RE: Foldable Shop Cranes?

[Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>]

I found a really good trick to use on the leveling bars. Take the crank 
handle off and weld a nut on it instead. Then you can use an impact 
wrench on it and prevent the sway that occurs when yanking the crank.

Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
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Dennis C. wrote:
> 
> Gary,
> 
> Go with the 2-Ton unit.  I have the foldable unit.  I have one that I 
> bought a number of years ago.  It pulls my 383 with the T-10 4-speed 
> attached with absolutely no problem.  Using it with the leveling bar 
> makes it almost a one person job.  My wife just keeps it from swinging 
> as it comes out.
> 
> The fold up part is great.
> 
> I looked for an American made unit - no luck.
> 
> When I buy tools I always look at where they are made, amazing how many 
> of the the name brand tools are off-shore.
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > 
> > Hey all, 
> > 
> > A buddy of mine is looking at buying a shop crane that he would use once 
> > 
> > or twice a year at most. Is the 1 ton from Harbor Freight okay for such 
> > irregular use? I wonder if the 1 ton will be strong enough if the boom 
> > gets extended for our older big cars and big block Mopar engines? 
> > 
> > 
> > 1 Ton Foldable Shop Crane  $99  with coupon
> > http://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-capacity-foldable-shop-crane-93840.html
> > 
> > 
> > Maximum working capacity: 1 ton
> > Boom extension capacities: 1 ton @ 36-1/4", 3/4 ton @ 45-1/2", 1/2 ton @ 
> > 
> > 50-1/4", 1/4 ton @ 50-1/4"
> > Height capacities: 1 ton @ 82", 1/4 ton @ 94"
> > 
> > 
> > 2 Ton Foldable Shop Crane  $149 with coupon
> > http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-foldable-shop-crane-35915.html
> > Capacity: 4000 lbs.
> > Height: 90-3/4" @ 1/2 ton, 86" @ 1 ton, 80" @ 1-1/2 ton, 75-1/4" @ 2 ton
> > Boom length: 42" to 63-1/2"
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Gary H. 
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
> 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Conversion
> 1964 Plymouth Belvedere 318 Auto
> 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury 383 4-speed
> 1949 Dodge Pickup 289/C4 soon to be changed
> 1998 Honda Valkyrie Standard



Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies


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