strictlyxjs Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 has anyone used one of these bed cranes before? I really want one so i can lift maybe an engine or axle into my mj if i need to. I was thinking of tying it into the unibody/frame with some big square U bolts and 1/2" plate along with maybe a hitch plate on that side.... I like that its pretty much hidden until you need to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 I had one on a full size. It worked okay. The arm just wasn't long enough to be truly useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strictlyxjs Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, whowey said: I had one on a full size. It worked okay. The arm just wasn't long enough to be truly useful. I was thinking about this. I might have to remove the tailgate when using it. sometimes my boss has me deliver transmissions and transfer cases I suppose it would be useful for loading a transmission to save my back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 I think my mj had a big one in it. Right at the back of the bed there's 4 bolt holes spaced out pretty far. Thats my only guess on what it could of been there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strictlyxjs Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 sorry i meant to post this in tech somehow i goofed and posted it here. Mods feel free to move to tech. @Pete M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 i have one i paid $20 and love it. works best with a solid mount. i had it on my ford first and will have it on this ford once get flat bed . they are very nice for lifting. some have a some electric winch to help which i may do myself. but worth it if moving heavy parts around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yxmj Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 I have on on a trailer as well I changed the hand winch to a 12 volt winch so when i go on part runs i can drag the diffs out of the bush then onto the trailer by myself.....don't know why the pic is blurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I need one of these in my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 On 11/8/2020 at 7:04 PM, strictlyxjs said: has anyone used one of these bed cranes before? I really want one so i can lift maybe an engine or axle into my mj if i need to. I was thinking of tying it into the unibody/frame with some big square U bolts and 1/2" plate along with maybe a hitch plate on that side.... I like that its pretty much hidden until you need to use it. link to this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strictlyxjs Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 21 hours ago, Pete M said: link to this one? https://www.harborfreight.com/pickup-truck-bed-crane-1000-lb-capacity-60732.html Like 88 bucks with 20 percent coupon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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