Exile Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Am now welding up the frame for the bed, and sure would like to have a small, couple ton hand crane. Ideally, i would like to be able to remove and install the bed with it, because I don’t have a hoist, but that would be more complex, so shelving idea that for now. hydraulic jack, some tubing, and a base swivel- i have a couple wheel bearing assemblies, complete with flanges from a sorento. Anyone done something like this? Didn’t see any projects for this in the resource forum. Best case would be movable to various locations on the bed. Quote 98 379 with 12.7 DD LG Dodge w/5.9 CTD Chrome habit I’m trying to kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Best bang for the buck, Harbor Freight truck crane with either a hand winch or electric Quote 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 I haven't looked at H.F. but Northern Tool has 2 different options under material handling/hoists. Approx. $200. Quote Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted July 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 Ah yes, that looks like a good solution, thx. Quote 98 379 with 12.7 DD LG Dodge w/5.9 CTD Chrome habit I’m trying to kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 I have the Harbor Fright hydraulic 1/2 ton crane that I can install for hoisting stuff on the bed and remove for loading the Smart. I need to add a small winch or a block and tackle to increase the lift range, though. Charlie Quote Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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