Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

5 Pages V « < 2 3 4 5 >  
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
> Lifts, 2 Post Hydraulic Lift Questions
sb914
post Apr 3 2019, 04:29 PM
Post #61


Surf Guru
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,296
Joined: 25-November 12
From: Brookings,Oregon
Member No.: 15,191
Region Association: Southern California
QUOTE(Carl La Fong @ Apr 3 2019, 01:48 PM) *

I have no idea who you are all talking about.

I do!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
914-300Hemi
post Apr 3 2019, 09:41 PM
Post #62


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,356
Joined: 7-September 06
From: San Dimas, CA
Member No.: 6,794
Region Association: Southern California
I just placed an order for a MaxJax 2 post lift. Looked at scissor lifts but didn’t like the weight, extra delivery fees and i had to build ramps.

It gets delivered next week. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Krieger
post Apr 3 2019, 10:41 PM
Post #63


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,703
Joined: 24-May 04
From: Santa Rosa CA
Member No.: 2,104
Region Association: None
QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Apr 3 2019, 10:22 AM) *

Welcome back Elliot! You've been missed 'my little chickadee'. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)


I'd recognize that scoop anywhere!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mb911
post Apr 4 2019, 05:46 AM
Post #64


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 6,814
Joined: 2-January 09
From: Burlington wi
Member No.: 9,892
Region Association: Upper MidWest
QUOTE(914-300Hemi @ Apr 3 2019, 07:41 PM) *

I just placed an order for a MaxJax 2 post lift. Looked at scissor lifts but didn’t like the weight, extra delivery fees and i had to build ramps.

It gets delivered next week. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)



After having mine for a few weeks I can tell you this. The hoses are really in the way. I need to find a way to cover them like what they do for trade shows and electrical cords..
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
76-914
post Apr 4 2019, 08:34 AM
Post #65


Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 13,492
Joined: 23-January 09
From: Temecula, CA
Member No.: 9,964
Region Association: Southern California
I'm lucky there. My hose slips into the recess of the slabs expansion joint so the hose is semi recessed. The best accessory I have found for my Max Jack are the Harbor Freight small furniture dollies. They allow me to use the 4" extensions that come with it. Raise the car 3-4" then lower onto the dollies. Once on the dolly the extensions can be fitted. Why furniture dollies instead of blocks. Try it and you'll find out. Bottom line: Any lift is better than no lift. Get what you can afford and whatever fits. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mlindner
post Apr 4 2019, 12:15 PM
Post #66


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,514
Joined: 11-November 11
From: Merrimac, WI
Member No.: 13,770
Region Association: Upper MidWest
Ben, just get a cement blade for your circular saw. Saw two groves 3/4 inch apart and 3/4 inch deep, hit with hammer/chisel. I ran mine then filled channel with flexible cement caulk. See bottom right corner gives you a little peak of the flat floor. Best, MarkAttached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
914_teener
post Apr 4 2019, 12:24 PM
Post #67


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 5,194
Joined: 31-August 08
From: So. Cal
Member No.: 9,489
Region Association: Southern California
QUOTE(mlindner @ Apr 4 2019, 11:15 AM) *

Ben, just get a cement blade for your circular saw. Saw two groves 3/4 inch apart and 3/4 inch deep, hit with hammer/chisel. I ran mine then filled channel with flexible cement caulk. See bottom right corner gives you a little peak of the flat floor. Best, MarkAttached Image



Curious......

What is the capacity of that lift?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mepstein
post Apr 4 2019, 12:26 PM
Post #68


914-6 GT in waiting
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 19,244
Joined: 19-September 09
From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE
Member No.: 10,825
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
Hose Protector Ramp - sold on Amazon
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mlindner
post Apr 4 2019, 12:26 PM
Post #69


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,514
Joined: 11-November 11
From: Merrimac, WI
Member No.: 13,770
Region Association: Upper MidWest
Ben, found a better shot before I filled the grove. Again, lower right corner.Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mlindner
post Apr 4 2019, 12:29 PM
Post #70


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,514
Joined: 11-November 11
From: Merrimac, WI
Member No.: 13,770
Region Association: Upper MidWest
914 teener. Bendpak, 6,000 lbs. love it.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mlindner
post Apr 4 2019, 01:11 PM
Post #71


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,514
Joined: 11-November 11
From: Merrimac, WI
Member No.: 13,770
Region Association: Upper MidWest
ctc911ctc, just looking at your garage size again....a two post lift as nice as they are will take up much of your space with the car in. A scissor lift would give you that space back but limited as to the height. For 911s and 914s the scissor is especially nice since there is nothing in the middle of the car (exhaust, drive line etc.) Have fun, Mark
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mlindner
post Apr 4 2019, 01:29 PM
Post #72


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,514
Joined: 11-November 11
From: Merrimac, WI
Member No.: 13,770
Region Association: Upper MidWest
Just noticed, two out of the three two post lifts mentioned are to wide for your garage....over 120 inch.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mb911
post Apr 4 2019, 03:08 PM
Post #73


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 6,814
Joined: 2-January 09
From: Burlington wi
Member No.: 9,892
Region Association: Upper MidWest
@mlinder

I suppose I could do that.. Not a bad idea..
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
914_teener
post Apr 4 2019, 03:26 PM
Post #74


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 5,194
Joined: 31-August 08
From: So. Cal
Member No.: 9,489
Region Association: Southern California
QUOTE(mlindner @ Apr 4 2019, 12:11 PM) *

ctc911ctc, just looking at your garage size again....a two post lift as nice as they are will take up much of your space with the car in. A scissor lift would give you that space back but limited as to the height. For 911s and 914s the scissor is especially nice since there is nothing in the middle of the car (exhaust, drive line etc.) Have fun, Mark



Do you think with a 987.1 I could still get at the water pump in the front of the engine?

Thanks for those pics.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Dredwin
post Apr 4 2019, 03:50 PM
Post #75


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 71
Joined: 21-December 13
From: Colorado Springs
Member No.: 16,783
Region Association: Rocky Mountains
I embraced my hose...bought a pool noodle, cut it open and ran the hose through it. I was worried I'd step on the hose and puncture it so at least the pool noodle protects it. I have the scissor lift though and wanted the flexibility of moving the lift around (and wanting to cut the floor up).
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mlindner
post Apr 5 2019, 05:12 AM
Post #76


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,514
Joined: 11-November 11
From: Merrimac, WI
Member No.: 13,770
Region Association: Upper MidWest
914 teener, good question and I do have a Cayman.....I have not done the water pump or belts yet. I believe with the extra work of putting the extension on and getting the car another 8 inch above the lift it would work. The few pictures I have of the Cayman were just to clean last year before the parade. Best, MarkAttached Image Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Mark Henry
post Apr 5 2019, 06:10 AM
Post #77


that's what I do!
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 20,065
Joined: 27-December 02
From: Port Hope, Ontario
Member No.: 26
Region Association: Canada
QUOTE(914_teener @ Apr 4 2019, 05:26 PM) *

QUOTE(mlindner @ Apr 4 2019, 12:11 PM) *

ctc911ctc, just looking at your garage size again....a two post lift as nice as they are will take up much of your space with the car in. A scissor lift would give you that space back but limited as to the height. For 911s and 914s the scissor is especially nice since there is nothing in the middle of the car (exhaust, drive line etc.) Have fun, Mark



Do you think with a 987.1 I could still get at the water pump in the front of the engine?

Thanks for those pics.


I'd go for 2 post like maxjack on the water cooleds, crapload of stuff runs down the center. I the took the tranny and driveshaft out of a C4S yesterday morning, IMS solution, no way could you do that with a table lift.
Today I have to replace the clutch slave cyl in another C4S, PITA getting my big mitts up there even with a 2 post.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mlindner
post Apr 5 2019, 07:01 AM
Post #78


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,514
Joined: 11-November 11
From: Merrimac, WI
Member No.: 13,770
Region Association: Upper MidWest
I agree Mark, with doing that much work...trans, engines a two post is a must.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Hans Zupp
post Apr 25 2019, 09:34 AM
Post #79


Yugo Driver
*

Group: Members
Posts: 9
Joined: 11-January 11
From: Yugoslavia
Member No.: 12,577
Region Association: None
QUOTE(sb914 @ Apr 3 2019, 11:29 PM) *
QUOTE(Carl La Fong @ Apr 3 2019, 01:48 PM) *
I have no idea who you are all talking about.
I do!
I zink I no whoo he be ...
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Krieger
post Sep 28 2019, 10:43 AM
Post #80


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,703
Joined: 24-May 04
From: Santa Rosa CA
Member No.: 2,104
Region Association: None
Now I am considering the move to the two post lift. I have had an EZ car lift for at least 10 years, but I want to stop rolling around on the ground and stand or as close to that as possible. I have a good size garage that is 25'×25' with 10' high ceilings. What are the electrical requirements for these lifts? Is 110 enough?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · 914World Garage · Next Newest »
 

5 Pages V « < 2 3 4 5 >
Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Display Mode: Standard · Switch to: Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 28th April 2024 - 01:30 AM
Invision Power Board v9.1.4 © 2024  IPS, Inc.
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community!
We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ...