Who makes a good quality engine hoist?

[whateg01]

.... For lifted vehicles there are times I do wish it was a bit taller at the back, I think I see a modification coming in the near future to raise the rear pivot up for getting over the core supports on lifted Jeeps and trucks. Lately I have had to remove front tires on a couple to get the front ends down low enough. Stability has never been an issue with this engine hoist.

You'll probably have to move more that just the pivot at the back. Unless the ram has a lot of travel you aren't currently using, raising the back will mean the front won't go as high. I have fought this as well and the easiest thing to do is to raise the whole mast and lengthen the rear supports.

What does that say?

 

[zmotorsports]

You'll probably have to move more that just the pivot at the back. Unless the ram has a lot of travel you aren't currently using, raising the back will mean the front won't go as high. I have fought this as well and the easiest thing to do is to raise the whole mast and lengthen the rear supports.

What does that say?

I was contemplating a twofold modification. Building a new upper telescoping beam as well as making a secondary mount for the ram to gain some extra height. I've seen some longer stroke cylinders, but they are imports and I'm not sure how the quality is so I've refrained from pulling the trigger. Although, now I'm looking at the AC Hydraulics lift that goes nearly a foot higher and has a much higher capacity at full extension.

The lettering says "Zuech Motorsports" which was my speed shop's name.

 

[pbon]

Folding isn't a priority for me- in fact it's a negative. I have an HF and it probably has 8 bolts and nuts to assemble. I store it on a shelf apart and can put it together in less than an hour. It doesn't take any floor space and I never see it until I need it; the components are behind other stuff that I actually use. I can't imagine that most shops today have an engine hoist sitting around on the floor and taking up space. Because how often are engines pulled today when they normally run for 200K+ miles?

My Big Red Torin folds. I had left it folded for years and still thought it took up valuable space. Recently helped a friend pull an inboard boat engine and disassembled it in 20 minutes, reassembled it in 15 and disassembled it again in 10 minutes. Have it figured out so I am leaving it disassembled. I am just a DIYer and have pulled only about a dozen engines over 20 years. It sure is helpful when you need it, though.