Crazy K Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 yes. I have an engine lift I got used for $50. it is a custom made one that looks like it came out of a factory around WWII... complete with cast steel wheels and all. It assembles... it has a newer hydraulic ram (ie like 10 to 20 years old)... which has just failed in the middle of me unloading a truck. When I pulled the first engine off, I was having trouble gaining the height needed to raise it, and basically wound up draggin it off the truck bed. It seems like it was low on fluid, and I added some transmission fluid I had to the jack.... and now it doesn't work anymore. I think the bleeder must not be sealing after I pulled it off to add fluid. On top of which.... at the height that I was reaching with the lift... if was kind of being tipsy. so. I could keep my cheap ancient tipsy lift and spend about 50 on a new ram... or get a new one that will be easier to roll, fold up, and transport... on top of not being a tetanus nightmare. your thoughts? what do you recommend? pep boys 2 ton vs. harbor frieght or know of any other good deals? I was thinking a fold up 2 ton would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildbill Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 I have experiance with both of those. First I purchased the Harbor Frieght one. But two support bars would not line up right. So I returned it and went to Pepboys and purchased the Torin 2 ton. Much better. I received a mail in rebate and everything lined up. It was also cheaper. I recommend Torin. I am very happy with my purchase. Do not get a 1 ton. Get a 2 ton or bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EviLette Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 I refuse to buy anything from Harbor Freight. Everything I have bought has broken within a couple weeks of buying it. Especially with tools, I spring for Craftsman. Whether you buy them at a garage sale or at the Sears store, you can walk in and exchange them for free. Lifetime warranty for the win. I'd go with the Pep Boys rig. Quality is important when it comes to moving engines. You get a cheap one, it fails on you and you drop a block on the ground... not a pretty site, ya know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 done. I have a new 2 ton engine lift now in the garage. fully assembled... a few bolts still to be tightened. gotta get that LQ1 outta the truck tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildbill Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Which one did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 d'oh!! the Torin 2 ton foldable offered at Pep boys, for 129.99+tax. or about $137 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 d'oh!! the Torin 2 ton foldable offered at Pep boys, for 129.99+tax. or about $137 a much better choice then the other option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildbill Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I hope to be swapping engines like the maniac that I am... soon. I need to make a few roller carts for the engines and trannies littering this dump. yeah... I have 4 loose engines and ... and... I lost count but about 8 transmissions. :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Harbor Freight sells a lot of junk. I've had a lot of their shit break on me too. We ordered my engine stand from there. When it came it there were huge holes in the box and almost all of the hardware (bolts etc) was missing from the box. I realize it was probably abused in shipping, but it was just plain poorly packaged on top of that. I don't think the bolts were even in bags or anything. I was pretty skeptical of anything at Pep Boys with the "Big Red" Torin label on it, but I ended up getting their foldable hoist when it was on sale and I haven't had any problems with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I have that exact hoist. Used it 4-5 times now! Only 1 time the lift caught some air but I bled it out and it's fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 glad I made the right decision. It's on sale through.... march.... 8th I think it was? get yours if you want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 The Pep Boys one works fine(been using one for the past three years now). The best time to buy is around Christmas when they sell them around $100ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 The Pep Boys one works fine(been using one for the past three years now). The best time to buy is around Christmas when they sell them around $100ish. dammit. Where's my flux capacitor???? well, still a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patgizz Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 just got your messages ken, i'd have recommended the new one. my phone was off all weekend, we went away for the weekend to take care of valentine's day being during the week. i have the summit racing one, a 2 ton unit is great to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRONDOG442 Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I have an AC Delco I bought at Murrays for $299 I like it alot, it has never failed on me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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