How should I build a Jib crane for my truck?

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I feel it is time to build a jib crane for  my truck, to aid me in repairs. But how should I start?  What should i consider, and figure in?  What do I not want to forget when building it?    What should I use as the power source?  Should It swing, and or travel on a track? How do i secure it during periods of Travel?What should I build it from? Has any one  pictures of their Jib crane, they would share?What do  you use to lift and  turn over  large and heavy projects for repair?
Reply:Look at Harbor Freight to get a general idea and build it up from there. Course the ones at HF are cheap made and cheap to buy.kraftymate
Reply:Do you want one permanetly mounted or one you can move around.  Cause I've been looking at building on of these cranes.  Mounts to a 2" reciever and can be used in any truck with one.http://www.pickupspecialties.com/spitzlift.htm
Reply:Boy,poisonpancakes,after opening that link I know there's going to be one copy made in my shop.                             MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:yeah I liked that crane, and it looks easy enought to make.