Spare tire hoist project

[countcv61]

That looks nice good job.

 

[TsgtB]

here is a pic of my bed crane ( harbor freight)View attachment 449962

This is my next project...

 

[MtnSnow]

I too did the harbor freight bed hoist/crane and it works great. I mounted mine on the passenger side so that the crank handle was easier to use when lifting or lowering something when I have the cargo cover on the truck. I also notched my troop seat so I could keep them in use with the hoist installed and it keeps it tucked closer to the bed side for when the troop seats are in the stowed position

 

[TsgtB]

is it hard to swivel/rotate with alot of weight on it...

 

[TsgtB]

i guess a grease fitting could be tapped into the base...

 

[MtnSnow]

It's been easy for me to swing it with 55gallon barrel on water in it. It does have grease zerk to help too.

 

[TsgtB]

Does anyone use the receiver mount crane?
I'm liking the style with the outriggers, but not sure if the legs would be long or sturdy enough...