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Engine hoist wont reach! help!!

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Old 12-31-2009, 10:56 PM
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DAMMIT!!,, I'LL TRY TO SELL IT INSTEAD....
why?? it's simple to fix that, some scrap metal and a few drills holes and your done!!
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Old 01-01-2010, 08:11 PM
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what if i remove the front bumper? do you think that would give me atleast 10 more inches?
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Old 01-01-2010, 08:45 PM
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It could, but for me, I'm all about what is less work, for me the mod to the hoist would be easier/quicker
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Old 01-01-2010, 09:48 PM
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I agree mod the hoist, for like 5 bucks and 45 mins its easier...
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Old 01-02-2010, 03:28 AM
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are you sure you didn't assemble it wrong!?

I have the same one, and the instructions SUCK, but I had the top boom all the way back, and had plenty of reach to pull the motor
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Old 01-02-2010, 09:17 PM
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302army...yea the instructions did suck. can you send me a picture of how you assembled yours? Im pretty sure i put it together correctly...
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Old 01-03-2010, 01:58 AM
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sure, ill get you a picture later today. I just put the motor back in and ill snap a picture as the hoist is still in place over the car, so you will be able to see.
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Old 01-03-2010, 08:31 PM
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here are some pictures, I hope they work for you.





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Old 01-04-2010, 09:08 PM
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ah, I see...yours is a 2 ton, I only bought a 1 ton. thanks for the pics..
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Old 06-26-2022, 04:22 AM
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Hey did you figure it out I’m having the same problem haha
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