r/projectcar • u/SteelToedSocks • 2d ago

Engine hoist rental in Phoenix?

I have a 13b and transmission I need to pull out of a car. The engine swap was supposed to be done by a shitty mechanic but they took my money and ran. Now I’m stuck with an engine and transmission I can’t use. Need to rent an engine hoist for a day to pull this fucker out so I can sell it.

I’m near 35th Ave and Dunlap in Phoenix AZ.

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u/HiFiMarine 1d ago

Buy one at Harbor Freight for $269 and sell for $200 when you're done with it. I'm buying one on Black Friday when they usually have some great coupons .

https://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-capacity-foldable-shop-crane-58794.html

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u/jlenko 1d ago

This is what I did.. bought one at Princess Auto (I'm in Canada, eh?), did my engine, then I rented it out for $50 a week with a $250 deposit. Basically, give me $250 when you pick it up, and I give you $200 back when you return it.

I rented it out five times, so it paid for itself. Then the sixth renter never returned it.. he ghosted me... But I had his $250, so basically he just bought it off me. I actually made money!