Abstract: A device is disclosed and claimed herein for lifting and supporting large items requiring repair, assembly, installation, disassembly or the like. A bumper of an automobile, a door of an automobile, an automobile body panel or the like are exemplary of workpieces that may be handled by the present unit. Such items may be temporarily secured to the device of the present invention and then elevated or lowered to a proper position for assembly, disassembly, installation and/or repair of the item. Particular chain drive means permits accurate adjustment of the workpiece to a desired location for the intended operation. Means for holding the workpiece are being generally universally adjustable to properly position the work as desired. Remote switching permits operation of the device from beneath an automobile or elsewhere away from the device.