OT: I'm buying a lift, 2 post or 4, that is the question |
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OT: I'm buying a lift, 2 post or 4, that is the question |
drew365 |
Sep 10 2003, 08:08 PM
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I've priced lifts and made arrangements to have a used 2 post 9K# lift installed next week. Now I'm having second thoughts. The dealer also has a used 4 post. They're about the same price. I decided the 2 post would be much better for repair work. I'm concerned that the car that will be stored on the lift will have problems from the suspension hanging all the time. I don't want to have to hassle taking the wheels off of it each time I lift it, and don't know if that would alleviate the problem anyway. What would you guys do? Is there enough room between the ramps of a 4 post to do a engine drop? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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mskala |
Sep 11 2003, 10:24 AM
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Ginter got me started when he got a 4-post. I got the same thing. It is great if it fits
what you want to do. I agree with the others that 2-post is better if your main goal is working on the car, and on a 914 almost everything you work on is connected to the wheels (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) . For having an extra car and getting it up and down maybe a few times a week, 4-post is better. I can dig out some of the stats for mine if you want, but the 914 is short enough that you can store a car under it with a 9.5' ceiling. Depending on your setup some maneuvering can get you more. I can take the roof off, straddle a rafter, and get the 914 so I can walk under the car without ducking (5'10" me, 9'5" ceiling). For the 6-cyl engine, with a Gemini 7000lb standard model, the rails will allow the engine to come out, but the tin must be removed first. |
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