What are some popular brands of jack stands?

Some popular brands known for high-quality jack stands include <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Automotive-Shop-Equipment-Car-Jacks-Jack-Stands/Maasdam-PowR-Pull/3-Ton/N-5yc1vZ2fkoo14Za1fZ1z1c46y?emt=plpfaq_2411_jackstands" style="text-decoration: underline;">Maasdam Pow'R Pull</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Automotive-Shop-Equipment-Car-Jacks-Jack-Stands/TCE/3-Ton/N-5yc1vZ2fkoo14ZfalZ1z1c46y?emt=plpfaq_2411_jackstands" style="text-decoration: underline;">TCE</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Automotive-Shop-Equipment-Car-Jacks-Jack-Stands/Big-Red/3-Ton/N-5yc1vZ2fkoo14Z3y3Z1z1c46y?emt=plpfaq_2411_jackstands" style="text-decoration: underline;">Big Red</a>.

Do jack stands come with any extras?

Jack stands usually include items such as <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Automotive-Shop-Equipment-Car-Jacks-Jack-Stands/Pins/3-Ton/N-5yc1vZ2fkoo14Z1z1c46yZ1z1ml3r?emt=plpfaq_2411_jackstands" style="text-decoration: underline;">pins</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Automotive-Shop-Equipment-Car-Jacks-Jack-Stands/Multi-Position-Safety-Lock-Bar/3-Ton/N-5yc1vZ2fkoo14Z1z1c46yZ1z1nbh5?emt=plpfaq_2411_jackstands" style="text-decoration: underline;">multi-position safety lock bar</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Automotive-Shop-Equipment-Car-Jacks-Jack-Stands/Adjustable-Saddle/3-Ton/N-5yc1vZ2fkoo14Z1z1c46yZ1z1ml36?emt=plpfaq_2411_jackstands" style="text-decoration: underline;">adjustable saddle</a>.

When should I use jack stands?

Jack stands should be used whenever you need to work under your car, and a traditional car jack is insufficient. This includes working on <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Automotive-Shop-Equipment-Car-Jacks-Jack-Stands/RV/3-Ton/N-5yc1vZ2fkoo14Z1z1c46yZ1z1ml60?emt=plpfaq_2411_jackstands" style="text-decoration: underline;">rv</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Automotive-Shop-Equipment-Car-Jacks-Jack-Stands/Heavy-Duty/3-Ton/N-5yc1vZ2fkoo14Z1z1c0hmZ1z1c46y?emt=plpfaq_2411_jackstands" style="text-decoration: underline;">heavy-duty</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Automotive-Shop-Equipment-Car-Jacks-Jack-Stands/SUV/3-Ton/N-5yc1vZ2fkoo14Z1z1c46yZ1z1ml2m?emt=plpfaq_2411_jackstands" style="text-decoration: underline;">suv</a>.