Since a couple of people have asked I've decided to add some pics and dimensions of a rotisserie you can build for probably under 100 bucks! I'm sure it will hold at least 2500 lbs with the thickness of metal used but I wouldn't go any heavier than that, also the weight is what you and a couple of buddies can lift overcenter by hand. The only drawback is since the suspension is part of the rotisserie so you can only take one side apart at a time!!!
My CAD program crashed so I had to use MS paint!! Ha

Connecting Pipe that holds both mounts together

Pipe thickness

Mount dimensions

Flat plate deminsions

Triangle brackets for strenth!

Support Feet dimensions

I like it!!! Great thinking.

You will have those that will tell you you're crazy but I like it.

Lenth of bended pipe

I've been thinking about this and my only concern is you asking the suspension to hold the weight of the car in a manner that is wasn't designed. You're kinda side loading things. Now maybe removing the engine and tranny will help the situation by reducing the weight. Just something to think about and look out for. I would check those trailing arms and the mounts for possible bending.

But all in all its great thinking.

Were is eveyone else on this???

The person I bought this from, had his 914 up for over 2 yrs with NO problems! I checked my trailing arm mounts and both fwd and aft shock towers for rust before I'd even THINK about attempting this type of rotisserie!! Also the overcenter angle is less than 1 deg. I've had no problems so far and it's been 6 months

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The person I bought this from, had his 914 up for over 2 yrs with NO problems! I checked my trailing arm mounts and both fwd and aft shock towers for rust before I'd even THINK about attempting this type of rotisserie!! Also the overcenter angle is less than 1 deg. I've had no problems so far and it's been 6 months
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Well in that case you're good to go. Only problem is you can't replace or make repairs the trailing arm's mounts 'cause the trailing arms can't be removed.

I would think.... If your car can handle a lateral G on the track, it could handle a vertical G on that apparatus. I mean you are putting a lot of force on the same parts in hard corners.