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Originally Posted by Nick M3

Yeah. I’ve fully sworn off the ratchet type jack stands.

These days, I use these exclusively:
ESCO 10498 Jack Stand, 3 Ton Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019JVIPM..._VfsXEbQRYX5P7

I’ve had good luck picking them up discounted from the warehouse division.

Oooh, yeah. I like those! Pins in double shear can take a crazy amount of load. The platform feet are badass too, instead of the edge of bent sheetmetal.