Engine hoist, where to buy one?

[Mr_ET]

Hey guys,

I am looking at doing a swap pretty soon and I currently don't own an engine hoist.

I need one that will handle about a ton and has to be foldable since space in the garage is limited when both of my cars are parked in it.

Price is also very important. So I need something that will be cheap and reliable.

What would you guys recommend and let me know if you have a used one that still works great that you'd like to sell.

thx

Etienne

[mikey008]

Princess Auto!:thumbsup:

[RZRSHARP_SVX]

princess auto I got myn there it works great around $275

[Mr_ET]

think they have one on special right now for 189$.

Have you guys had any issues with the cylinder or overall quality?

[teknical]

I purchased a hoist from a friend for 50 bucks, worked perfect until the pump gave out, bought one from princess auto and havent had an issue with it since :)

[Mr_ET]

Good to hear, it's too bad looks like I just missed the special and will have to pay around 250 for one onstead of the 189 advertised unitl yesterday :(

[frozenrice]

I borrowed one from somebody last summer. It was a 2 ton from Canadian Tire. He said he paid around $200 bucks for it. It stowed away quite nicely and all too.

[Mr_ET]

I'll check them out too

[Jason Lange]

what are you lifting that weighs a ton?

[Mr_ET]

probably nothing but aren't they usually rated in ton?

I'll check out local parts stores this week also

[anothers10]

house of tools has a good one. around $200

[97'Scort]

I like Princess Auto too, just because they're pretty good about returns down the road.

[SkittleFreak]

can't you rent them from autovalue..? or do they not rent them?

[Graham_A_M]

Originally posted by Mr_ET
probably nothing but aren't they usually rated in ton?

I'll check out local parts stores this week also

A ton is a fair bit. 2200 pounds... are you doing an engine swap on a WWII B52?:dunno:

[barmanjay]

Mine was origionally from princess auto a long time ago,.. been through about 15 swaps and still going strong,.. got about a 1/2 dozen more to do before I think i'll retire it

[Mr_ET]

Good to hear the princess auto ones are holding up good I only said a ton because they are usually rated at 2 tons or something like that.

[francisc006]

:newbie:
You can rent one from Rogers Rent-all on edmonton trail and 32ave behind the totem... i dunno their rates...but princess auto would have been the best choice...too bad u missed the sale...they go on sale every month anyway so just keep ur eyes open i picked one up last year and have used it like 5 times and after a year of sitting in the shed (-40) im surprised the hydralic still works:clap:

[Canadaslowest]

I have one from House of Tools, It was 169 on sale, they come with a double acting ram (pumps when you pull up and push down on the handle) I lifted a 2000lb lathe with the boom all the way out and it's still kickin'.

[Mr_ET]

OK found a hoist and engine stand, thanks for all the replies and pms!

I am looking to get some longer chains and maybe some mounting plates that will bolt to the engine I am pulling out where do you guys think I can find that?

thx again all!

[frozenrice]

You can use nylon teathers and those clips that look like they're for moutain climbing. The teathers and clips come in different weight ratings. I got most of mine from Crappy Tire.

[Redlyne_jr]

princess auto for sure cheap but good quality:thumbsup:

[Redlyne_jr]

Originally posted by Mr_ET
Good to hear, it's too bad looks like I just missed the special and will have to pay around 250 for one onstead of the 189 advertised unitl yesterday :(

yo man if u act fast they sometimes will guarantee the price.. they are pretty good about that

[Mr_ET]

i'll hit up my local crappy tire and the south princess auto tonight to get those straps, thx guys!

[HondaRice]

princess auto is the best. good quality tools and supplies usually better then canadian tire.


canadian tire sucks and if ur master craft or anything goes wrong htey hassel u for returns. princess auto no questions asked cause they stick behind products with their name .