"best" engine hoist?

[dawagarage]

i like pittsburgh stuff, specifically this jack:


ive read that a lot of reasons the hoists go bad is because you have to add additional hydraulic fluid into them, as well as prime and bleed the system. and yeah hydraulics are known to drift so i can see leaving the load on with out a mechanical stop can affect things.

im also pretty set on getting their 4 leg stand

[Dek-Thai]

^^^thats a nice jack

[Drifting Kalamari]

I have never had a problem with my Harbor Freight Hoist!

[NNOCENT]

harborfreight 2ton foldable.

the space-savings was worth the extra money for me.

[ixfxi]

Originally Posted by hotboiblaze

it isnt very technical, i agree. i do have experience with 'technical' lifts, and hoists. i have a category 3 crane license, i move multiple 4000 to 8000 pound high explosive missiles and torpedoes with 4 to 8 ton electric and pneumatic bridge crane daily. as well as operate 2 ton to 15k forklifts. and none of that is really difficult, but you still want to ensure youre using the right equipment for the job.

hey calm down, showoff

if you're such a hotshot, then why dont you use a category 3 crane to install your motor?

missles
explosives
torpedoes

and you drive a 240sx?

psssh

[dawagarage]

^ silly guy. it wasnt showing off. it might be showing off if i had said that in the first/first few posts, but not post 25. i said all that to show that im not technically inept, that i do have experience. 'hotshot' has nothing to do with anything. i wish i could use the cranes at work, then i wouldntve needed this thead. but alas, those cranes are all at work, installed on ibeams, and i dont have the option of having them in my garage nor could my garage support them.

the 3rd part i dont understand....

[ixfxi]

can i come to work and swap my motor?

LFA v10... should only take a few hours. brian, you in for the help?

brian harte world

[dawagarage]

you can try. you might be able to have someone get you on base but if you try to get down to the magazines or the compound, you might end up in prison.

[dawagarage]

called up harbor freight, they didnt have the 2 ton in stock. nor did any of the surrounding stores NOR the warehouse! online also says its unavailable.

anyways, im bumping this thread to let yall know of the great deal i found...
Pepboys has a 2 ton engine hoist available for $179.

similar if not exact design of HFs (im sure theyre all made in the same factory in china.) comparably, HFs is approx. 219. thats the cheapest youre gonna get