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Financial Analysis is Complete, and the wife wants me to get a Car Lift! |
Red-Beard |
Jul 28 2004, 10:13 AM
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"Ya canna change the laws of Physics" Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,124 Joined: 11-February 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 288 Region Association: None |
Appearently she thinks I'm worth more alive than dead and she has told me she _WANTS_ me to get a car lift for the new house!
How can you not love a woman like that? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Sooooo. WHat to get? I get mail from these guys: Americ's Pride specifcally: This one Any other thougts/suggestions? |
ClayPerrine |
Jul 28 2004, 10:20 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,443 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Here's a link to the company I bought my lift from:
Gemini Lift Home Page High quality lift. I got to see the shop. All CNC machines, and the shop was very clean and well designed. They even shortened the crossbar on the top to fit under my 10' ceiling. Here's a picture of my 914 on that lift. (IMG:http://www.perrinefamily.org/photogallery/914onlift.jpg) It was 2500.00 delivered and installed. But they were local to me so it may be more in Houston. Clay Perrine 74 914 1.8L (Betty's Daily Driver) 73 914 2.4L MFI Six (In process of reassembly) "It is better to wear out than to rust out." |
sanman |
Jul 28 2004, 10:34 AM
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Leaving California Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 17-June 04 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 2,219 Region Association: None |
Can you get the car high enough to stand under it?
if not I wouuld rather it be on jack stands. just my $.02 ps its easier to sleep lying on a creeper (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Porsche Rescue |
Jul 28 2004, 11:06 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
I have an Autolifters M6 (6000 lb capacity, 3rd one I've owned). Recommend highly. I prefer 4 post to two post for home garage. Biggest issue is ceiling height. You need at least 9'5" ceiling, 10' even better for easy stand-up work. I had to raise my door opener to make mine work in 9'5". Cars other than 914 (911) usually need to be backed on so garage door will clear.
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Porsche Rescue |
Jul 28 2004, 11:09 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
One more with 11' ceiling where I used to live. Wish I had that much clearance now.
Last I checked the lift was $2795. Extra for casters, jack tray. Drip pans included. They are made in Kansas. Sometimes have sale offering free shipping. They have a web site and will send a free video showing lift and it's features. Edit: I just went to website (autolifters.com) and my lift is now $2295! That's down $500 from price 4 years ago! Damn! Attached image(s) |
ClayPerrine |
Jul 28 2004, 11:10 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,443 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
I can raise a car up and walk from front to back without hitting my head. Of course, I am 5'6" tall. Yoder kinda has to duck a little to walk under the pan in the middle of a 914, but when do you need to work under there. Plus I like to have the wheels off the ground. It makes suspension and brake work easier.
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cha914 |
Jul 28 2004, 12:05 PM
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MUSR 8 - 5lug conversion done wed - drive 500miles thrus Group: Members Posts: 739 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 63 |
You can find (good) used 2post lifts all day long for 1500 or so...I bought a slightly used one for 2K that is an open top for fitting in a lower environment. I have a list of two or three places that do the used lifts out at the shop if you are interested I can get the names for you.
But we have had a hell of a time trying to find a used 4 post to buy...seems like people/shops who buy those just dont sell them....and the big 4post that we want is pricy... Oh and if you know how to use a measuring tape and a hammer drill then you can install a lift...it does help to have a couple 3ton floor jackes and an engine hoist handy, oh and 4 of your best friends... Tony |
Gint |
Jul 28 2004, 04:58 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,070 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
And even if your ceiling is a little low (like mine) and you can't get the car high enough on the lift to stand on it, then get one of these. You can sit and roll around to get to whatever you eed. Beats standing anyway.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Disp...temnumber=45342 I have the Gemini 4 post BTW. One of the auto realted best investments I ever made. |
brant |
Jul 28 2004, 05:10 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,622 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I see it mentioned that people like the 4 post over the 2post...
I'd be interested in some of the pro's and con's of each.. anybody willing to point them out to me? brant |
Porsche Rescue |
Jul 28 2004, 05:25 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
For a pure working lift the two post is probably better, after all that's what the pros use. However the four post is better for storing an extra car if you have the ceiling height. I don't like storing with the suspension hanging. I like just driving on and lifting rather than positioning arms under the car. Sometimes I just park on the lift when I have no need to store a car below. Also, the 2 post has to be bolted down. The four does not, and with optional casters can be moved around, even outside if you have a flat pad available. It can be moved with a car on it as well.
As for working on brakes/suspension, I have a small Sears floor jack ($30 on sale). I can use it on the track and jack a 914 using the donuts. Or I can use a jack plate, lift one side and place jackstands. I don't have the optional jack tray which spans the tracks and allows use of a bottle jack. Mine is awkward for 914 engine removal because it's too narrow between the tracks for the front engine mount bar. I ended up removing/attaching the bar after lifting the engine/lowering the car such that the bar was above the tracks. |
seanery |
Jul 29 2004, 06:27 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
James I've been looking at this company's lifts for a while. If my garage were big enough I'd have one by now.
Team Lift 4 post Team Lift 2 post |
DuckRyder |
Jul 29 2004, 07:06 PM
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Avatars Mode: OFF because of the recalcitrant few. Group: Benefactors Posts: 767 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Georgia Member No.: 110 |
You might want to take a look at these.
http://www.revolutionlifts.com/default.asp Rotary (who makes these) is a major player around here. Nearly all of the dealers have them. |
drew365 |
Jul 29 2004, 08:00 PM
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These are the good old days! Group: Members Posts: 2,004 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Sunny So. Cal. Member No.: 37 |
I also bought a used 2 post for $1900 installed. Everytime I use it I wonder how I lived without it.
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Otmar |
Jul 29 2004, 11:53 PM
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2000 Amps in a 914 Group: Members Posts: 174 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Corvallis, OR, USA Member No.: 387 |
QUOTE(cha914 @ Jul 28 2004, 11:05 AM) I have a list of two or three places that do the used lifts out at the shop if you are interested I can get the names for you. I'd very much like the names. I'm hoping to find a Mowhawk A7 lift for my driveway since it's flat bottom and hydraulically balanced. Used would be sweet. The factory never got back to me on my inquiry. Mowhawk A7 Lift (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) |
banderson |
Jul 30 2004, 07:06 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 22-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 1,064 |
I am in the same situation. We just closed on a new house yesterday and the wife approves of a lift. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) She wants the 2 post, because most service that we do is wheel related. I think a 4 post would be better for parking and use of a drip tray(which I would need despritly). The ceiling is only 8.5 feet, but it feels higher than that. I will remeasure.
1. How well does a asymmetrical 2 post work for double parking on a daily basis? 2. How well does a Jack Tray work on a 4 post? 3. Can you get the bottle jack under the donuts(I wouldn’t think so)? 4. How well does a 4 post work for engine drops? |
Porsche Rescue |
Jul 30 2004, 08:16 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
I don't think you will be able to double park with only 8'6", especially with a 4 post lift which have locking points about 3" apart. You have to lift above the lock point and lower to rest.
Four post is great for 914 engine removal IF you have enough width between the ramps for the front mount bar. Mine is about 2" too narrow. You can use a jack on the ramps under the donuts. Jack tray could be used for lifting entire front using a wood or metal cross brace. Jack tray could also support the engine while removing transaxle. |
brant |
Jul 30 2004, 08:21 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,622 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(drew365 @ Jul 29 2004, 07:00 PM) I also bought a used 2 post for $1900 installed. Everytime I use it I wonder how I lived without it. Drew and all, do you ever store 2 cars on the 2 post lift...? I'll have the opportunity to build a very tall ceiling... does it sound Possible... that a 2 post could be used to store 2 cars... I really like the idea of the 2 post for engine work, and service work.. but because I'll be building a fairly small (2car) garage I also like the idea of storing an extra car in there.... tia brant |
Rocky |
Jul 30 2004, 09:32 AM
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From the cockpit Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 24-March 04 From: Gig Harbor,WA Member No.: 1,845 |
I just finished garage addition and am considering lift, possibly 4 post as I can take with me if I ever move. I specifically made the height 12 feet for the lift.
Now how do I get my wife to buy into it like yours??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Tim |
rhodyguy |
Jul 30 2004, 09:58 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,075 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
rocky, next time you are working on the car call the wife out to be your spotter. make it seem as though you are mortal danger. jeanne wants me to get one now. i told her we have to wait for the new garage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) . if the garage is deep enough the lift will not get in the way of the door. on that note, if people have high ceilings, a high lift track for the doors will put the door, track, and opener up closer to the ceiling. i will be going with the 2 post when the time comes.
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ClayPerrine |
Jul 30 2004, 10:57 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,443 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Here's a picture of my 2 post lift with a car parked under the car on the lift.
Full Garage It can be done easily. It just takes longer to get the lift pads set before lifting it up. Clay |
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