Installing huge tv with drywall lifter ?

One thing - before it is put up run a heavy duty string through the cable holes in the wall - and leave it there for future use. This way I was able to easily add a cable later without taking the 82" off the wall. 

I'm not a wall mount guy. My 53" sits on a piece of furniture designed for Flat screens. For My $.02 Worth the TV should be at eye level without having to tilt my head back to view the screen. 

How ever, not sure in your case if that is feasible for you. And alos, it's your TV and if you want to wall mount it then go for it. My problem is plugging all those "HDMI" cables in. In your case, I think the best bet is to get Help hanging it. Maybe calling the store where you bought it from and asking how much to hang the TV. Even if it was bought a while ago.

These Mfg's need to come up with a system using a Long cable which is connected to a  break ou box with all the HDMI connections and goes back to the TV. Or a combination of either or. 

I find that from time to time I need to get to a HDMI Connector on the rear. On my set up I can slide the TV stand out so I can plug or unplug devices. Good luck on your quest to Hang that monster. 

Mark R

I had an HDMI switch, it automatically knew which input to use (some need to be told), worked well, gave it to a friend, he has been using it trouble free for many years.

some need power, either a wall adapter or a powered usb c.

Thank you all for the replies. I agree, calling a friend is best. But I echo what one guy said up top, my friends are getting tired of helping me. I also agree with preplanning etc. But that's not always feasable with someone who likes to upgrade/change often.

Also, I don't need a lift from the floor, I just wanted the drywall lift to grab it on the wall, lift it a couple inches off the rails and hold it there for a second.  

I'll tell you my latest dumb idea that might actually be genius.. I have electric motorized desks (rated for 300lbs). Position the desk against the wall so it catches the bottom of the tv.. Lift up and have wife hold tv up (no weight just don't let it fall). 

If I decide to try this, i'll be sure to video for you all.

My brother destroyed a Sony Bravia 85 inch OLED TV 3 years ago.  He just got it and tried hoisting it up by himself.  Somehow it slipped out of his hands and smashed on the hardwood floor.  Guess what?  Sony wouldn't think of covering it.  Homeowners wouldn't cover it, he was screwed.  Eventually, Sony gave him something like $500.00 off another set which he bought factory direct.  The panel was bowed on the new TV, sent it back and got another.  No problems now but a very expensive lesson was learned at a huge loss and expense.