Engine hoist wont reach! help!!
Dec 31, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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From: West Virginia
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mendez4047
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!!
Jan 1, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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From: Southern Cali
what if i remove the front bumper? do you think that would give me atleast 10 more inches?
Jan 1, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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From: West Virginia
It could, but for me, I'm all about what is less work, for me the mod to the hoist would be easier/quicker
Jan 1, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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From: Bumblef***, MD
I agree mod the hoist, for like 5 bucks and 45 mins its easier...
Jan 2, 2010 | 03:28 AM
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From: colorado
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
Jan 2, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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From: Southern Cali
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...
Jan 3, 2010 | 01:58 AM
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From: colorado
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.
Jan 3, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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From: colorado
Jan 4, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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From: Southern Cali
ah, I see...yours is a 2 ton, I only bought a 1 ton. thanks for the pics..
Jun 26, 2022 | 04:22 AM
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From: California
Hey did you figure it out I’m having the same problem haha
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