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| D1A3 |
 Dec 6 2018, 03:06 PM
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Gruppe Neun Vierzehn Südosten  Group: Members Posts: 362 Joined: 3-June 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 2,152 Region Association: South East States  |
Looking at finally doing a 4 post lift for the garage to make more space. Does anyone know the absolute minimum dimensions needed to drop the engine? One of the lifts I was looking at measures 34 3/8" between the treads. Is that enough? If not, what is the minimum needed to drop the engine?
Would be nice to have a lift that can be used for other maintenance in addition to storage. Lastly, what options have you looked at and ultimately gone with? Not looking for the cheapest, but definitely not looking for the most expensive either. Maybe $3K or less? |
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| eric914 |
Dec 7 2018, 11:09 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 381 Joined: 28-January 04 From: Waynesville OH Member No.: 1,613 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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i have a HD 9XW Bendpax lift with a sliding scissor lift. It makes it real easy to lift either end of the car to work on it. The span between the rails is 37.5". When i dropped the 4cyl motor I had to remove the engine support bar to drop the motor. I have not attempted lifting the 6cyl into the car so i don't know if there is clearance for it.
You can just see the scissor lift in the photo of the Jeep. We were welding in new frame rails on the Jeep as the drivers side trailing arm had torn free due to rust. Attached image(s)  
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D1A3 Which Garage Lift... Dec 6 2018, 03:06 PM
mepstein a two post is a whole lot easier if you want to wo... Dec 6 2018, 03:24 PM jcd914 Ok, I was spoiled by working in fully equipped sho... Dec 6 2018, 03:37 PM 76-914 If your vertically limited Costco just had the Max... Dec 6 2018, 04:17 PM D1A3 Hi folks,
I'm familiar with the benefits of ... Dec 6 2018, 04:27 PM dcheek Unless you don't have the ceiling height (min ... Dec 6 2018, 04:48 PM
rcarson25 I have a 4 post lift that I use for storage and au... Dec 6 2018, 05:07 PM davehg I have a Bendpak 4 post, primarily does triple dut... Dec 6 2018, 04:59 PM JmuRiz Bendpak HD9 (standard width) has a move-able side ... Dec 6 2018, 05:55 PM D1A3
Bendpak HD9 (standard width) has a move-able side... Dec 7 2018, 06:58 AM jcd914
Bendpak HD9 (standard width) has a move-able sid... Dec 7 2018, 10:43 AM dan10101 I really like my 2 post. Even with a 9’ ceiling... Dec 6 2018, 06:37 PM ledfoot The MaxJax is definitely a good option with low ce... Dec 6 2018, 07:56 PM Amphicar770 I have a 4 post with two sets of rolling Jacks. I ... Dec 7 2018, 11:51 AM JmuRiz FYI: on the HD-9 the rails widen:
Width Between R... Dec 7 2018, 02:55 PM |
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