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Fact: The stand cannot release if there is a load on it...Period. To release the moveable part you must lift it up, or raise it with the lever.

Fact: it is possible to improperly set the load by having the lever out-of-place when the load is set.

Ray, I've been looking for the "old type" to little avail. My local body shop guy told me I might be able to get them through a specialty automotive catalogue, but he said he paid nearly $75/ea for them. Economy is not worth your safety, but there's little choice out there on the racks. I've been using the lever-locking jackstands, but always get concerned about accidentally knocking the lever with my foot when I'm under the truck. For that reason alone, I throw a wheel or two under the truck.


If one is not competent,or comfortable, to safely and properly use safety equipment, you need to get better training.
I don't mean to sound rude, the fact is there are so many people that don't have the knowledge to use safety equipment properly. That causes accidents as much as not having the equipment at all!
The 7 p's comes to mind here!
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Planning
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Danny

1985 SR5 4Runner
eLocked with Carter Lock
4.7:1 single case
Davez Offroad twin stick