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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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bed mounted crane????

Am looking to get a truck mounted crane to get my jetski in and out.
You know, they bolt in and swing out over the gate.
I'm tired of hernias!
Anybody use one or got a better idea for doing this?

thanks all
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 01:55 AM
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I'd kinda like to have one of these. I think it would be very useful. Maybe Santa will bring me one!


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=1647


There may be other options, but maybe this will help.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 07:20 AM
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Last company I worked for had a nice one that folded down into a bumper. If I remember where we got it I will edit this post for you.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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Thanks guys!
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 06:42 PM
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I have seen the ones that fold in to the bumper. Very nice, its out of the way when you don't need it.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 03:01 AM
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Originally Posted by pipe539
I have seen the ones that fold in to the bumper. Very nice, its out of the way when you don't need it.


OK, we need pics, prices, and internet links....please!!!
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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found this there is probably others
http://www.stoaway.com/index.html
hope this helps
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 12:37 AM
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Bed Crane

Originally Posted by tomm
Am looking to get a truck mounted crane to get my jetski in and out.
You know, they bolt in and swing out over the gate.
I'm tired of hernias!
Anybody use one or got a better idea for doing this?

thanks all
I've got one (Harbor Freight) in a '69 K20 Bowtie and it works good BUT I had to put a bigger plate in the floor of the truck and a gusseted angle brace underneath from the frame rail to the bottom of the bed where the crane mounts. I'd like to use it on my '05 Ram but not if I've got to plate it too! I'm going to work up an adjustable receiver mount for the crane so I can use it on all my pickups. I believe that somebody is making a setup like that but it's pricey.
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