Full disclosure. I have a fork lift that I use as an engine hoist. The stand is just for storage until install. I bolted the stand to the engine while it was hanging. I just snugged the bolts up enough to prevent movement. I took it off yesterday and dropped it in my car for first test fitting. There was no evidence it had been on there. No marks or mars at all. You would definitely have more room to change the pan the higher it’s off the ground. I was just saying it’s possible on the stand with a little extra ground clearance.