Like this: http://www.pinballlifter.com/index.php/pinball-helper ?

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Holy crap $80? Not knocking the product but a piece of 2x4 is like $4 and does the same job.. jus saying

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How about an easy way for putting the back legs back ON that beast - I already own the Harbor Freight lift, but sometimes the game is on the first floor and the lift is in the basement, and that thing weighs a ton....last time I didn't even bother lugging it up the stairs, I did the backbreaking lift game/balance on knee/attach legs - who's figured out an easier way to do that by yourself? Deadlifting a 225lb game ain't as easy as it was 20 years ago -

I use a old tall bar stool with a black cushion top, the legs are solid wood. I think I got them nearly free years back and kept them for some reason

they are the perfect height to prop the rear up and even soft to support the cab without any damage

it works perfectly everytime and can support a ton of weight.
you can find them really cheap

It's the "prop the rear up" part that's getting tough to do solo...I have used barstools before too, it's getting it ON the stool.....

I must say I use my pinball helper all the time. Especially helpful for craigslist pickups, setting up at shows and of course at home. Yes, it is pricey and yes a stool is just as easy (at home at least), but I like to throw some $$$ at folks in the hobby who come up with good ideas/products.

That being said, I do like Pinbee's idea above - appeals to the cheapskate in me.

I usually do a clean deadlift up and a hip bump to push stool under or I ask a friend to grab a side.
yeah that part may be a little tricky when you get older hahaha

Nothing better!