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Installing huge tv with drywall lifter ?

As TV’s have become insanely large and heavy, it’s getting harder and harder to find a friend to come help.. I’ve exhausted all my helpers and need a tool move my 85 in Sony (110lbs) by myself. All I need to do is add an Apple TV. Quick and simple and not worth calling a friend again. 

Surely someone has a tool, jack, or lift for quickly lifting a TV on the wall. I was told a Drywall Lift may be what I’m looking for but those sure are big. 

Anyone else had any luck with something like this?

dtximages
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thecarpathian
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I hope he's not trapped underneath it!

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thecarpathian
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I sure hope he's not trapped, he would've had to eat his own foot by now...

scottya118
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I have a Pass Labs XA30.8 that lives on top of an entertainment armoire. Went to Home Depot and rented their material lift. U-haul next door and got a six foot box trailer for the day. I know it's a lot if you're not set up for it, but thought I'd pass that along.

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jayctoy
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Iam 5 foot 4 inches , weigh 138 lbs 68 yrs old ,  put my Samsung OLED TV 65 inch on the wall. First I screw the  metal that will latch on the half part of the bracket, then attach the other half of the bracket to the tv. Then I took I small table to rest the tv  if I run out gas to lift it. No problem the tv went to the wall. My brother was shocked when he came to realize I did it my self.where do you live I can help if you live nearby.

fiesta75
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I'm impressed with your confidence and ingenuity, jayctoy.  I am close to your age, but would not attempt to do what you did, good for you!  

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