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Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] 4-post lift thoughts
From: Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2015 09:53:48 -0500
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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 TR4 is a real leaker right
now so finding a reasonable solution is high on my list!

Thanks,

Brad


On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 9:46 AM, Philip Nase <nases@verizon.net> wrote:

> Hey Brad,
> I have an AC Lift. The inner sides have a lip that the trays hang upon.
> I'll have to measure them to be sure of the width, close to 3 feet I would
> estimate. I have a Bugeye Sprite on the lift usually and it's a leaker. The
> Sprite just fits with a few inches to spare on the inner sides of the lift.
>
> There is also a heavy steel pan on mine that allows a jack to be used. I
> have 3 plastic pans that I can easily position under the diff, trans and
> engine where I need them.
>
> Phil Nase
> Applebachsville, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
>
> On Jan 5, 2015, at 9:01 AM, Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 8:10 AM, Philip Nase <nases@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> 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/
>>
>> > On Jan 4, 2015, at 10:15 PM, Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > 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 adjustible enough to
>> handle my
>> > Triumph TRs and F250 Super Duty diesel pickup.
>> >
>> > Most of the modern lifts always seem to come with trays that fit between
>> > the platforms so you can park a vehicle under the lift while storing one
>> > above without leaking oil on the car below (these are Triumphs after
>> all!)
>> >
>> > I've been debating adding attachment rails to the platforms to hold
>> trays
>> > but I just don't know if its worth the trouble and expense when I could
>> > probably just as easily use 1/4" or so plywood sections to accomplish
>> the
>> > same thing. Also these trays would only work when the platforms are a
>> > specific distance apart.
>> >
>> > Anyone have a 4-post lift that has the trays and if so how well do you
>> like
>> > them? I need to make a decision soon as I will probably be painting the
>> > platforms this coming weekend.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Brad
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