Are Torin jack stands good?

Our pick for the best jack stands is the Torin Big Red Steel Jack Stands: 6 Ton Capacity, 1 Pair. They can accommodate between two and 12 tons and are constructed of solid steel. They’re also durable and rust-resistant.

Why were Harbor Freight jack stands recalled?

Harbor Freight is recalling a portion of the three-ton jack stands which were used as replacements for a group of defective jack stands it recalled in May 2020. In May, the company recalled 1.7 million of its three- and six-ton jack stands due to a heightened risk of them collapsing while under load.

Which Harbor Freight jack stands are recalled?

Following the lifting of any applicable “Shelter At Home Orders”, please bring your 3-Ton and/or 6-Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands, item numbers 56371, 61196, and 61197 to your local Harbor Freight Tools store to receive a Harbor Freight Tools gift card equal to the retail price of the jack stands you originally …

Are Harbor Freight jack stands OK?

The jack stands may collapse under load, which can increase the risk of injury to people near or under a lifted vehicle. Owners of these jack stands are asked to immediately discontinue use due to safety concerns. Injuries have been reported due to this issue. Affected customers will receive full refunds upon request.

What is a good brand of jack stands?

Best Jack Stands for 2022

• Torin Big Red Steel Jack Stands. Best budget jack stands.
• OTC S03 3-Ton Jack Stands. Best all-around jack stands.
• US Jack 6 Ton Garage Stands D-41610. Best made-in-America jack stands.
• Omega Heavy Duty Jack Stand 32225B.
• Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton Aluminum Jack Stands.

Can I still return Harbor Freight jack stands?

“If you own these jack stands or any of the jack stands in our original recall, whether or not you have had an issue with them, please stop using them immediately and bring them back to your local Harbor Freight Store for a full cash refund or store credit,” he said.

What fails on the Harbor Freight jack stands?

The company determined that the stands are faulty due to aging of production equipment. The recalled three-ton stands have item numbers 61196 and 56371, and the six-ton stands have an item number of 61197. Agency documents say Harbor Freight Tools will give buyers a gift card equal to the purchase price of the stands.

Are 3-ton jack stands enough for SUV?

In short: Buy 2-ton (4,000-pound) jack stands only if you have a small light vehicle. Buy 3-ton (6,000-pound) jack stands for a medium to large vehicle or a medium SUV. Buy 5- or 6-ton (10,000 or 12,000-pound) jack stands if you will be routinely working on a truck or large SUV.

Should I put my car on jack stands for the winter?

All tires “flat-spot” during storage (see “Flat Spots Are Real” below), so jack up your vehicle and set it on jack stands as shown. Then lower the tire pressure to 25 psi or so for the winter.