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Dec 7, 2007 | 09:25 AM

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Pepboys engine stand

Found a 1000lb stand at Pepboys today for 19.99 regularly 49.99. Turning out to be a good day allready!

Dec 7, 2007 | 08:16 PM

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sounds like a really good deal

Dec 9, 2007 | 07:16 PM

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that's good enough to grab even if you don't need one at the moment.

Dec 12, 2007 | 06:37 PM

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LOL I actually bought a 1000lb engine stand from ebay for $7.xx shipped! Less than 8 bucks and DEFINATELY worth it.

Dec 13, 2007 | 08:48 AM

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Just for insurance. Throw some crap engine on there for a few days if you can.

Many years ago a buddy bought a cheap stand & it broke overnight screwing up a blown alcohol BBC.

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Jan 1, 2008 | 12:59 PM

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I have the pep boys engine stand, it held up good in rebuilding a few 6cyl engines I have done, but I haven't tried a V8 on it yet, but I would think it would hold up since I was torquing pretty good on the 6cyl I had on it and it was pretty sturdy...

Jan 7, 2008 | 07:04 PM

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Mine is holding up a fully dressed Fe block, no worries what so ever if you are going to use it for an ls1.

Mine is made by torin if i remember correctly.

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Feb 8, 2008 | 10:11 PM

mrdragster1970

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He's a cheap skate, and had no business putting that monster on a stand like that.
That's why I only use the big daddy U shaped stands. Can't tip, can't break. I also don't have a giant *** blower.

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Feb 8, 2008 | 10:50 PM

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I've got a Pepboys stand i've been using for 8 yrs and no problems. I had one motor that sat on that stand for over a year fully assembled. Never budged.

Feb 9, 2008 | 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mrdragster1970

I'm with you on that one. I have an assembled big block Mopar on my engine stand right now. That thing weighs close to 500lbs. I spent like 130.00 for my stand and shows no sign of wear.

As far as the Pep Boys stand goes it sounds like a deal and as long as you monitor the stress points you should be good. But I am a firm believer of "you get what you pay for".