Harbor Freight jackstands

I traded in the 2 I had, today. Didn't have any others in stock, but I'm in no hurry, I'll pick 'em up when I see 'em... Wink

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Thanks for sharing this !

Thanks Chas............ i assumed the arm had to be FULLY EXTENDED and then wobble in the hole...... Never thought that the TEETH on the arm could all be under size or no quality control from the factory... Sure was OBVIOUS when you looked at one disassembled... Now i need to check all of mine !! .......... but they are 20 years old or more.

Like them all, but love the "B"s.

I read some where and didn't mark it, (Duhh moment) that the machines that were being used to make them were falling apart and they couldn't keep a tolerance going. I couldn't verify if that was true or not, but for as long as they were made 3 tonners first then the 6 tonners came along, probably on the same machines (more wear, tear, and abuse) it makes sense to me.

Gordy, you could check with them on the #'s to make sure, but I suspect they are OK.

1938 B, 79 Dynamark 11/36 6spd, 95 Weed-Eater 16hp, 2010 Bolens 14hp

Took them back today. First walked in and found a manager type guy as the checkout was backed up 3 deep. He said "bring 'em in and go to the checkout (while observing they were 3 deep waiting) and you will get a gift card".

Went out and got them and grabbed some other stuff I needed and got up to the checkout and told the lady I had a set of recalled jack stands. She then asked for the recept. I told her I had no receipt but had the paper with the recall notice and part numbers. She asked for my phone number and tried to find the recept that way. Can't find it. As this was happening another worker finally comes up to open the other cash register (now with 6 people waiting) and explained to my cashier what she needs to do. She was going to set them on the floor but decided to put them in a cart "in case they get more".

No prominent signs/notices anywheres in the store about the recall that I could see, plus they should have a record of my purchase tied to my email that they should have sent a notice instead of me finding out on this forum.

I have some that look like the recalled ones but they different numbers than the list.

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My guess is operator error. Pretty soon companies are going to have to send a babysitter out with every product they sell. darrel

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I've bought some of them used Menards Railway Ties they always sell every year. Cut them up in various sizes for cribbing. They can be heavy though, but the price is right, and stumps aren't squared.

1938 B, 79 Dynamark 11/36 6spd, 95 Weed-Eater 16hp, 2010 Bolens 14hp

I suppose a video could be made that would provide a lot of practical tips, safety precautions, considerations. . . . seems it would be difficult to provide specific help due to all of the different tractors and what exact task you're jacking it up for. Jacking up a B and a 7080 are 2 different ballgames!

Maybe I should start a new thread but this is related-

Anyone know of a good instructional video about jacking up a tractor and placing the jack stands? Many times the best place to lift from is also where you want to place the jack stands.

Evaluate what I did the last time I jacked up My Ford 3000 to swap rims-wheel hubs in order change the tread width:

I used the large floor jack at the rear draw bar hanger right on center line of tractor. Got the entire rear axle jacked up so both tires were about 3" off the floor. This is a side-side tipsy condition, 4" wide floor jack pad, front axle on a pivot pin...but with wheels still on it could only fall 3". Never do this and then take off the wheels without jack stands also!!

Then I placed the 12 ton HF floor jacks on each side, under axle. The stands are dished in as if made to nestle to a round truck rear diff. axle But the Ford axle casting is square and too large to nestle in the stand. It looked like a slippery situation. So I added plywood shims to the stands. Lowered the floor jack.

Looking good. But then I realized the base of the HF 12ton jack stands were too close to the tire sidewall, and since i was narrowing up the tread, they would interfere. Raised the tractor again, moved the jack stands inboard and all was good. Removed wheels, broke down, reassembled to desired tread, re-mounted wheels.

Comments please.

I suspect a lot of it is operator error, like not checking that the pawl is all the way into the catch cog and not just on the tip lip of the cog. And who in their right mind would work under a movable tippy jacked up anything. I have the 3 and 6 ton ones and use em all the time. I still use extra jacks and blocks in case. I seen a Shortbed Chevy come crashing down off of a garage lift once when the guy had most of the weight basically hanging off the front of the rack. Talk about loud, and thank God the control valve was 10 feet away and nobody standing there gawking.

1938 B, 79 Dynamark 11/36 6spd, 95 Weed-Eater 16hp, 2010 Bolens 14hp

Yeah I got a set too...just used them and I dont get it either...they say paw doesn't engage ratchet deep enough

When I took the utv off them this afternoon I fiddled and jiggled and banged ....I could not make them fall.....I dont know...mine are the 3 ton ones....I use these little guys all the time....I really like the size..I have several sets but these are great for ATV stuff

Guess I will take them back and see what they have to say...I dang sure dont want my money back....I want jack stands...that's why I got them

Ocharry

Are they older than the recall dates or even the same model #'s ?

1938 B, 79 Dynamark 11/36 6spd, 95 Weed-Eater 16hp, 2010 Bolens 14hp

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Edited by Walker - 20 May 2020 at 1:44pm

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