since this conversation I researched hoist and it seems as though the models I currently service have been discontinued and replaced with fancy toys. no more big block v8 powered units.

I never said all components can be sourced locally, look up, I said most. and this is true for the older fks. and I do not change my statements, I would buy a 90s era FKS if I needed a larger cushion tire unit. to each there own.