Axle Stand Death Trap!

[WallerZ]

Just bought some new axle stands, ones with folding legs for "space saving capabilities!" Perfect! My flat is already cluttered enough with car parts so folding them into a box when not in use would be fantastic!

 

However, I do firmly believe they meant they save space underneath the vehicle you are working on as they collapse and wobble around to the extent that even I felt they would be unsafe!! And I bought these new ones because I finally decided that the ones that had previously being damaged by dragging a car off them were no longer safe but would currently choose them over these!

 

Just wondering if anyone had ever used a set of these without being crushed?

[theduck]

I have a couple of sets with folding legs and not had a problem. Do yours brace back to a central column?

[Guest Ian & Carole]

I have a pair and the are rock solid, the main shaft is twice the size of my others and much prefer the fold up ones.

 

Sorry

[WallerZ]

The ones I've got just have far too much play in them for my liking. Quick test, my flat mate and I put the sofa on them, definitely didn't feel stable at all, even with a bit of weight on them. They make cheap knock offs look good!

[theduck]

Take them back then!

[sj-bradley]

Can you post a picture of these dodgy axle stands so we know what not to look for?

 

Thanks,

Simon.

[cb750]

Manufacturer and model would be good to know!

[Longboarder]

Lidls finest work OK for me. TUV marked.

 

Nigel

[theduck]

Same here Nigel.

[GambolGold]

I use the same too. I've never had a problem. They are only as stable as the ground you use them on. On flat ground mine are sturdy.

[theduck]

Having seen a video of Zachs, I wouldn't trust them with a feather on them!

[Mitch]

Then they need reporting to trading standards and removing from sale before they kill someone

 

[Guest 2b cruising]

Obviously unfit for purpose. Take them back.

If possible only buy with kite or tub mark stamped on them.

Your life is in your hands.

[WallerZ]

Yep, emailed them back asking for a refund. They refused at first because they weren't damaged and that is was my fault for ordering something I wasn't happy with. I reiterated they weren't damaged, I was still within my distance selling cooling off period, they were unsafe and would also report them to ebay for selling dangerous items. Magically, my money reappeared in my account pretty sharpish. Not had any request for them back so think I will leave it a month before taking them to the scrap yard.

 

I'll get a link or a picture of the stands once my laptop is back up and running.

[Mitch]

Still report to trading stds and eBay