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| stickyfingers |
 Mar 22 2021, 07:47 AM
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So I splurged a little and bought myself a single post car lift. I can park 2 cars on one side of the garage. Really happy how it turned out and now I have the ability to work on the cars from underneath.
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| mskala |
Mar 22 2021, 11:23 AM
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I have a 4-post that serves a similar purpose but does get in the way more.
I think I've seen the single post type that has the base piece (floor) extend the same distance as the lift fork. Personally I would be more comfortable with that than the one you have that 100% relies on the bolts in the floor. |
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| stickyfingers |
Mar 22 2021, 11:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 168 Joined: 19-February 21 From: Toronto Member No.: 25,223 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(mskala @ Mar 22 2021, 01:23 PM)  I have a 4-post that serves a similar purpose but does get in the way more. I think I've seen the single post type that has the base piece (floor) extend the same distance as the lift fork. Personally I would be more comfortable with that than the one you have that 100% relies on the bolts in the floor. It's counter-lever so there is a base that extended about mid-way. The lift is rated for 6000lb and I had it professionally installed. That's exactly it, I get complete unfettered access to the vehicles from the sides and the bottom. There is a 10-yr warranty on the lift and 3-year for labour. The company is reputable and has done many installs without any issues. Also these bolts practically go 1/2 ft into the ground and there are about 20 I would say. It is a marvel of engineering. |
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| Jamie |
Mar 22 2021, 06:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,074 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(stickyfingers @ Mar 22 2021, 09:32 AM) QUOTE(mskala @ Mar 22 2021, 01:23 PM) I have a 4-post that serves a similar purpose but does get in the way more. I think I've seen the single post type that has the base piece (floor) extend the same distance as the lift fork. Personally I would be more comfortable with that than the one you have that 100% relies on the bolts in the floor. It's counter-lever so there is a base that extended about mid-way. The lift is rated for 6000lb and I had it professionally installed. That's exactly it, I get complete unfettered access to the vehicles from the sides and the bottom. There is a 10-yr warranty on the lift and 3-year for labour. The company is reputable and has done many installs without any issues. Also these bolts practically go 1/2 ft into the ground and there are about 20 I would say. It is a marvel of engineering. That balancing act does look a bit scary to me, the Carrera 4 GTS is quite a bit heavier than a 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) |
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| stickyfingers |
Mar 22 2021, 06:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 168 Joined: 19-February 21 From: Toronto Member No.: 25,223 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Jamie @ Mar 22 2021, 08:01 PM) QUOTE(stickyfingers @ Mar 22 2021, 09:32 AM) QUOTE(mskala @ Mar 22 2021, 01:23 PM) I have a 4-post that serves a similar purpose but does get in the way more. I think I've seen the single post type that has the base piece (floor) extend the same distance as the lift fork. Personally I would be more comfortable with that than the one you have that 100% relies on the bolts in the floor. It's counter-lever so there is a base that extended about mid-way. The lift is rated for 6000lb and I had it professionally installed. That's exactly it, I get complete unfettered access to the vehicles from the sides and the bottom. There is a 10-yr warranty on the lift and 3-year for labour. The company is reputable and has done many installs without any issues. Also these bolts practically go 1/2 ft into the ground and there are about 20 I would say. It is a marvel of engineering. That balancing act does look a bit scary to me, the Carrera 4 GTS is quite a bit heavier than a 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) So far so good. Had it for a month. |
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