I assume even the 4 post lifts work on hydraulics?? If so, if any plugs
or hoses come pre-assembled be sure to disassemble and coat the threads with
either teflon or pipe dope before adding any fluid. I can tell you from
experience that it's a lot cleaner to do it without fluid in the system.
Don't take for granted that the factory did it correctly. If any joint leaks,
you will have a mess.
Mark L
In a message dated 2/13/2012 1:42:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
garywinblad@comcast.net writes:
I have a Superior (Super) Lifts from 2000. Has worked fine.
I have read of several 4 post lifts failing and collapsing though. When
you get one, don't neglect to keep lubing and inspecting the pully system.
Most all of the 4 post lifts are really the same with only minor
variations,
mostly to the locks.
When you are pouring your new concrete, make sure its deep enough
so you can bolt the lift down. Its a feature that they can just stand
there
but they are a little scarey unstable that way. I think they spec that
because
every one will be slightly different, so you need to install it, exercise
it and
then drill some mounts. I have cables in my slab so I can't drill it if I
wanted
to. I made some brackets and bolted two diagonal columns to the walls.
Its real stable now. Unless you have a big garage or outside pad, you
don't need the caster kit.
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: steve wick <srwick@hotmail.com>
To: calumetair@aol.com, tigers@autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:49:18 -0000 (UTC)
Subject: Re: [Tigers] 4 post lifts
I have one from DirectLift and am happy with it. I've had it at least 5
years.
I think it was about $2300 delivered when I got it. They had a special at a
swap meet but it's probably around the same price anyway. It came with
casters
so I can roll it around if I choose, some plastic drip trays, the ramps of
course, and a jack channel. It's a little slow going up and down, but has
always worked. I use it mainly for storage (one car on top of another).
Steve
> From: CALUMETAIR@aol.com
> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:46:30 -0500
> To: tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Tigers] 4 post lifts
>
> I am in the market for a 4 post lift to hasten my Tiger restoration,
> instead of my demise. My back and knees do not want me crawling around
under
> cars anymore.
>
> Anyone have any suggestions and recommendations?
>
> Tom Milton
> Lansing, IL.
> 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
> B382000257
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