I use my T-Rex Racing stand quite a bit as well. I havent had any problems thus far. For the money I don't think you can beat them. When you can buy 4 T-Rex stands for the price of front and rear Pit Bull stands, to do the same function; then its a no brainer in my book. Even if they suck (which mine don't) I could buy new ones and still have money left over.
Not saying that Pitbull isnt the best stands made. One piece construction, very sturdy, and solid as a rock.
T-Rex stands are affordable, two piece construction, and yet still do the job, and are very sturdy.
Pat, have you just recently had problems with your old T-Rex? Let us know the story of what happened. Did they just get old, and eventually fail? This is the first negative story i have heard about T-Rex Racing stands.