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How Safe Is This?
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fireplug
1/2 ton status
That's exactly what they are. I saw this and even though I don't know the guy I couldn't bear to hear a week later that he died in his garage because I was too lazy to offer the guy my stands.
He picked them up from me when I was working out his way. So of course I'm feeling all 'boy scout done good' for a couple of days.
Then I see that he used them the same way
which, given the larger footprint is probably worse than his original setup as they could very easy slip off the edge. 
3/4 Ton Blazer
1/2 ton status
Even better, look closely in the second pic with the 6 ton stands, the one on the divers side is't even all the way on the block!
That is a classic - always makes me laugh.
Notice how he carefully chocked the rear tire?
Notice how he carefully chocked the rear tire?
You know that just made my day!!! Although i must say this cement blocks IF USED PROPERLY can more than support a cars/trucks weight safely. I would never use the Deck blocks though!
GM4wheeling
1/2 ton status
I will say I've used the little blocks that you'd use to decoratively line a flower bed. Laid on there side, and stacked 2 high.. just to give my jacks about 4". But even then I was leary about getting under the truck.. I don't like using cement at all.
K5Blazer28
1/2 ton status
If you use cement 3 Hole blocks (like the ones we use to set mobile homes on) on a solid surface, like cement floor with the holes facing down and then use a top 4" or 2" slab then place your jack stand onto. You can safely support your truck. just be sure you place your jackstands in a secure location that they wont kick out.
Wtf!
That is a classic - always makes me laugh.
Notice how he carefully chocked the rear tire?[/quote]
Safety first!
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That's exactly what they are. I saw this and even though I don't know the guy I couldn't bear to hear a week later that he died in his garage because I was too lazy to offer the guy my stands.
He picked them up from me when I was working out his way. So of course I'm feeling all 'boy scout done good' for a couple of days.
Then I see that he used them the same way
This might end badly..... imagine if his rig did collapse on him now that your jackstands are part of the equation.
Who do you think the lawyers would want to speak with first??? I'll give you a hint it rhymes with "dire slug".
In this day and age, even trying to do the right thing for someone else can backfire on you. Maybe go show him the right way to use your jackstands, or politely ask him to give them back so you're not liable for his demise.
fireplug
1/2 ton status
This might end badly..... imagine if his rig did collapse on him now that your jackstands are part of the equation.
Who do you think the lawyers would want to speak with first??? I'll give you a hint it rhymes with "dire slug".
In this day and age, even trying to do the right thing for someone else can backfire on you. Maybe go show him the right way to use your jackstands, or politely ask him to give them back so you're not liable for his demise.
Thankfully Canada isn't that far out of control. Yet. But yeah I understand your concern, and as a matter of fact I did just that very thing just before posting. I just feigned the 'need' for them.
That's crazy. He needs to use the proper procedure, as shown below...
It is perfectly safe. I'm sure that guy has carefully measured the amount of gas in that gas tank he is welding on so that it will explode with just enough force to throw him out from under the truck before the 4"x4"s slip out and fold him in half.
If you look carefully it looks like he has a welding helmet on, and steel toed boots and a good wheel chock. What could go wrong?
Actually if that guy didn't win a posthumous Darwin award for that stunt, I'd like to call him up and get the first six numbers that come into his head so I could go win the lottery.
Maybe Fireplug should try that with the Jeep guy.
kevin400ex
1/2 ton status
wow, thats about all i can say
original balzer
1/2 ton status
Crazy. I use my ford 655 backhoe to lift my truck, engines, anything heavy.
But you know Im still scared to get under my truck when the bachoe is supporting it. My backhoe is close to 12 tons and has 22,000 lbs of hydro force, and its still not safe, in my eyes, to crawl under anything its lifting.
Of course I have had a hydro hose break and if its up it will fall down. So that knowlage is what scares me.
I would agree the use of cement blocks can be used safely. The cement has to be used the way it was designed, and should have wood separating the steel from the cement.
What realy kills me is the fact that he could have lowered the small jackstands uner the axles and extended the 6 tons and not needed the blocks at all
But you know Im still scared to get under my truck when the bachoe is supporting it. My backhoe is close to 12 tons and has 22,000 lbs of hydro force, and its still not safe, in my eyes, to crawl under anything its lifting.
Of course I have had a hydro hose break and if its up it will fall down. So that knowlage is what scares me.
I would agree the use of cement blocks can be used safely. The cement has to be used the way it was designed, and should have wood separating the steel from the cement.
What realy kills me is the fact that he could have lowered the small jackstands uner the axles and extended the 6 tons and not needed the blocks at all
blazin_blazer
1/2 ton status
he could have turned both blocks same way, bottom 1 over, so not "on edge"....the top block would have more base to sit on.
the concrete cinder or building block is safe with holes vert and wood, especially the older 3 hole variety(concrete actually gets stronger w/ age). but they are true concrete....those deck blocks are just cement... there is a differance and its in strength and ingredients...cement will crumble and powder quite easily...and is used to make concrete=15% cement
the concrete cinder or building block is safe with holes vert and wood, especially the older 3 hole variety(concrete actually gets stronger w/ age). but they are true concrete....those deck blocks are just cement... there is a differance and its in strength and ingredients...cement will crumble and powder quite easily...and is used to make concrete=15% cement
blazin_blazer
1/2 ton status
that metal pole looks like a boom from a cherry picker!
Clod_King
1/2 ton status
Do you know why he needs the jeep that far off the ground??
I mean I can do most of my work at ride hight....
I mean I can do most of my work at ride hight....
Clod_King
1/2 ton status
nevermind, I just noticed the links leaning against the front end...
BKinzey
1/2 ton status
Way too paranoid. Unless you mean "Speak" literally. He could be deposed, he could be subpoenaed to testify but he won't be sued.
Fireplug didn't manufacture the stands nor the blocks. He didn't suggest putting the stands on the blocks. The biggest reason of all is he isn't worth millions Fireplug has virtually zero liability. It just ain't gonna happen. His liability, which IMHO is still nil, is he didn't mention to the guy how dangerous what he is doing is. If you believe he might of had some liability by virtue of lending the stands well he still has even if he's taken the stands back.
Fireplug didn't manufacture the stands nor the blocks. He didn't suggest putting the stands on the blocks. The biggest reason of all is he isn't worth millions
Fireplug has virtually zero liability. It just ain't gonna happen. His liability, which IMHO is still nil, is he didn't mention to the guy how dangerous what he is doing is. If you believe he might of had some liability by virtue of lending the stands well he still has even if he's taken the stands back.This might end badly..... imagine if his rig did collapse on him now that your jackstands are part of the equation.
Who do you think the lawyers would want to speak with first??? I'll give you a hint it rhymes with "dire slug".
In this day and age, even trying to do the right thing for someone else can backfire on you. Maybe go show him the right way to use your jackstands, or politely ask him to give them back so you're not liable for his demise.
