Can I attach the top hook to a support bar that may be 2" in diameter. If not, what is the largest support bar the hoist can work with?
140917
Best I can tell is 1 inch is about it. But like the other responder said, wrap a piece of chain around your 2 inch bar and hang the hook on that. The hoist is a good product for the money. I like mine. I use it for lifting 55 gal water barrels off the back of my truck.
140918
I don't know, but why worry about it? If it doesn't fit, just throw a short length of chain over the bar and hook the block to both ends of the chain. Ed Peters
1119132
I purchased my unit some time ago. Upon inspection, I took it to a machine shop to have the upper hook enlarged. (My Specialized SL2 down tube was massive, so the upper hook was modified.) If I remember correctly, the hook was about 1.75 to 2". For some carbon frames, this may be a problem.
473421
The Quadratec website says it's only for 3.5-4.5 lifts, but it works fine on my 3" lift. Even with the threaded end screwed all the way in, it might be too long for a 2" lift. Although I highlly recommend this bar, there are other track bars out there that say they will fit with a 2" lift. Also, I think at 2", you might not even need a longer bar. Check the forums.
1140301
You'll need to use a large crowbar. The hooks are generally easy to pop out but you need the leverage the longer crowbar provides.
1606203
You have several issues here. First, consider what is holding up the 2x4. I wouldn't put a point load of 400 lbs in the middle of a span of say, 8ft. I have mine supported by a 2x8. The bolt hole spacing on the hoist is about 3 1/2 inches, so the 2x8 is wide enough to cover the holes. I bought some longer bolts (2 1/2 i think), bored the hole pattern of the hoist through the 2x8, and bolted it without using the steel brackets and short bolts that came with the hoist. If you already have a 2x4 in place, you could do the short span of 2x8 like i did and then attach the 2x8 to the 2x4. That would accommodate the bolt pattern and add stiffness.
1161826
Personally, I use 4 1/2" clamps, and they work perfectly. It may be possible to get away with 3" clamps, but I seriously doubt it. The diameter of the support bar is large enough that I have to squeeze the handles on the clips almost all the way to get them on the bar. While I still have a small bit of room, I don't think the 3" clips would be large enough.
660031
You can hang a bar from one hook and then hang the trapeze from the bar. I doubt it would be as stable as two hooks
1987083
10 pounds should be within the hook's limit. I hung a large Boston fern from one (15-20 lbs) without issue. Just make sure you find a ceiling joist to anchor into!
1972480
As the other person said, the hook's diameter is about 1.5", but it will probably fit on a rod up to 1.75" in diameter as the hook doesn't curve all the way to the "9 o'clock" position. One note, if the bottom bracket doesn't support the weight of clothes, the bracket is on incorrectly (upside down). When assembled correctly, it supports at least 60 lbs. We have a bunch of clothes on the bottom and I've caught my kids hanging on it.
1303428
I just went and got a wooden- handled garden hoe. 1" diameter. It was a very tight squeeze, but I got it in. The rack is sturdy enough if mounted properly, weight shouldn't be an issues. But if the handles are fatter than one inch, I doubt it would work for you.
711551
It protrudes about 5" to the part of the hook where a hanger would rest. I use 2 of them to hold solar lanterns from the fence on the side of my house. They work perfectly for that, but if you wanted something to hang plants, etc, you might need a larger/longer bracket.
1214670
It comes with hooks to mount it on. .. I'm not sure I'd it would work with what you have listed.
19451
I used the hoist to hold up Costco Kayaks. I put the straps at the widest point. That will make it 22 inches. I also used the same product and didn't used the hooks provided to hold a a ladder. This makes it 12 inches from the top of the ceiling to the ladder. I was going to use kayaks in this area, but it was to close to the garage door. But when I had it on it attached, the Kayak was 16 inch gap.
2003851
If your product has space to accommodate a small hook, it will work. Hooks come in two sizes - small and large. The one pictured here is small.
26160
It works with my 1 inch pole. I am not sure about 2 inches pole. Might be tight!
1163433
This hitch supports a 2" bike rack. If your bike rack is smaller, you will need to buy an adapter.
1371077
I never tried it on rebar. It may be too long to pull the 24" and may not work for 36 inches. The support post used for leverage is already 36" long. I don't know if you can wrap a chain around the rebar and connect the chain to the hook somehow. I probably would not recommend it for this application.