Jsut4fun,
Make sure that your convertible top is up and your doors are closed tightly.
Do not put your car up on a lift without doing this. If the person lifting
your car is experienced, he or she should know that the car should be supported
as evenly as possible. I had my TR6 up on a lift and did not close the drivers
door. I had my rear cross-members replaced. The old ones were like swiss
cheese. The car was up in the air for 2 days. When the work was completed and
the car lowered, there was a noticable (spelling?) uneven gap line along the
"B" post of the door. It took two heavy guys to stand in the rear shelf area
behind the seats and gently bounce to flex the frame back into proper position.
If you have a hardtop, be sure to have it on your car when it is put up, that
is even better. I like the rear supports from the lift to be placed where the
rear cross members and the frame connect. I don't remember exactly where the
front lift supports were placed.
Hope that helps.
Good Luck,
Mike Brinker
74 TR6
The following message was sent by Jsut4fun@aol.com on Thu, 6 Jun 2002 22:19:25
EDT.
> I will be doing some work under my TR6 and have a friend who is letting
> us
> use his hydraulic lift, (like those at auto service places). It is the
> type
> that lifts from the frame not one that the tires fit onto. I have heard
> that
> you have to be very careful lifting the TR6 by the frame. Is there any
> truth
> to this? If so, what precautions should be taken?
>
> Thanks for the help...
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