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| Freezin 914 |
 Jan 8 2019, 08:21 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 855 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Wisconsin Member No.: 17,687 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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Curious which lifts you all have, seen a members garage had a quick jack and got me thinking of buying a quick jack (used, manual locking) or a new Titan MRL 600. About $700 difference price wise. I have a few cars I will be starting on fairly soon. Figure a lift of some sort will help with torquing body and probably better/safer for long term raised state rather than jack stands. Note, I will be working in a standard two car garage. Thoughts?
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| SirAndy |
Jan 8 2019, 08:57 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,634 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Freezin 914 @ Jan 8 2019, 06:21 PM)  Curious which lifts you all have ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-179-1547002790.jpg) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Mark Henry |
Jan 8 2019, 10:03 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I'd want a lift that can lift the highest for the headroom I have.
I have 12' so I have a 2 post full lift (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| mgphoto |
Jan 8 2019, 10:36 PM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,339 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
EZ Car Lift
 Portable, adjustable, lots of options, like wheels to make it movable, different size cross members for different vehicles. |
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| BPic |
Jan 9 2019, 06:24 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 5-February 18 From: Miami, Florida Member No.: 21,864 Region Association: South East States
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When I started this project my wife was concerned that she wouldn't be able to park in the garage. I bought the Max Jax and drilled the holes in the floor against the wall and in the middle of the garage floor. The post against the wall stays put but I remove the post in the middle and slide the car over to the wall so she has room to park. Worked out great so far. It's currently on a rotisserie so there's even more room for her. Keeping her happy while I'm working every weekend on the car makes life better! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
Also, the lift works great and can be tucked out of the way when not needed. I also use a single post sometimes to lift the engine to a bench or back of the truck. Very versatile.  |
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| mepstein |
Jan 9 2019, 06:34 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,264 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I have a snap on mid rise lift. I can drive over it with any car, including my 914. Raises the car to the top of my 8' ceiling. No installation. Just put it on the floor and use it.
On any lift, raise the car a couple inches off the ground and push hard on both ends of the car. Better to have an issue 3" off the ground than 3'. The balance point will change when you remove the engine and trans. Be prepared. |
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| porsche-tom |
Jan 9 2019, 06:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 7-March 13 From: jensen beach fl Member No.: 15,626 Region Association: None |
max jax. works great and removable
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| iankarr |
Jan 9 2019, 09:09 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,473 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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I have a QuickJack 5000 SLX. Works great in my low garage. About 1,100 bucks, depending on the sale. Here's a video of the setup and lifting my 914...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U80_ymI9IPk |
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