Lift decided
#16
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Why a two post lift? Did you consider a single post lift where no drilling of the concrete floor is necessary?
#17
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The floor was poured in 1970 when the house was built. It's been through a few earthquakes, including Loma Prieta. There isn't much 50 year old cement around here without cracks.
You don't want to see the driveway ... jack hammering that out and laying down rebar in preparation for a cement truck that won't fit under the cul-de-sac oak tree is a soon to be project. Yeah ... pumped.
#19
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Excellent work! Stunning that Wayne is actually helping BendPak to fix some design issues and make a better product.
#20
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In my experience this is how a good company grows and improves. It's nice finding a company that cares this way. So of course they have my participation.
At the risk of sounding pompous ...
Having written over ten thousand pages of Technical Manuals and Engineering Documentation, I will be interested in what their next revision looks like.
I'll also be interested in seeing how the product evolves.
Nothing is perfect ... ever. But we strive.
#22
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Looks great. Enjoy those car projects now.
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PS Besides Wayne's valuable contributions to our broad-based virtual world on RR, Wayne's assistance & knowledge are even more special to us that live on the 38th parallel on this edge of the NA continent!!!
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#26
Nice set-up! Do you consider the 2 post lift to be a valid option for longer term storage of the car or just to work on the car?
Currently considering the options where I plan on leaving the car lifted for the winter period and park an second car underneath.
Can imagine leaving all fours hanging on the suspension for several months might not be ideal for the bushings, springs and shocks and thus a 4 post lift might be a better option?
Currently considering the options where I plan on leaving the car lifted for the winter period and park an second car underneath.
Can imagine leaving all fours hanging on the suspension for several months might not be ideal for the bushings, springs and shocks and thus a 4 post lift might be a better option?
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#28
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Nice set-up! Do you consider the 2 post lift to be a valid option for longer term storage of the car or just to work on the car?
Currently considering the options where I plan on leaving the car lifted for the winter period and park an second car underneath.
Can imagine leaving all fours hanging on the suspension for several months might not be ideal for the bushings, springs and shocks and thus a 4 post lift might be a better option?
Currently considering the options where I plan on leaving the car lifted for the winter period and park an second car underneath.
Can imagine leaving all fours hanging on the suspension for several months might not be ideal for the bushings, springs and shocks and thus a 4 post lift might be a better option?
If you opt for a four post and you want to get the wheels up to work on the car you will need a bridge jack per axle. Each bridge jack will cost more that the two post lift did. Depending upon your garage you may want a caster set as well.
Costs add up. By the time I sourced a properly accessorized four post with appropriate testing and approvals I was at $9K installed.
I'm looking at using the lift for working only. With a nine foot ceiling I don't have the required height to park anything underneath.
I have been raising the arms when not in use so they aren't in the way on the floor, but they are potential head bangers.
Good luck with your decision.
#29
Drifting
Wayne - "Almost done", that funny.
Next sentence, just have to ...
You're never done, always improving.
Heat? Just adding air conditioning, painting floor, TV, internet, surround sound, ceiling fan,
beer fridge, security, new lighting, floor lighting......
Let the whileyouratititis begin.
Next sentence, just have to ...
You're never done, always improving.
Heat? Just adding air conditioning, painting floor, TV, internet, surround sound, ceiling fan,
beer fridge, security, new lighting, floor lighting......
Let the whileyouratititis begin.
#30
Drifting
Nice set-up! Do you consider the 2 post lift to be a valid option for longer term storage of the car or just to work on the car?
Currently considering the options where I plan on leaving the car lifted for the winter period and park an second car underneath.
Can imagine leaving all fours hanging on the suspension for several months might not be ideal for the bushings, springs and shocks and thus a 4 post lift might be a better option?
Currently considering the options where I plan on leaving the car lifted for the winter period and park an second car underneath.
Can imagine leaving all fours hanging on the suspension for several months might not be ideal for the bushings, springs and shocks and thus a 4 post lift might be a better option?