Cheap Harbor Freight 1/2 ton Truck Crane SUCCESS!!

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This was on a 2008 Ford F-150 but you can adapt crane to any vehicle. Crane is extremely sturdy with no flex. Stay tune for future videos on installing a electric winch on their crane

[@ironcladtemplar507]

Idk if you're still doing this channel, but thank you so much for this video!!! I was so frustrated after buying this crane and trying to install it! You're design and vid was excellent!

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevewayne1480]

How about uploading a continuation of the video, showing the engine actually being loaded into and out of the bed ?

[@quickspoolgarage]

Will do as soon as I finish the upgraded winch, thanks

[@brad3933]

Guess it didn't make it into the bed. How's it doing, do u still have it in the truck?

[@UncleStevesWorkshop]

I don't think it will work for wide items like engines.. to clear the gate you need the arm all the way out, but once you swing it arm hits the far side of the bed walls. Would have to remove the tailgate to work

[@eldybellacetin8167]

Best version of this build I have seen

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thanks I really appreciate it.

[@Zaknbrit01]

Don't normally comment on videos, but you did an excellent job! Straight to the point and great work all around. My friend sent me this as he has MS and wants me to install so he can use the lift for a wheel chair. Will just replicate and save me some extra thinking time, lol. Keep it up.

[@BoBuilds]

Man your a youtube natural.. This channel is gonna blow up!

[@williamlott7612]

Good job; great idea on the bracing. Darlington, South Carolina

[@mattg9958]

Great brackets i think i will try that on my old dodge. I like how it ties into both frame rails.

[@asala2116]

Hey mate I jusy want to say thankyou for such a detailed video. Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@vetteman1542]

Finally, this vid shows how to brace it right. So many others install theirs and have to do it over and still its not braced enough. Thanks for sharing.

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thanks, check out my other updated crane video.

[@vetteman1542]

@@quickspoolgarage Checked it out ! Im about to install mine except I have a Toyota Tundra, I can only fit 1 cross brace being my spare tire cradle is in the way but maybe I can just use a 2x3 or 2x4

[@charleseast3439]

Good video, thanks! What are the dimensions of the base plate?

[@billanderson3606]

Love the braces, maybe overkill but I would do the exact same thing. Better overkill than dangerous. Bravo, I feel better now installing mine, this is the best vid iv'e seen. TY.

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thanks Bud, I’ve added a winch and pedestal to rest the boom. Video coming soon.

[@youridiguy3409]

I did something similar but i mounted mine by my wheel well. I only had an inch of room under the bed so i used a piece of 1" plate 13"x45" across the wheel arch of the frame along with 3/4" gussets and it doubles as gooseneck hitch. I also added a winch and a shiev pulley 2:1 to help slow down the winch speed and make it easier on the winch motor as well. Next step for mine is to add a 12v hydraulic jack for the boom height.

[@jvinsnes]

Looks solid man. Will be doing a DIY build on mine

[@botfoblhrp]

i loved the bracket you built

[@quickspoolgarage]

@@botfoblhrp thanks for viewing

[@williamsantiago7303]

That's a well done job sir. When did you say that I could bring you mine to do? 😂😂😂

[@nobullshiit5682]

yeah that's the way I'm gonna do it , thanks man .simple strong and not expensive .

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thanks, stay tuned.. I’m working on adding the pedestal for the boom and a winch!!

[@evanforsyth4877]

Great video, man. Super helpful

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thanks

[@clusa3721]

Many thanks for your video and expertise in welding also.

[@quickspoolgarage]

No problem, thanks for watching

[@douglasthompson2740]

A long arm jack would be more useful to get the boom up with a load and clear the truck bed. A hand winch on it would be another useful addition. Nice job reinforcing the bed. Too many people actually believe the advertising and just install it. A good way to trash your bed.

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thanks I’m installing a winch new vid comin soon.

[@brandonGCHACHU]

Harbor freight sells one with a cable winch on it as well but it was about $60 more

[@quickspoolgarage]

@@brandonGCHACHU yes but I believe that sticks out way above past the bed. This one is not noticeable unless you look inside the bed if the truck.

[@TXNitroFord]

​@@quickspoolgarage about to do this where did you buy the 2x2?

[@Jay-oq8bl]

Great video bro

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thanks bro

[@6923celica]

Good video! Actually gonna use this to put my welder in and out of my truck

[@quickspoolgarage]

Stay tuned for a update video next week

[@simonh5110]

Same thing I plan to do. Don’t want the extra weight of the welder at all times making my gas milage go down unless I’m doing a job

[@YourAverageFNAF_Edits]

Left side opener tailgate convertion kit will be nice

[@brandonGCHACHU]

Nice work

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thank you. Update video coming soon

[@michaeljamison8254]

Nice work. A bit overkill using .250 wall. That's enough for a gooseneck hitch in a 1 ton, and probably double the thickness of your trucks frame itself. Also thicker than any engine hoist frame. But i guess if you have it laying around why not.

[@quickspoolgarage]

True but better overkill than it bending or breaking under a load 👍

[@DunnMotors]

Nice!

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@justinheard5954]

Metal square tubing along inside of the edge of the frame, you know he'll I don't know 3/4 ft to the front you know so it's pulling on them back now. Then they're pissed it really is you know if you're pulling off the back and I'm pulling off of sideways so it's just going to rock that over and roll it over to bring weight to it but he needs a lateral link to the bed front-to-back

[@mp-xt2rg]

The mount seems good but i don't see how its usable. You cant pick up that engine and place it in the bed as it will hit the side of the bed. you cant go shorter on the arm for more capacity because it wont clear the tailgate. you'd have to add a winch to make this useful.

[@quickspoolgarage]

Very usable and works amazing! See my other video

[@MasteringMayhem]

really considering getting this for my truck bed. Thanks for the video.

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thanks for viewing

[@ramchillarege1658]

I need to do this. Would you explain how you got access.. removing the lights, or whatever. I just looked under the truck to see if there was a way to get to it from the underside, but it did not look like one could. And, thank you. Great video.

[@quickspoolgarage]

Super easy unbolt the fuel nozzle neck usually 3-4 screws, remove the torx bolts holding the bed to the frame, and unplug the main harness to the taillights most of the time it’s right behind the spare tire.

[@augiebragg6782]

Can you get the crane high enough to put the engine on the bed tho?? Was thinking of getting one for loading welder but it seems like it doesn’t have the reach

[@quickspoolgarage]

it definitely has enough room to get an engine in and out of the truck. I have an update video coming soon hopefully tomorrow. Thanks

[@donswords6671]

Is the gas tank far out of the way when you are welding? That's the only thing that would give me pause welding under there. Thanks!!

[@quickspoolgarage]

Yes gas tank is a good ways. Way further than if the muffler were to get replaced. Thanks for viewing

[@CUSTOMWORKS7.3PSD]

That's cute but since you can't get that engine in the back of the truck What the hell is the use of that thing ?

[@quickspoolgarage]

Check out my other video 🙄

[@altamuu]

Why don't you remove the tailgate before you lift something with your crane?

[@quickspoolgarage]

I’ve taken the tailgate off when I’ve needed to leave the boom retracted.

[@dieselmechanic9824]

Hey brother we can give it a real test it and see if it can put that LS3 in my truck bed lol. Nice vid

[@quickspoolgarage]

😂thanks for watching

[@hylomane]

You need a bigger crane, this is basically only useful for 500lb loads as the boom needs to be extended all the way. On top of that there isn't much room to lift larger objects. Useful, but not as useful as it could have been for the same amount of effort.

[@quickspoolgarage]

This has worked perfect for what I need it for. And the fact it’s totally concealed is what sold me.

[@melindaortiz9741]

👍

[@dar7771]

Would be nice to know if the boom goes up high enough to get that in the truck. My guess is no.

[@quickspoolgarage]

Check out my other video 👌

[@officer140]

Very nice job! I need to do the same. What were your dimensions? I have the same set up.

[@quickspoolgarage]

2x2 square tubing 1/4 thick. 👌

[@officer140]

@@quickspoolgarage Thanks but I meant the dimensions for the tubing: cuts for length from end to end.

[@srileo]

How high does the arm articulate?

[@quickspoolgarage]

Almost completely vertical. I try and post a new video with the winch and at deferent angles on the next video

[@tanglewood777]

how you going to lower engine in to bed arms to long

[@quickspoolgarage]

Raise the boom all the way up and lower the engine with the manual winch. Check out my other video.

[@grumpyg9350]

👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@marinemomkerry]

How high does this go up?

[@quickspoolgarage]

Check out my other video I have a pretty good demonstration on it. Thanks for watching

[@GNXClone]

Not concerned about the bracing rusting out?

[@quickspoolgarage]

I really wasn’t worried about it. But a coat of paint definitely not of hurt. Thanks for watching

[@GNXClone]

@@quickspoolgarage Thank you for sharing 👍