Montana - October the month of pumpkins and candy....
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10-05-2022, 01:51 PM
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As George said, be careful extending the boom it will put the hook out past the front feet and it will tip forward on you and smack the tailgate. I have successfully done that a few times myself, mainly with light items where I needed some extra reach. You may want to look for another option to get it out, like maybe just dragging it back a bit before lifting. Getting it in is another problem.
Sorry I didn't think about the reach before you bought the engine hoist.
Sorry I didn't think about the reach before you bought the engine hoist.
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10-05-2022, 02:16 PM
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10-05-2022, 08:54 PM
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Is there room to run the picker in from the side of the truck? Without causing any damage that is. Extend it too far...watch out for tipping.
Here's a redneck engineering trick that I've used a few times
2 8' step ladders, a 4x4, a come-a-long. Put the 4x4 across the ladders, back under, use the come-a-long to do the hoisting. Used that set up a few times to get engines out of the bed of the truck.
Here's a redneck engineering trick that I've used a few times
2 8' step ladders, a 4x4, a come-a-long. Put the 4x4 across the ladders, back under, use the come-a-long to do the hoisting. Used that set up a few times to get engines out of the bed of the truck.The ladder idea is a good one
I am going to try extending the boom.......
I'll proceed carefully......
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10-05-2022, 08:58 PM
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#52
10-06-2022, 04:54 AM
Good Morning Montana, Roy, Bud, George, Tim and Cowboy Crew.
Looks like you are a little short for sure. I agree you may put you center of gravity too far forward and the hoist tip. We keep two old big block Chevy heads on the back of the hoist as counterweights!
Looks like you are a little short for sure. I agree you may put you center of gravity too far forward and the hoist tip. We keep two old big block Chevy heads on the back of the hoist as counterweights!
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#53
10-06-2022, 07:55 AM
Morning Sailor ! I'm sure a resourceful Sailor will figure this out. You have lots of kibitzers helping.
We have the sun out again in MD...hoorah !
We have the sun out again in MD...hoorah !
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10-06-2022, 10:07 AM
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Do you deliver ?? 
I will use the ladder trick if I have to......
I will use the ladder trick if I have to......
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10-06-2022, 10:23 AM
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Howdy and Good Morning Gents, Sailors, Cowboys and Patriots..... 
Today is get everything together for my tax guy.... Yes, I am that late on taxes..... I hate the IRS and all this Bull *****....
School run completed..... I'll have pick up at 1530 and go to volleyball practice.......
Great day to be outside..... 40°F headed to 59°F...... clouds... supposed to have some sun also.
I also need to make time to pull apart my laptop computer........ The keyboard is flaky...... some of the keys don't work reliably....
There are times I feel overwhelmed.... Just too much to do.....
No HD today........ That is good, I have to get the tax stuff done.....
Sunday I fly to AZ..... Meet up with RoyJr in Chandler.......
Time to fix some food for breakfast...... Yummy
Later my friends.... Oh: Thanks for the suggestions / help with the hitch lift delema......
Today is get everything together for my tax guy.... Yes, I am that late on taxes..... I hate the IRS and all this Bull *****....
School run completed..... I'll have pick up at 1530 and go to volleyball practice.......
Great day to be outside..... 40°F headed to 59°F...... clouds... supposed to have some sun also.
I also need to make time to pull apart my laptop computer........ The keyboard is flaky...... some of the keys don't work reliably....
There are times I feel overwhelmed.... Just too much to do.....
No HD today........ That is good, I have to get the tax stuff done.....
Sunday I fly to AZ..... Meet up with RoyJr in Chandler.......
Time to fix some food for breakfast...... Yummy
Later my friends.... Oh: Thanks for the suggestions / help with the hitch lift delema......
#57
10-06-2022, 11:35 AM
Can deliver the chain falls to Bedford or Montea, Roy
Have fun with the taxes. I'm still waiting for my refund
It's only been 6 months 
Have fun with the taxes. I'm still waiting for my refund
It's only been 6 months
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10-06-2022, 01:17 PM
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10-07-2022, 04:54 AM