to hear!

[@mikekennedy4572]

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]

Thanks for sharing.

[@acemobile9806]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@FirstFiveFrets]

​@@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648I feel sorry for you.

[@Dwigt_Rortugal]

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

[@BenFenner]

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]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@piebag]

He’s the shit

[@randyragon]

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.

[@10p6]

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

[@--_DJ_--]

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]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@whatr0]

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]

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

[@Powertampa]

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.

[@rupe53]

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]

Thanks!

[@philwhite5815]

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]

@@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.

[@philwhite5815]

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]

You are welcome!

[@merlenelson4894]

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]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@johnnylightning1491]

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]

Thanks, will do!

[@scottmorris4914]

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

[@lovetrump1088]

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!

[@racerex340]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

@@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.

[@dylanlatimer6745]

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]

Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@SuperAWaC]

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]

@@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]

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]

@@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.

[@pdurham2458]

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]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@ydenneki]

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]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@nutsnbolts76]

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]

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

[@arantala]

@@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...

[@Levs0n]

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]

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

[@CamrosMedia]

this one sounds like it could be fun one

[@dirtbikedave]

Great idea!

[@elw4428]

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]

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Blueghost136]

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]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@mattbarnett6902]

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

[@bobgaylord8883]

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]

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]

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

[@stevepreskitt283]

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]

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]

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

[@keithk6951]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@AndrewPenner]

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!

[@gregparrott]

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]

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]

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

[@Thegonagle]

@@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]

The price probably saves lives.

[@gregparrott]

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

[@dannyestes832]

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]

Good info.

[@ww321]

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]

Thanks for sharing.

[@davidmuhs2275]

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]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@tt01388]

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!

[@SevenSixTwo2012]

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]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@brynyard]

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]

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]

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.

[@XerxezsX]

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]

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

[@user-cy2eh7hr2z]

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]

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.

[@gallopngoose8753]

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]

Thanks so much!

[@FredLarracuente]

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]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@jordanpanich]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@septembersurprise5178]

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

[@fialee8]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@NathanSplosion]

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]

Thanks!

[@emcee7670]

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.

[@stephenbridges2791]

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]

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.

[@802Garage]

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]

Great point!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@Nevir202]

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]

@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]

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

[@Adui13]

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

[@350Zquicksilver]

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!

[@entp51]

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]

Great tip 👍

[@hydorah]

That's a great idea!

[@paulsmith9341]

Makes sense!

[@alexking2346]

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

[@mishuha]

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.

[@BayerischeMeisterWerke]

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]

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]

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

[@ACME_Kinetics]

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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@richardc2124]

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]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@tradesmanfirearms]

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]

Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@lukemeck]

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]

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]

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]

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]

I agree a vehicle maintenance ramp test would be great!

[@RMartin631]

@@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.

[@DaRealHBIC]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

You are so welcome!

[@tonyioannoni4951]

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]

Thanks!

[@DannySauer]

I bought those Esco stands just last week specifically because they have a lower low setting and the round flat pad option which works well on my German car lift points. They do make a taller version, and I bought a kit which is came with the saddle style posts as well as the flat round tops. Some of us have low sports cars instead of SUVs, and the shorter minimum height stand combined with a low ground clearance vehicle actually gives sufficient room to work without the high center of gravity creating a less safe situation. This is a great example of when it's nice to see the scores and testing methodology in these videos, since that allows someone in a different situation with different priorities to reach their own conclusions. :)

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@thomasnelson6161]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Sorry to hear about this! Awful tragedy

[@flurpoid]

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.

[@Area51Resort]

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]

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@kentarofunabashi2471]

Man, thanks for the thorough review. You rock!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@DJ_Dett]

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]

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]

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

[@trvman1]

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]

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]

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.

[@509brown]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@doogie525]

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]

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

[@Begnis]

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]

Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@coffeeabuse]

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]

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

[@nothanks9050]

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]

those zsps are just a lawsuit waiting to happen

[@scottbalay8869]

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!

[@sudodude542]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@stampedetrail2003]

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

[@Engage-trucking]

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]

Thank you!

[@michaellittlejohn6855]

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

[@SSB2121]

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]

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]

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

[@jfruser]

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]

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]

​@@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.

[@Michael-kd7hn]

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]

You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

[@loungelizard3922]

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]

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

[@stephen3164]

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]

Thanks for sharing.

[@fixxerautomotive4917]

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]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@GoblinOfGygaxinor]

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

[@ardscorner]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@micah8355]

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]

Thanks!

[@Spirit_Lanayru]

Great video as always! Right when I'm about to start looking into jack stands, too. I'd be super stoked if you did an oil filter testing showdown, where the oil used between a couple common viscosities is tested against multiple popular oil filter brands, at 3 (or more!) different filter models and tested on their ability to filter small and large particulate, both in shorter term tests (for overall cleanliness), and in extreme tests as well (for total particulate absorption/to failure) While lab testing heavy, this would help see if filter quality is generally consistent with a brand! What good is a fantastic oil if you don't have a known good filter to back it up?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@TheRealLeonJ]

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]

Thanks, will do!

[@brandonclark6532]

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]

Me too

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@jwhite4]

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]

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

[@CC-xu2yz]

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.

[@berryreading4809]

Awesome comparison as usual, but with plenty of great safety tips everyone should be aware of! This video will likely save someone's life!👍My pre c0vid Big Red "6 Ton" stands have been great... I even had a set with a properly working roll pin safety because I sheared it by hand when I was too lazy to spend 5 minutes resetting (vehicle was supported by the rear tires with jack able to twist back and forth, I had just left the rear stands in place before setting up the front end for some other work, which pivoted the vehicle adding some pressure on the stands, and I needed a 3rd tall stand up front) Lesson learned, just spend 5 minutes resetting stands and jacks instead of an hour to change a headache of a roll pin with one from my collection that is probably significantly stronger, probably deleting that safety feature! Luckily it was my set with the additional safety lock pin, which I ALWAYS use! (I have a set of the previous 6 ton model without the secondary safety locking pins aswell) You will definitely need to replace the terrible quality safety pin chain and split rings with either some custom made small steel cables or even some small nylon cord, etc. as they always eventually fail, or the split rings get bent/mangled... I also made some custom baseplates for working on asphalt/gravel/dirt which have been very useful, if I buy another set of "6 ton" stands I may just permanently attach some baseplates to a set of my old stands for when not on concrete, the stands have a large footprint already for using a creeper on concrete otherwise I would've already done this. I just hope Big Red's quality and quality control didn't drop while the price has risen like most of my other go-to automotive tool/parts/tire brands over the last couple years 😒 Watching you testing newer production versions of classic items is always insightful 👍

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

[@jimyeats]

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]

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

[@jimyeats]

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

[@P_RO_]

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]

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]

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

[@thra5herxb12s]

Thank you once again for a very subjective and entertaining test of the products we all use every day. It blows my mind to think the ZSP brand costs $170. These are the same as the $10 ones from ebay and amazon being sold for a higher price to make people think, "They cost more, they have to be better." Out of curiosity, I looked on ebay and most of these are sold under different names and prices. The Daytona comes to mind when in the UK it can be found on ebay for £18.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@adotintheshark4848]

Daytona is a Harbor Freight brand.

[@svalkonen]

That's exactly what was the most mind blowing in this test. You can get those for about $30 a pair from a local market here in more expensive countries of Northern Europe. I'd use them, but I know what I'm doing (and that they are cheap and not trustworthy). At least until now. ;)

[@robertberger8642]

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

[@wolfblue9390]

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!

[@guitarman3100]

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]

No problem!

[@The_Hulkster]

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

[@jeffclarke5497]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@Schooner316]

Excellent video! I learned something. I was not aware of the tipping risk. I thought that the real danger with these stands was from the set pin/lever failing. I always set the parking break and put blocks in front of any wheels staying on the ground. I also always leave the jack in place as a backup. I wouldn't be surprised if this video ends up saving a few lives. Well done!

[@teeanahera8949]

The parking *brake will work better than the parking break.

[@spudsmckenzie4123]

I'm glad that I put so much effort into finding good stands when I bought mine, which were not only rated much higher than any vehicle I own, but I wouldn't buy ones that didn't have steel pads on the feet. They also had to have a secondary locking mechanism, just in case, even though I still leave the jack in place near where I am working as added protection. I like having hands and a working head... This is a great video. Not only to inform people on the purchase but to reinforce just how dangerous it is to be under a vehicle. As always, brilliant work Todd. 👊

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@RG-3PO]

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!

[@ilader689]

The test a couple years ago of 3 ton jack stands led me to discard all my fifty-year-old ones and get new 6 ton stands. From the previous video I saw the difference between having no locking pin, having a locking pin just for the release lever, and having a locking pin that blocks both the release lever and the support post. Having metal pads on each foot is important to avoid settling. After setting a car on stands I always shove it hard to make sure nothing is going to move, paying special attention to where the stands are supporting the car.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Jdikmen]

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]

Thanks for sharing.

[@JRB781]

I'm glad to see that the big reds were able to place at #3 on the list, especially at their lower price point. Based on other good reviews at the time, I bought two pairs of them a few years back. One very important thing about the big reds, or any other brand of jack stand, is to inspect the weld quality when unboxing a new pair. I had to exchange one of the pairs because of bad welds that were full of holes.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@berryreading4809]

I also have 2 sets of pre c0vid produced Big Red jack stands and have used them many times, one is the previous model without the additional locking pin... The safety pin chains/split rings definitely need replaced with cable or even Para cord as they will eventually break... I also broke one of the roll pins by hand while attempting to be lazy while working on a project. The jack didn't have tons of pressure as it could rotate by hand, but trying to force drop it proved the safety feature actually worked atleast on that batch... But lesson learned, spend 5 minutes resetting instead of an hour to replace the roll pin with one that may be way stronger and no longer provide that safety feature 🤷‍♂️ luckily it was on the additional safety lock pin jack, so not a big safety issue since I ALWAYS use the safety pins! Although now with the price increase and possibly some quality control issues I may try a set of Harbor Freights next time, as I do work on asphalt/gravel occasionally and carrying my baseplates around gets old, even though they definitely increase safety... I have had great luck with Big Red hydraulic bottle and floor jacks aswell, but once again most were purchased pre late 2019... Nowadays many classic go to quality brands are guaranteed to throw you lemons... Moog, Every brand of car battery, many tire brands, AC Delco, Wix, many good parts store brands... The automotive replacement parts market has been an absolute disaster the last few years 😒 Even factory/dealership parts from new to old... It may never be the same since we keep buying the junk, not just from China, but low quality or poor quality control parts from Taiwan to Mexico to Korea to Japan to the USA... Glad I'm not a full time mechanic, or running a repair shop! 🫣

[@lockedine]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@goodun2974]

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

[@1pcfred]

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

[@goodun2974]

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

[@1pcfred]

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

[@TheAruruu]

Suggestion for future video: Stabilizer jacks for trailers and camper trailers. things to test: rated load vs actual maximum capacity. ease of adjustment. stability at half of maximum lift (where i'd expect them to generally end up), and at 3/4ths of maximum lift. space used when stored (important for camper trailers when space is at a premium to begin with). how much they sink into soft terrain (trailers often sit on regular old dirt).

[@cjo3620]

Great review as always. Only downside is I work on a 3 series bmw often, and bought the esco stands based on many enthusiasts and folk recommending them. This video has me paranoid about them now lol 😅 Never had an issue thankfully, also have custom stainless steel adapters that fit into my car jack points that are gyroscopic to keep them level. Not sure how they compare to stock circle pad adapters. Own a set of big reds too, they're OK I guess.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

[@vladpcgamer]

Amazing video as usual, but if you would be willing to take suggestions, I would suggest also doing a standardized height lateral force test as to eliminate the jacks’ different maximal heights in the future. For example, if all jacks can reach 23in, then have a test where you see how much lateral force needs to be applied to make them fall over at that height, and then also run the maximal height test. This would be very helpful as to be able to compare apples to apples and focus more on the jack’s design

[@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648]

Wasn't there at least one that couldn't go high enough to support the truck without lowering the truck wheels first? It's kind of hard to standardize that to a single force, though perhaps setting the overly-low jack stand on a stack of planks to get it to standard height might do.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@bensemusx]

While valid these tests are testing each jack in its worst position. I think that’s valid as it shows how different dimensions affect the safety of the jack.

[@BigTony2Guns]

NO --Because you will be tempted to set it at the HIGHEST SETTING !

[@BigTony2Guns]

NO --Because you will be tempted to set it at the HIGHEST SETTING GREAT TESTS !!! Thank you & Love Your Channel ,,,It is the Best !!!

[@Krunsy]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Lol

[@jman42s]

As always great video and information! I know you’ve done tests on work gloves before but I’d like to see a test with the non padded nitrile dipped gloves like Milwaukee Klein and various store brands such as project source. These offer a lot more finger dexterity. Also, I’d like to see resistance to electrical, heat, and water!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for your opinion.

[@UniqueNameFTW]

Been enjoying these, Hope you do one for rotary tools soon, be interesting to know how accurate their settings are and battery life.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.