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1. 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: "Spector, Larry" <Larry_Spector@NAI.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 09:02:43 -0600; Hi All, I'm in the process of having a garage addition built, and I'd like to plan for a lift while it's still possible to make changes. I'm looking for something that can be used for both storage an; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00009.html (8,509 bytes)
2. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: Mike Rambour <mikey@b2systems.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2001 11:05:08 -0800; If storage is your primary use then EASE is what you will be giving up, that is all. On a 2 post lift you have to position the arms under the car every time you want to lift the car, if this is a ca; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00011.html (10,549 bytes)
3. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 11:37:50 -0800; The one advantage of four-post lifts is that they are structurally secure even if unbolted from the floor. This means you can move them around if you want to. In fact, you can even buy wheel kits so; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00012.html (8,705 bytes)
4. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: Jim Juhas <james.f.juhas@snet.net>; Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2001 15:23:27 -0500; 2-post limits access to the side of the vehicle. Sometimes, the doors won't open as far, or at all. I use my 4-post for bodywork, in addition to mechanical and storage, so it was important to me. I; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00013.html (9,764 bytes)
5. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: "Ed Van Scoy" <edvs@uswest.net>; Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2001 16:39:02 -0700; What is the ceiling height of your garage? /// /// shop-talk@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to majordomo@autox.team.net /// with nothing in it but /// /// un; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00014.html (11,414 bytes)
6. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: Mike Rambour <mikey@b2systems.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2001 16:11:23 -0800; BINGO ! that is the big factor in deciding if you can even have a lift. In my case (don't laugh now) I had a 9ft ceiling and if I folded down the windshield on both my cars I could store one on top o; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00015.html (10,964 bytes)
7. RE: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: "Spector, Larry" <Larry_Spector@NAI.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 18:22:11 -0600; The height hasn't been decided yet- the architect is on her way over right The existing garage has a 10ft ceiling, but the new section isn't limited by that. I'm expecting to have 10+ at the lowest p; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00016.html (12,487 bytes)
8. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2001 22:03:26 -0600; Yeah I know the feeling (well actually my dad does, his house, his lift). With the top down the convertibles can be lifted all the way up, just as long as the windshield misses the support beam. I ha; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00019.html (11,916 bytes)
9. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>; Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 09:12:16 -0600; I've got an 11 foot ceiling and a 4 post Bend-Pak lift. I can drive my TR6 onto the ramps, lift it up, and park my station wagon underneath with room to spare. I get oil drips on the station wagon wh; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00024.html (9,665 bytes)
10. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>; Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 09:31:01 -0600; When installing my lift I bought some extra garage door track and raised the height of the (opened) door. Instead of 24" from the ceiling the door now hangs about 6" from it. I also moved the door op; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00026.html (9,957 bytes)
11. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@uswest.net>; Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 13:12:17 -0700; Wow! Talk about a tight squeeze....... Neat toys tho......... Ed /// /// shop-talk@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to majordomo@autox.team.net /// with nothin; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00041.html (12,017 bytes)
12. RE: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: "Spector, Larry" <Larry_Spector@NAI.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 14:32:53 -0600; So do you use a standard floor jack on your makeshift bridge? Do you jack up the car before lifting it? I can't picture exactly how this would work. One of the costs I was trying to avoid by going wi; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00042.html (9,924 bytes)
13. RE: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>; Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 15:05:01 -0600; Yes, a standard floor jack. The "plank" I use is a piece of hot rolled steel channel _approximately_ 10" wide, 48" long, 3/16" thick, with a 1" lip along the sides forming a very shallow U shape. I b; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00044.html (10,642 bytes)
14. RE: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: "Spector, Larry" <Larry_Spector@NAI.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 15:42:32 -0600; This makes sense. I'm still not sure if I'll go for a 2 or 4 post lift- but the decision will be easier knowing that either one can do the job. Thanks for the help! -Larry /// /// shop-talk@autox.tea; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00048.html (10,764 bytes)
15. RE: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: Mike Rambour <mikey@b2systems.com>; Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 14:25:50 -0800; They are not makeshift bridges they are built for this use, I use a standard floor jack on mine and it works very well, I have 2, one is fairly narrow at 8 inches which works with my cheap k-mart jac; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00050.html (10,727 bytes)
16. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: Bruce Thompson <bandst@ihug.co.nz>; Date: Thu, 06 Dec 2001 15:04:18 +1300; A few ideas and thoughs on lifts. When I put a 4 poster in my tyre shop it went over a small shallow pit that is "T" shaped and 26" deep. (This was put in with a pre war (WW2) wheel aligner) The pit; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00056.html (10,083 bytes)
17. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: "Chuck Rothfuss" <crothfuss@coastalnet.com>; Date: Wed, 1 Jan 1997 00:27:00 -0500; You didn't say how much space you had available or how big a vehicle you'd like to lift, but something happened Friday at work that made me a believer in the Bend Pak two post lift I use at work. I; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00057.html (9,609 bytes)
18. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: LSAPEX@aol.com; Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 08:43:14 EST; Remember, the floor has to be thick enough. The bolts probably take some of the load on a 2 post due to it configuration. << This makes sense. I'm still not sure if I'll go for a 2 or 4 post lift- bu; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00062.html (8,663 bytes)
19. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: Jim Juhas <james.f.juhas@snet.net>; Date: Thu, 06 Dec 2001 10:38:27 -0500; You may find, like I did when in a similar situation with my Spridgets, that scissors jacks will clear where bottle jacks won't. /// /// shop-talk@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00063.html (8,618 bytes)
20. RE: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: "Spector, Larry" <Larry_Spector@NAI.com>; Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 09:50:25 -0600; Since this is new construction, I'm planning to have the floor done to the required specs for a 2 post lift. I've seen requirements for 3000 PSI concrete, 4-6 inches thick depending on the particular; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00064.html (9,060 bytes)

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