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I have the new spare ready to mount on the tire carrier. My only problem is getting it up there. It's a freaking monster and the wife can't help pick this thing up.
I was thinking about renting a crane, but that's a couple hundred bucks an hour with a minimum of three hours. I could also call an Over the Road tire company with a portable crane to help.
What about a local construction company? I could borrow a cherry picker or backhoe.
I have a neighbor with a Vette. I bet I could roll the tire down the street real fast, up his hood, to the roof and then wiggle it on the truck.
Thanks for your help. I really need this mounted soon.
BTW, I did think of using the P/U bed backed up to the H2, but not until the tire was out of the truck.  
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I have the new spare ready to mount on the tire carrier. My only problem is getting it up there. It's a freaking monster and the wife can't help pick this thing up.
I was thinking about renting a crane, but that's a couple hundred bucks an hour with a minimum of three hours. I could also call an Over the Road tire company with a portable crane to help.
What about a local construction company? I could borrow a cherry picker or backhoe.
I have a neighbor with a Vette. I bet I could roll the tire down the street real fast, up his hood, to the roof and then wiggle it on the truck.
Thanks for your help. I really need this mounted soon.
BTW, I did think of using the P/U bed backed up to the H2, but not until the tire was out of the truck.
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01-04-2006, 05:33 PM
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01-05-2006, 12:46 AM
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Ken,
Just let me know I will help you with the spare. I am near Nimmo Pkwy. Be glad to help. BTW I can't get anyone from Hall to call me back and sell me a Hummer. Amazing. Thinking about calling Moore.
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01-04-2006, 07:06 PM
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I actually had the same problem before.
My solution was to place one of those little giant folding ladder in its most extended (open) position next to the H2, then rolled/lifted the tire to the top of the ladder, balanced it on the top most step, climbed on the H2 roof, grab the tire, and tip it down gently onto the roof.
After 3x, I bought a rear tire carrier.
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01-04-2006, 08:10 PM
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Probably too obvious -- but is there a hill nearby that you could roll it up and back up to?
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01-04-2006, 05:16 PM
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Rent a Cherry Picker. Or, you can get one at Sam's for around $150, usually.
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01-05-2006, 02:13 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
Just let all of the air out of the tire first to reduce most of the weight.  </div></BLOCKQUOTE>That's it! I could fill it with helium. 
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01-04-2006, 11:29 PM
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Kenny's a dork.
luv- CP 
Edit: Do not leave computer while you're logged on to H2Source and wife is around....
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01-04-2006, 10:12 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by LoLo:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
I was thinking about renting a crane, but that's a couple hundred bucks an hour with a minimum of three hours. I could also call an Over the Road tire company with a portable crane to help. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Precisely my husband's thoughts when I told him I wanted my tire on a Gobi rack! I am sure with a little "motivation" CP could be persuaded to help with a bit more umph! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>You clearly have no idea how little CP is. She's a dainty little thing.
FWIW, I just started this thread for my own entertainment.   But there are some great ideas here. 
I have a couple of skinny little buddies coming over for the 'Skins game and cards Saturday. They're going to put it up there. I guarantee you my ribs will still be hurting.
 
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01-04-2006, 07:08 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2Finally:
I actually had the same problem before.
My solution was to place one of those little giant folding ladder in its most extended (open) position next to the H2, then rolled/lifted the tire to the top of the ladder, balanced it on the top most step, climbed on the H2 roof, grab the tire, and tip it down gently onto the roof.
After 3x, I bought a rear tire carrier. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>My tire weighs more. 
Now go back to work H2F. I heard you're a bery, bery busy pewson.
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String a come-along up over a tree branch and winch the bastard up then back up to it and slide it on. That is what I did when I decided that it would be a good idea to take it off.
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01-04-2006, 05:59 PM
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Military press it up , Girlie Man!!!
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01-05-2006, 12:48 PM
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01-04-2006, 06:55 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mr. I - Man:
Military press it up , Girlie Man!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Suck it! Did I mention I have at least one cracked/broken rib from the girl tripping me down some stairs? And LAUGHING!?!?!?!
Maybe Rod has the answer.
Of course, I could build a ramp. Yes, build a ramp up to the truck and roll that sum-beatch up it...
Or even better, I could loop the DRTY Bumper Winch line over the brush guard, over the roof racks to the back of the truck and winch that sucka up...
Oh yeah, I'm getting all manly here. Where's the chainsaw?!?!
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01-04-2006, 05:19 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MONSTERMATT:
wait till i meet u and i will help </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Sure, just drive right on past Tyson's, take 64 to VA Beach...
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01-04-2006, 07:22 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ree:
Will a 60" hi-lift with the tire attachment get it high enough? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I'm listening,  . Actually, I'm just going to toss it up there for a while, then figure something else out. Someone<span class="ev_code_WHITE">DRTY</span>told me they'd look into something.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
I'm listening, . Actually, I'm just going to toss it up there for a while, then figure something else out. Someone<span class="ev_code_WHITE">DRTY</span>told me they'd look into something. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
This thing: http://www.hi-lift.com/products/liftmate.htm
it looks like you could get it up to about 4feet with the lift. Probably too low and cumbersome to work well.
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