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Old 05-05-2018, 04:45 PM   #22
hotwls13
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Re: DIY Wood Gantry or 2 Ton Engine Hoist/Lift??

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Originally Posted by mikecaddy500 View Post
I bought 4 3/16 ten foot chains from farm & home and hooked them to the bottom of stake holes. My engine hoist and me had no trouble lifting it off and on. Probably need a helper to avoid hitting the cab and denting it...
Did you use a 2ton hoist with standard length boom? Was yours a short or longbed? I like the idea of using chains instead of 2x4s
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