I put a lift in my shop when I built it 5 years ago. Also wouldn't be
without it, nor would my son and partner who has a lot younger knees and
back than I do! One thing I would do differently is to put in a lift with a
wider spread between the posts. I can fit all cars and trucks that meet the
weight limit of the lift (I think it's 6000 lbs.) but on some cars without
frames (meaning anything other than the Triumphs) it is difficult sometimes
to get the arms on the lift points of the vehicle because the arms are
shorter with the posts together and therefore have less adjustment. On
almost all cars except the Triumph I have to pretty well center the car, I
mean within an inch or so, to get the arms and pads under the lift points.
Can be done, but sort of a PITA. We have marked spots on the floor to align
all of Ryan's and my cars to make it easier to "spot" them. I bought the
lift based on weight and did not consider distance between the posts at the
time. The ones with a wide spread like you see in a dealership or
commercial shop will probably cost about 50% more unless you can find a good
deal. The ones with the wider spread usually have a higher weight rating,
hence the higher cost. Even my 1997 BMW 3 Series, not a big car, is a
problem getting the lift pads to line up on the cars lift points, just
because where they are located on that car. To me any lift is better than
no lift!!
My 2 cents worth.
Tim Murphy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Cypher (SpitfireRacer)" <srcypher@mac.com>
To: "Mark J Bradakis" <mark@bradakis.com>
Cc: "Friends of Triumph" <fot@autox.team.net>; <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 8:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Fot] The garage mahal
> Cabinets: the 3 door harbor freight metal cabinets ($35-65 ea,
> depending on sale/coupons) are exactly the right depth for 1 gallon
> cans; whether square or round. I have 2 walls worth where I organize
> & store all my chemicals and consumables....
>
> Thanks
> -S
>
> Scott Cypher
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