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1. [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2015 20:58:45 -0500
_______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00010.html (8,469 bytes)

2. [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2015 22:15:34 -0500
I'm in the process of resurrecting my older 4-post hydraulic cylinder & chain car lift that I sadley let sit outside for a number of years. This particular lift is rated at 9,000 lbs and is adjustibl
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00011.html (9,604 bytes)

3. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: Philip Nase <nases@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 08:10:13 -0500
Brad I have plastic trays I use with my lift they're lightweight and work well. They won't absorb oil or coolant and can be cleaned. Phil Nase Applebachsville, PA http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00012.html (11,497 bytes)

4. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: Paul Parkanzky <parkanzky@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2015 08:23:26 -0500
Hi Brad, On Saturday, we reassembled my four post hydraulic over cable lift (Direct Lift Pro Park) because we moved to a new home. Mine came with the trays, but since none of the cars I've ever store
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00013.html (11,697 bytes)

5. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2015 09:01:09 -0500
I hadn't realized those trays are plastic and not sheet metal. How wide are the trays, and do you often have to adjust the width of the platforms for different vehicles? Thanks! Brad ________________
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00014.html (12,447 bytes)

6. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2015 09:05:16 -0500
Paul, You've got a good point about not using something flat and/or absorbent. I'd rather not add the attachment rails if I don't have to so laying them on top of the platforms is probably my best op
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00015.html (12,993 bytes)

7. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: "Matt" <mbarre@juno.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2015 14:30:46 GMT
I do like the idea of having at least one heavy duty sliding cross member that I use with my 4 poster that I can put a bottle jack on and lift the car with on the lift.On the other hand, I don't have
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00016.html (11,044 bytes)

8. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2015 09:41:42 -0500
Yes, platforms are the long beams that you park the vehicle on. I hadn't realized the platforms were not adjustable on the newer lifts. My platforms can be adjusted out to almost 9' outside edge to o
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00017.html (15,384 bytes)

9. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2015 09:42:22 -0500
That's thinking outside the box :) I don't know why I was thinking full coverage under a vehicle, it only needs to be in the area where the drips come from. Of course on a Triumph that's leaking and
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00018.html (15,518 bytes)

10. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2015 09:48:32 -0500
Matt, I fabricated a heavy duty angle iron platform that sits down between the platforms that allows me to use a bottle jack. I made it mainly for use on my Triumphs so it's too narrow to use with my
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00019.html (13,031 bytes)

11. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2015 09:53:48 -0500
Phil, It sounds like your platforms are in a fixed position. Since my platforms go from 0" gap to about 80" gap it looks like something that lays on top of the platforms would be my best approach. My
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00020.html (14,879 bytes)

12. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2015 10:11:51 -0500
Wow, I hope my TR4 doesn't leak that bad that I need a drain hose! Not sure about this sort of approach but that brings to mind the thought of adding rails to my platforms and then using sheet plasti
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00021.html (12,436 bytes)

13. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2015 20:57:19 -0500
Since a four post lift excels at storage, it seems like drip trays are a good idea! I have a Direct Lift ProPark 9 - I bought that model because it has ramps a few inches wider than other models. Th
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00030.html (11,717 bytes)

14. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: Brian Kemp <bk13@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:20:50 -0800
How about some 6mil plastic sheeting and a frame of PVC pipe or conduit? Two pipes will run the length of the vehicle, resting on the platform inside the tires, and two shorter lengths can be attache
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00034.html (12,082 bytes)

15. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 09:14:05 -0500
Eric, In the past when I had the lift setup it did seem to have a lot of "stuff" sitting on it when I wasn't using it :) The ramps on mine are 14" wide. This is an early lift built by a company calle
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00066.html (12,195 bytes)

16. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 09:31:02 -0500
Brian, This is another good idea for creating an alternative to drip pans. I've come to the conclusion that I won't be adding the angles at the bottom of the platforms/ramps partly because of all the
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00067.html (12,611 bytes)

17. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 09:49:32 -0500
Another aspect of my 4-post lift is the effort required to push the platforms sideways when changing from one vehicle width to another. The platforms are HEAVY and don't slide all that well and tend
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00068.html (11,248 bytes)

18. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: David Scheidt <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 19:50:40 -0600
I would try slip plate first. It's a graphite lubricant, designed for sliding surfaces. Doesn't attract muck like greases do, and stays in place pretty well. You can get it in a spray can, or as a br
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00069.html (11,891 bytes)

19. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:51:45 -0500
David, I'm not sure that slip plate would be appropriate for my situation. I need to be able to sit and/or stand on the cross beams where the slip plate would be applied. I have a feeling things migh
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00070.html (12,440 bytes)

20. Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts (score: 1)
Author: Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 14:15:25 -0500
Ok, next issue with the 4-post lift. The in-feed ramps on my lift were fixed ramps (welded to the platforms) and were only about 16" long. That made for a pretty steep angle. Matter of fact the Spitf
/html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00071.html (11,684 bytes)

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