Latest reviews about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

PaulRevere2011 says "Works for me" about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

PaulRevere2011 — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:21:34 GMT

Good jack for the price. But I don't trust them nor any other jack for that matter, no matter the cost. Always have a backup source to support your car or lawnmower in case a jack fails. Place a wooden or concrete block whereever you have a jack. Little extra effort is worth not being squished.

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SSilverman says "Nicely made Jack Sands" about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

SSilverman — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:46:23 GMT

I bought these for a repair I needed where I would remove one of the tires. I did not own a jack stand and I thought the reason to insure the car from slipping was a good idea. These jack stands definitely do the job. Each jack comes with a pin which you must hammer in one time to keep the jack bar within the stand itself. It was a bit difficult to get the pin in but after a few strong blows with a hammer, I managed it. The jack stands are rated at 2.25 tons if you use both which should be enough for any sedan or small suv.

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vchanpe says "Unacceptable clearances" about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

vchanpe — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:13:57 GMT

I noticed that the vertical post would wobble excessively when the post is inserted within the lower housing because of excessive clearances. This is not acceptable because it is potentially unstable. While I admit when the jack is in use, the weight of the car could potentially minimize this wobble movement, I simply do not trust it. It is going back for a Craftsman 3 ton professional grade jack stand for a mere $10 more. I am not willing to bet my life on a bottom-of-the-line jack stand just to save $10....

hmyl says "Not very stable - they are going right back to the store" about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

hmyl — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:07:49 GMT

Not worthy of the Craftsman name. Jack posts wobbles within the support truss 1 cm in any direction. I wouldn't trust these to hold my car up over me.

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mbernhagen says "No complaints - they work great, feel sturdy and safe" about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

mbernhagen — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:35:33 GMT

I use these when working on my 1995 Toyota Camry (soon will be replaced with another Toyota sedan, and these will continue to be used for years). They work great, are simple to use, adjust in height with ease, and feel very sturdy when placed under my car.

They haven't slipped once, and I have confidence in them while under my vehicle.

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97sts says "Good price, solid jack stands." about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

97sts — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:29:30 GMT

For $20, the jack stands are very solid, easy to assemble (only two parts each), and easy to raise/lower. The maximum weight is fine for use with almost all passenger cars and light trucks.

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t00lz says "2.25 ton jack stands - perfect for low sedans" about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

t00lz — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:56:44 GMT

I needed a 2nd set of jack stands for a brake pad & rotor job on my compact sedan, and for less than $20 this set fit the bill. I was a little weary of the lower weight capacity (2.25 tons), but it's more than sufficient for most cars and small SUVs. In my case they worked out perfectly because they were the only stands that could go low enough to work w/ the max lift height of the 2 ton floor jack I was using.

Unless your vehicle is close to the 4ton mark or higher OR the frame is reasonably high of the ground, I wouldn't think twice about getting these stands. If you need a basic, "portable", floor jack as well - look for these in the combo kit w/ the Craftsman 2 1/4 ton floor jack.

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BadMechanic says "Good Jack Stands" about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

BadMechanic — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:16:07 GMT

The retaining pin drove in easily, and they are functional stands. Good Product.f

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Mr-Mac says "Craftsman 2.25 Ton Stands" about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

Mr-Mac — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:21:44 GMT

Bought these on sale and they were just what I needed to hold up the 71 Mustang while working on the floorboards! Very wide base makes it all stable!

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AlejandraPE says "Great product at a great price." about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

AlejandraPE — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:45:24 GMT

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duncaner says "Perfect size/price for my needs" about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

duncaner — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 22:17:21 GMT

Sturdy stands, supports the right amount of weight for my needs. I didn't want to over do it and get the larger heavy ones when my vehicle didn't require it. I can put them out of the way when I'm not using them and they don't take up much room. The only negative I have is that they were slightly corroded when I got them. They really put a light coat of paint on them when they were built. It'd probably be better to spray them with a light coat of lubricant instead of cheap paint. Other than that, they do exactly what I ask of them.

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btrav says "Strong, sturdy stands" about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

btrav — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:18:55 GMT

I found it a little difficult installing the pins that prevent the stands from falling out. Also, one stand didn't fit all the way down so I had to repeatedly hammer it down until enough metal was shaved off. Works fine now. Good "compact" size for jack stands. I wish the handle/notches would lock in more securely.

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wes2764 says "21/2 ton jack stands " about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

wes2764 — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 15:12:03 GMT

the product is made from high grade Metal and easly supports the weight of my ford explorerwith no stress or signs of bending. if anything the frame of my truc seems to want to givout my than the stands. if I was going to improve on the design of the stands the only thing I would do is enlarge the heads that support the vechile.Allowing for more support of the vechile Wesley J Mcdade II satasfied customer...

SKELETOR86 says "These fit my MINI Cooper S perfect, they span the jack points!" about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

SKELETOR86 — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:15:37 GMT

I have several jack stands, but these are the first that actually span the jack points on my 2004 MINI Cooper S perfectly. THey are not to big or too small, perfect!

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womacktrio says "poor quality" about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

womacktrio — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:49:11 GMT

Had these jackstands for 3 years, they were really flexible and flimsy. Shouldn't have trusted them, luckily I wasn't under the car when the weld broke on one of them and it partialy collapsed....

CrankcaseWilly says "Plain and Simple 2-1/4 Ton Jack Stands" about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

CrankcaseWilly — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 16:46:25 GMT

I have no idea what others are talking about when they are saying they have to bend metal tabs. No idea at all. I do agree on the rust, but it's only surface rust. The paint isn't very durable which I think is part of the problem.

I have used these jack stands for the past three years without issues. The locking cog is secure, which is critical. I always ratchet the stand up to position, then double-check to make sure it's locked by operating the lever. I then lower the vehicle to the jackstand to about a quarter of the weight. I checked the security again, then lower the vehicle fully.

These are fairly robust little jackstands, but I wound't go overboard with weight. I use these on my car, and that's it. I may buy an extra set for extra security as a backup or get a higher weight set for use on my truck and use these as backups.

The good thing about using an appropriately sized jackstand for your task is that their height is adequate for the job. I'd hate to get a 3...

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MrDaddy says "Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk" about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

MrDaddy — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 01:11:08 GMT

resonable price, good quality. comparable with anyother brands.

not used yet, but looks very durable.

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LoganB says "Great Product/Quality, great price" about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

LoganB — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:06:49 GMT

I bought these jack stands so that I would be able to work at my car while I am away at college. The stands are sturdy and are a good size, and have good extension. The only "con" I would have to submit about this (which is really just a nit-picky thing) is that the locking pins to keep the sliders in the base have to be installed at home, and you need a block of wood and a hammer to install them, which I did not have readily available in my college apartment. But overall a great product! can't ask for more for the money.

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dbbchrip says "These Jack stands hold it up!!" about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

dbbchrip — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:24:52 GMT

Great stands. Light-weight and easy to maneuver and use. Recommend for anyone's garage.

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Hackney47 says "Nothing fancy here, just your general jack-stands." about Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Jack Stands, 2 pk.

Hackney47 — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:12:05 GMT

No real reason for 4-stars other than they are just your general, run of the mill, jack-stands. They work as advertised and get the job done!

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