Hello,
Does anyone have any experience with the Torin Aluminum Jack Stands? (
https://www.amazon.com/Torin-T43004-...ct_top?ie=UTF8)
The reason why I'm thinking of getting a set of these is because I'm looking for a flat-top style jack stand.
I picked up a set of Harbor Freight jack stands and jack stand pads in an attempt to protect the paint on the pinch welds, but they ended up stripping more of the paint than if I had bare metal to metal contact. One of the pinch welds also has a slight bend to it (probably my fault). Does anyone have any advice on preventing pinch weld bending (specifically on flat-top stands)? I've since stopped caring so much about the paint, though will still paint over it occasionally with some ceramic paint or undercoating to prevent rust.
Also, it seems like the jack stand was partially/fully supported by the area just inside the pinch weld (what is that residue? seems like it was there to fill some holes/prevent scratching by the stock jack). I've seen mixed opinions on whether or not this is safe. It appears some people even go as far as turning their jack stands 90 degrees and supporting their cars with only that area.