Find a durable car lift to hoist your engine

Not all of us are born with brute strength, but it would still be rare to find anyone that can lift up an entire car engine on their own. Luckily, there are special car lifts built to give you an assist with any elaborate job under the hood of your car, truck or SUV. Sears has heavy duty cherry pickers from top-of-the-line brands like Garage Mate and Dee Zee that are easy to install in your garage.

Most car lifts can be mounted on the roof of your garage, so it's easily accessible whenever you're working on your vehicle. Lifts are commonly used to move or completely swap engines from your car. Even though most of them are geared toward lifting engines, lifts can also help you remove and install hard tops for Jeeps and SUVs, so you can easily switch to a soft top when you go off-roading. A cherry picker can also lift other heavy parts, including hoods, bumpers and doors.

Some models can actually be installed on the back a heavy duty pickup truck. Sears carries the Dee Zee line of hitch mounted car lifts with a durable hand crank. This device comes in handy if you're an avid hunter because it can both field strip game and lower it into the rear bed of your pickup. It also can be used with the aid of different tie downs or straps to haul another vehicle out of the mud or snow.

If you're looking to raise something a bit smaller off the ground, like an ATV or motorcycle, consider investing in a hydraulic lift. While they're a bit more expensive than standard ones, these kinds of lifts are easy to operate. Similar to hydraulic car jacks and stands, most are controlled using a foot pump to lift, lower and release the vehicle. They are also small enough to store anywhere in your garage, so you don't have to worry about cluttering up your work space.

Whether you're always making engine related repairs or need to remove your Jeep's hard top, car lifts are an important accessory for your garage. Sears has a large selection of cherry pickers to give you the assist you need to get any job done.