Shear?
I see compression and bending.

With more bracing on the uprights it looks suitable to me. Obviously it still has it's limits before stuff breaks.

I agree as with any lifting device you ought to stay out from under the load...

Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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