Overall: As I mentioned above, this really is the bargain of the bunch. The base is not very wide, but it does the job considering the lifting height of these stands. The extra heft of these stands over a similar 2 ton version really gives these the edge in stability. I’m on the fence about this style of post. For the past 10 years, I’ve had stands that have used the pinch weld as the load point. I’ve never used a stand with this style post. The reinforced metal pad on the inside of the frame rail (where the stock scissor jack actually contacts) takes all of the load. This totally prevents any contact with the Miata’s bottom seam weld. Post design: The post features a deep groove. (Yes, these stands actually come with manuals.) Always remember that your car can kill you especially when you are working under it! Follow all directions and safety procedures outlined in each stand’s manual. It is to help you evaluate differences between these five models of jack stands. This review is meant for informational purposes only.

is not responsible for bodily injury or property damage that results from misuse of automotive tools including jack stands. I basically found myself with a whole flock of jack stands in my garage one day and decided to write a review. I’ve not received any of these stands from manufacturers for the purpose of reviewing them. The review will be skewed to how the stands work with a Mazda Miata, but this should be helpful to just about anyone with a smaller car that has a desire to work on it.īefore I begin, I’d like to state that I’ve not been paid for this. In the following few thousand words, I’ll attempt to give a detailed and impartial review of several types of jack stands on the market as of 2010. Welcome to the official Jack Stand Review. Sharka surrounded by an army of jack stands.

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