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Old 05-28-2020, 01:02 PM   #20
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Re: Harbor Freight Jack Stand Recall

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Originally Posted by Killer Bee View Post
problem is today's manufacturing standards aren't "age old" anymore, they're "young cheap"

especially in third world countries where respect for even their own lives is relatively low by comparison..

relying on any standard of quality these days is a gamble.. design with less chances of error is a safer bet..

lack of visibility inside a ratchet system garners less assurance than a visible pin positively engaged through a support structure..
I was just saying my jack stands are safe. I've always bought quality shop equipment from professional-grade shop equipment dealers.
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