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Originally posted by Scott Liggett View PostDo they bolt to the floor? Cause they look really scary if they don't.
IMO, the Longhorn looks like a better built piece.......Last edited by TC; July 3, 2012, 01:17 AM.
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There was a whole cult following for the MaxJack on garage journal a while back. You can go read about them there.1967 Chevelle 300 2 Door Post. No factory options. 250 ci inline six with lump-ported head, big valves, Offy intake and 500cfm Edelbrock carb.
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8' ceiling? so 5' for car and the max you'll get the car 3' off the floor... tc is a midget? not that there's anything wrong with that but if you're not, you won't be standing anyway... and in many ways 3' would be far more annoying then the 2' you can get a car off the ground on jack stands
IMO you live in Arizona, why not put a full sized lift outside?Doing it all wrong since 1966
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My 2 post (permanent installation) is about as unstable as I'm willing to live with. The 2-posts in my buddy Dave's shop have a stout angle that runs long ways from the uprights and also bolts to the floor. Adds about 2 1/2 feet to the width of the base without being too much in the way. I'm thinking of adding that to mine. My hoist in A2 was a buried in the floor type and was rock solid - not possible here due to the water table.
Dan
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Originally posted by DanStokes View PostMy 2 post (permanent installation) is about as unstable as I'm willing to live with. The 2-posts in my buddy Dave's shop have a stout angle that runs long ways from the uprights and also bolts to the floor. Adds about 2 1/2 feet to the width of the base without being too much in the way. I'm thinking of adding that to mine. My hoist in A2 was a buried in the floor type and was rock solid - not possible here due to the water table.
DanDoing it all wrong since 1966
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Where are they actually manufactured and can you add a bridge span at the top? My buddy Karl and I have rented space for projects and we've been debating portable four post and two post lifts as well as used commercial stuff like an FMC full height alignment rack with dual jacks for getting the car off the four wheel platform.Last edited by CDMBill; July 3, 2012, 04:08 PM.Drag Week 2006 & 2012 - Winner Street Race Big Block Naturally Aspirated - R/U 2007 Broke DW '05 and Drag Weekend '15 Coincidence?
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I'd think that if it has to be moved from time to time a 4-post might have an advantage, especially if you have access to some strong guys who would help with the move. They're pretty easy to set up and aren't too fussy about how thick the floor is. There's a disadvantage to having the wheels on the runners but that can be overcome.
Dan
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2 post lifts. I shopped for 6 months before I went to Greg Smith Equipment. Only selling point, they keep stock of replacement parts for all their lifts. Basically learned that every single lift supplier, even Bendpack, are made overseas. I didnt buy one hoping I would find an american company for a fricking hydraulic cylinder, hose and some structural steel welded together. 2 post lifts show the bottom line of how sad it is that america chooses to import rather than build our own shit. Whether you bolt them or not, if you can find one with the absolute largest baseplate, you will get a safer lift. Looking at those pictures, I would even weld a nice big plate under either of those.
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so other than wheels on the back of the post, what is the difference between these and a permanent installation? They still have to be bolted/unbolted to set up and move.....Last edited by chevy3100truck; July 10, 2012, 02:43 PM.
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