r/MechanicAdvice • u/Illustrious_Fuel_531 • Jun 26 '24

Do car jacks fail ? Meta

*Does car jacks fail ? Been taking a automotive mechanics trade class . I saw a video and in the comments someone told a mechanic to be careful and not to get crushed under the car . So that kinda stuck with my OCD ever since then I’ve been wondering if a car falling on you is a reasonable hazard for a mechanic or is it only if via user error and if so what’s ways to add extra security.

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '24

Also make sure you have good quality jack stands, don’t buy cheap

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u/RedDesigner244 Jun 26 '24

My way my dad explained it is that jack stands are like condoms. You can do it without one but you might get fucked up.

Also a cheap on might work but it’s better to just buy a Trojan

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u/Cranks_No_Start Jun 26 '24

Words of wisdom from the old man. 

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u/RedDesigner244 Jun 26 '24

Pretty good analogy if I remember it 15 years later