HF jackstand recall

JARblue · 05-20-2020, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoren 370

When the Z broke down left it up on the same jacks for months!

And sometimes I’ll crawl underneath just to take pictures!

Damn I could have ended like a squeezed empanada!

My Z has been up on HF jack stands for over a year. I put a floor jack under the car for support and was careful not to bump the car when I crawled underneath to check the model number. Even though mine weren't recalled, I don't trust them now lol

SouthArk370Z · 05-20-2020, 10:32 AM

I didn't get my stands from HF but checked them anyway. Brands and model numbers are different. It gave me a good excuse to give them a thorough inspection. I discovered that I hadn't done the retaining tab on one of them properly and the post will fall out if you turn the stand upside down - will correct that before I use again.

Does anyone know what part(s) are causing the problem? As simple as a jackstand is, there's not too much that can go wrong.

JARblue · 05-20-2020, 12:25 PM

Check the engagement on the pawl per BettyZ (Post #6).

FWIW, I never engage the retaining tab. I find it's easier to stack them for storage, which requires removing the inserts. Easy enough to avoid turning them upside down.

SouthArk370Z · 05-20-2020, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Check the engagement on the pawl per BettyZ (Post #6).

Ah. I missed that on my first read. Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

FWIW, I never engage the retaining tab. I find it's easier to stack them for storage, which requires removing the inserts. Easy enough to avoid turning them upside down.

Not something I'm really worried about (it doesn't affect the functioning of the stand) but it might save some sore toes down the line.

cv129 · 05-20-2020, 06:51 PM

I've never engaged that tab either....actually I've never paid attention to that tab until reading JAR and SouthArk's comments....I just always assumed that I shouldn't hold it upside down lol.

#footinmymouth #selfincriminate #learnsomethingnew

I never raise the inserts above the bottom height, I've never felt comfortable conceptually. Besides, my 6 tons (HF) is quite tall to start with, and the 3 tons (Craftsman) give ample of height for the simple things I do.

I'll probably go for more reputable units

, or at least something rated ridiculously more than my car, like 2 pairs of 12 tons

, if I have to be entirely under the car for a long time.

danegrey · 05-20-2020, 06:59 PM

Well I got two that are in the recall, so I will take them back and get my gift card, thanks for the post, would not even have thought about it...

Z_ealot · 05-20-2020, 07:24 PM

No jack stands from HF here, just good old 6 ton craftsman

Zoren 370 · 05-21-2020, 02:08 AM

Is the gift card only good at HF for purchase?

Darn it when I needed the stands to hold my RCF up in the air to ceramic coat the wheels!

Now Im left with a gift card!!!

Do strippers accepts gift cards for lap dance?

MZ DAIZY · 05-21-2020, 05:46 AM

Only Chinese strippers.

Zoren 370 · 05-21-2020, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Only Chinese strippers.

Ok I rather be squeezed by my car due to jack stand failure!

Rather than loosing my personal elevating rod to covid19 from a Chinese!

ZoomZ · 05-21-2020, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BettyZ

If anyone here uses HF jackstands, an urgent recall is out. About damn time, mine collapsed on me two-ish years ago.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...of-collapsing/

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05-20-2020, 10:32 AM	#17 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	I didn't get my stands from HF but checked them anyway. Brands and model numbers are different. It gave me a good excuse to give them a thorough inspection. I discovered that I hadn't done the retaining tab on one of them properly and the post will fall out if you turn the stand upside down - will correct that before I use again. Does anyone know what part(s) are causing the problem? As simple as a jackstand is, there's not too much that can go wrong. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

05-20-2020, 12:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Check the engagement on the pawl per BettyZ (Post #6). FWIW, I never engage the retaining tab. I find it's easier to stack them for storage, which requires removing the inserts. Easy enough to avoid turning them upside down. cv129 and BettyZ like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Last edited by JARblue; 05-20-2020 at 12:27 PM.

05-20-2020, 06:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,250 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	I've never engaged that tab either....actually I've never paid attention to that tab until reading JAR and SouthArk's comments....I just always assumed that I shouldn't hold it upside down lol. #footinmymouth #selfincriminate #learnsomethingnew I never raise the inserts above the bottom height, I've never felt comfortable conceptually. Besides, my 6 tons (HF) is quite tall to start with, and the 3 tons (Craftsman) give ample of height for the simple things I do. I'll probably go for more reputable units , or at least something rated ridiculously more than my car, like 2 pairs of 12 tons , if I have to be entirely under the car for a long time. JARblue likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

05-20-2020, 06:59 PM	#21 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,195 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	Well I got two that are in the recall, so I will take them back and get my gift card, thanks for the post, would not even have thought about it... JARblue, Rusty and Spooler like this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

05-20-2020, 07:24 PM	#22 (permalink)
Z_ealot A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,045 Drives: 09 370Z Touring/Sprt Rep Power: 10091	No jack stands from HF here, just good old 6 ton craftsman Spooler and Zingston like this.

05-21-2020, 02:08 AM	#23 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	Is the gift card only good at HF for purchase? Darn it when I needed the stands to hold my RCF up in the air to ceramic coat the wheels! Now Im left with a gift card!!! Do strippers accepts gift cards for lap dance? Zingston and MZ DAIZY like this.

05-21-2020, 05:46 AM	#24 (permalink)
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