Where can I rent/borrow an engine hoist??

[pkchino]

Hi guys,
I need to rent/borrow an engine hoist/cherry picker for a few days, is there anywhere in jersey that I can rent one?

thanks,

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[1viciousVR4]

Originally Posted by pkchino

Hi guys,
I need to rent/borrow an engine hoist/cherry picker for a few days, is there anywhere in jersey that I can rent one?

thanks,

Ping

not sure but where r u located in jersey and how long do u need to borrow it

[Darksurfr]

haha...I was thinking the same thing. I got one and I am a little closer then vicious. My parents would love you to take it out of the garage for a little bit.

If you have a car you can come take it apart and put it back together at home or borrow someone's truck and come down and get it.

[Wombat]

I've got one if you need it.

[pkchino]

Thanks guys!! How big is it when taken apart? Can I fit it in a sedan like Honda Accord?

thanks,

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[Wombat]

Originally Posted by pkchino

Thanks guys!! How big is it when taken apart? Can I fit it in a sedan like Honda Accord?

thanks,

Ping

If the seats fold down, you might be able to fit mine in there. It folds at the legs, and gets somewhat compacts. Here is a picture of it:



The legs in that pic look like they're one solid piece, but mine separates between the second and third bolt (going from left to right) so the legs pivot and fold upwards. I'm going to be running around tomorrow and am going to stop at home, so let me know if you need it.

[Darksurfr]

yea same here but i don't have that cross bar but didn't need it when i pulled my engine. the one hanging from the chains. yea it would fit in a accord.

[Wombat]

Originally Posted by Darksurfr

yea same here but i don't have that cross bar but didn't need it when i pulled my engine. the one hanging from the chains. yea it would fit in a accord.

Yea, that's a load leveler. I don't have one either, but harbor freight has one for $29.99 that I might pick up. I've used one before and it works well for balancing the engine when you drop it back in.

[Darksurfr]

Originally Posted by Wombat

Yea, that's a load leveler. I don't have one either, but harbor freight has one for $29.99 that I might pick up. I've used one before and it works well for balancing the engine when you drop it back in.

haha but luckily for us Mitsu designed our engines to balance themselves on removal by just attaching the hoist to those two lift points and it angles itself perfectly.

other engines..not so lucky.

[ganesht]

Any one have any info for San Diego, CA?

tried calling auto zone and kragen, both said they don't have any for sale/rent