Bill Ball

Victor:

That first one you noted from Northern looks like it should get to the lift points. I just measured, and the outer edges are 57" apart. Perfect, I would think. And you could put locator pins (bolts) to make it more secure.

Roger:

I will look at the Kwiklift pictures too. Thanks for mentioning the wheels off option.

ROG100

Bill,
Heres the link for wheels off - very simple.
http://www.kwiklift.com/centerlift.htm
Roger

Robert_H

Bill,

Have you thought of taking donations by the other 928 owners in the area who may consider renting out time? I know of a certain 928 owner (who shall remain nameless...) who would love to EASILY get under their car to install a belly pan.

Rob

Mark

Bill - I have been SERIOUSLY considering a lift for some time. I came VERY close to getting a 2-poster, but realized that not only did I have the ceiling constraints for the posts, the garage door opening stuff GREATLY cut down on the height I could lift, anyway.

I have dne a lot of research. At 9'11" - this is the shortest 2-post I have found.
http://aclifts.com/AutoLifts/2post.asp

I was about to order the scissor lift from Harbor - but i think I'd have more versatility and cheaper $$ by getting two of the air operated lifts.

(Someone mentioned our cars' balance - I currently have her on jack stands for my myriad of projects, I had to reposition one...long story short - the car will balance perfectly with just 2 jack stands on opposite corners!! You could tilt her one way or the other with just finger pressure!)

Asterix

Sounds like a neat party trick. Can't wait for our next bbq

Thaddeus

GAWD I want a lift! I am very tired of the 2 sets of ramps-and-dinking-around-with-jacks routine....

Sab

this one looks short...

http://www.americasprideonline.com/2...1-.ViewProduct

Bill Ball

Looks are deceiving. The specs say overall height 143".

Bill Ball

Yeah, the standard scissors are somewhat in the way. Double scissor looks better. The Harbor Freight scissor is a good deal. Also, it appears they charge almost nothing for shipping, if I read it correctly. I'd have to have 220 put in the garage and the problem is it would have to run way around to the furtherest stall as I don't think I want this closest to the entry into the house.

I've often found that one or two jackstands are not making full contact and the car rocks rather nicely. Three seems to be enough.

Bill Ball

If someone could donate some warehouse space we could set up a club garage.

sublimate

Worth makes a 9' lift in both 7000# and 9000# capacities:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...26123&R=126123
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...76657&R=776657

These guys will custom build a 2 post clear-floor lift to any height you want for a good price (midway down page on left):
http://www.autolifts.com/shop/2postlifts.html
Clear-floor lifts are so much nicer than the floor plate versions.

Gretch

I installed this one....108 inches tall, still need holes for the last foot....only need 4 inches of concrete though......

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...26123&R=126123

Mark87AT

A club garage would be really excellent!! I wonder how many people would consider a monthly "club garage donation" to have one?

I was also curious how stupid this idea is: rather than a lift, why not dig a deep trench in the floor that you drive over. You keep it covered when not in use. I don't really have any idea how much it would cost to have someone dig the hole and lay out the forms and rebar, and pour the cement... Mark

Gretch

Those "pits" were outlawed a couple, (maybe 3) decades ago. The problem with them is that CO is heavier than air and settles in them.................

Jim bailey - 928 International

Gretch OK so how does Jiffy lube "get away" with having "pits" actually it is a basement ! but with large open holes in the first floor ?? go figure. So maybe you need to build a basement under the garage ?