Seeing a bracket or mount welded off-center on your engine stand can be frustrating. It makes you question the quality of the stand and whether your engine is safe to work on. In my experience, this is often a deliberate design choice, not a manufacturing mistake. Stands are built this way to clear oil pans … Read more
5 best Engine Stand for a Chevy 350 that actually bolts up If you’re trying to rebuild a Chevy 350, the last thing you need is an engine stand that doesn’t line up with the bellhousing bolt pattern. I’ve been there—wasting hours shimming and cursing. So I rounded up five stands that bolt directly to … Read more
Maxority 1500 lbs vs TUFFIOM 1500 lbs Engine Stand: Best Foldable for Your Garage? I’ve been testing two foldable engine stands that both claim a 1500 lbs capacity, but they feel completely different once you get your hands on them. The Maxority 1500 lbs Cast Iron stand weighs 75 pounds and has a 4.5-star rating, … Read more
YOLANDO vs JY PERFORMANCE vs TUFFIOM: Best Engine Cradle for Chevy SBC BBC? I’ve been wrenching on Chevy small blocks and big blocks for years, so I know a solid engine cradle when I see one. Today I’m putting three popular options head-to-head: the YOLANDO Engine Cradle (750 lbs capacity), the JY PERFORMANCE Cradle (also … Read more
HIROHRTV 1500 lbs Folding Engine Stand Review If you’ve ever wrestled a heavy V8 engine on the floor of your garage, you know the pain. I tested the HIROHRTV 1500 lbs Folding Engine Stand to see if it could end that struggle. It’s built from high-grade reinforced steel and claims a 1500-pound capacity. This stand … Read more