Random question: would you trust/use this floor jack and stands?

I'm looking to tinker underneath my truck in a couple of weeks for a couple of projects and currently looking for a new floor jack and stands.

I was eyeing aluminum 3 ton stands with a 3 ton low profile Pittsburgh jack at Harbor Freight but the total would be around $130+ tax.

I found this set at the local WM for $49.99, but just curious if anyone here has used this brand and size and if they trust being underneath the truck with this as your safeguard?

I'm all about a good deal but not at the expense of risking my life.

Any thoughts or recommendations if you have experience with other brands?

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Actually posted this while walking around WM and just noticed the lift height is only 13.75". The one I was looking at that HF has is 19.5". I guess I'll stick to that route.

 

Harbor freight has a really nice low profile jack with the T-Handle that jacks vehicles up pretty damn high. I used it to put my last car up on huge 2' jack stands to do the exhaust work. When my jack takes a crap I will be buying one. I will see if I can find it.

This one...

 

The jackstands sure, but I would never trust being under a truck that is only supported by a hydrolic jack.

 

I have that same kit. It all works well, I installed coilovers and new leaf springs using them. They don't lift too high though, and at the end of the day its walmart shit... if you can afford better, get good stuff the first time. Now that my truck is lifted its all useless

 

+1 on never being under any vehicle sitting on a jack.

I'd go with the Harbor Freight option, or better yet see if you have a Northern Tool nearby. I like their stuff a bit better.

Also, I'd go at least 3 ton and maybe a hair more. Consider your truck's curb weight. Sure you're just lifting one end or side at a time, but when dealing with big heavy stuff that will kill you if you give it a chance to, I prefer a bit more margin.

 

When it comes to your personal safety, go with crazy overkill.

 

Get a floor jack with wheels that are further apart in the front for more stability and a 6 ton jack stand is taller and will be of more use if your truck is lifted spend a little more on the items that could keep you safe

 

I would pay attention to the max lift height of the jack and the max height of the jack stands since these trucks are fairly high to begin with. Harbor Freight has a Daytona jack with about 4 extra inches of lift over their standard jack.

I would be looking at minimum 6 ton jack stands just for the height. Remember that jack stand weight ratings are per PAIR.

 

6 ton stands and 3 ton jack minimum. i had a husky 2 1/2 pop on me with my wheels off. stands caught it but the bar could have knocked a tooth out if my head was over it

 

I used 6 ton stands and 1.5 ton aluminum jack from HF (too short used 4x4) should of got a 3 ton.

 

Ive had my harbour frieght 3ton for 6 years with absolutely no issue, and got it for 70, not the low profile 1.