On 2/1/07, scott.hall@comcast.net <scott.hall@comcast.net> wrote:
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> From: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
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> > Given an unlimited budget, I'd have an in-ground two-post.
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> what's that? there was a gas station that went out of business here; they had
>several hydraulic in-ground one-post lifts. oh, I'd have loved to have one of
>those, but I don't know how I'd get it installed (or removed, for that
>matter). and anything under-car seems like it'd be kinda a pain with one of
>those. I think I'd like a two-post, but then I don't need it for storage.
A two-post in-ground lift is a two post lift, in the ground. So
instead of having arms travel on above ground posts, the posts are
hydraulic cylinders. See
http://www.rotarylift.com/products/Product_Detail/Product_Detail.asp?PN=Inground%20SmartLifts%AE&CAT=Professional%20Automotive%20Service
for some pictures. When the lift is lowered, you've only got the arms
in the way. Never any worries about hitting the lift with a car door.
No limits on the height of the vehicle you can lift with one, since
there's no top bar.
Single post lifts are great for general work -- oil changes, brakes,
tires, suspension. The single post might as well not be there if
you're doing a tire rotation. They do suck for under car work, like
exhaust, or trying to drop a tranny.
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David Scheidt
dmscheidt@gmail.com
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