[Vintage-race] Need advice on lifts

[George Davidson]

Look at Jay Leno's garage where he demonstrates a Maxjax.  Pretty neat 
portable 2-post lift.

Nor Cal SAAC wrote:
> I also have never owned one, but have many friends who have them.
> .... plus I have formed opinions so here you go...
>
> Mark Palmer wrote:
>
>>   So my questions are:
>>
>>
>>
>> -- how many posts?  I'm thinking that 4-posts lifts are primarily 
>> storage
>> devices, right?  And 2-post lifts are better for servicing -- right?  
>> How
>> about a single-post lift?
>
> Right. I would get a 2 post lift for service... although 4 post sounds 
> a lot safer.
> Plus you could safely use the 4 post for storage should you need it.
>
> There's a new "portable" 2 post lift, just saw a video at Jay Leno's 
> Garage
> Cute idea but I see issues...... watch and you'll see what they are ...
> http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/  ....scroll down.
>
>>
>> -- what are the floor requirements?  Standard slab, or thicker?  
>> Rebar? Would
>> I be smart to pick the lift first and have the contractor install the 
>> lag
>> bolts and then pour the floor?  Or not really necessary? (what if I 
>> change my
>> mind about which bay I want it in...)
>
> I would wait....
>
>
>> -- what about the garage door?  Will I need a taller door to clear 
>> the lift?
>> Can you use an electric garage door opener on that bay -- wouldn't 
>> car hit the
>> opener when the lift is up?  So no opener??
>
> The garage door rails can follow the slope of the roof as opposed to a 
> 90 degree bend.....
> so not a problem
>
>> Any advice appreciated ...
>
>
>
>
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