Engine stand recommendations?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Engine stand recommendations?

Posted: 1/23/2021 9:03:34 PM EDT

Looking at fixing up a late 60's early 70's f100. Started looking into engine stands and have read some really bad reviews. I'd like to not break the bank but I also want quality. What do you guys use in your shops?

Posted: 1/23/2021 10:02:07 PM EDT

[#1]

Everything is about the same and suck untill you get a crank driven or electric gear drive, and you will pay a buck or two for those.

Buy one with a drip pan, or an option for one.

Posted: 1/23/2021 10:41:26 PM EDT

[#2]

4 wheels is better than 3.

Posted: 1/23/2021 10:45:42 PM EDT

[#3]

I have a Matco 4 wheel gear head engine stand. I have worked on Duramax engines on mine. Pretty solid, I think they are around $200.

Posted: 1/24/2021 11:18:35 AM EDT

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All of that, don't even look at the 3 wheeled ones.

Posted: 1/24/2021 2:25:01 PM EDT

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4 wheels, U shaped base not 4 legs. Get a metal drain pain that will sit across the base. Get the highest capacity you can afford.

No info about this particular Omega Lift model but it looks like a good one. Avoid a folding model. If you need to they knock down quick enough.

Omega Lift Stand

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Posted: 1/24/2021 3:59:46 PM EDT

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Thanks guys!

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Engine stand recommendations?

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