Recent content by Rusk

This is the hardware that came with the stand. If it has to be replaced right off the bat, then this product should get a conditional pass. Kind of like their bead roller that can work, but doesn't really without significant bracing.

You guys are right, but now I'm paranoid. Is it more likely that the bolts are poor quality or that I didn't torque 'em enough? I'd be willing to replace with grade 8 in a heartbeat if the general consensus is the rest of the stand is ok.

1000 lb. engine stand.....FAIL I had a 327 long block on it for a few years. It sagged a little, but didn't seem like a big deal. When I tried my 371 Olds, I didn't even let all the weight off the cherry picker and one of the bolt heads sheared. Another was on it's way, but I stopped in...