- 1. [Land-speed] 2 or 4 post lift? (score: 1)
- Author: "Elon" <saltfever@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 23:04:22 -0700
- Can folks give recommendations on different brands of garage/shop lifts. A couple of years ago I talked to two reps at a car show each representing a different brand. I can't remember the names but I
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- 2. Re: [Land-speed] 2 or 4 post lift? (score: 1)
- Author: <neil@dbelltech.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:14:26 -0700
- I'd be interested in that, too. Elon. Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ --Original Message-- From: land-speed-bounces+neil=dbelltech.com@autox.team.net [mailto:land-speed-bounces+neil=dbelltech.com@autox.team
- /html/land-speed/2008-06/msg00030.html (8,677 bytes)
- 3. Re: [Land-speed] 2 or 4 post lift? (score: 1)
- Author: "Glen Barrett" <speedtimer@beyondbb.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:47:10 -0600
- I have seen both in use and I would opt for the 4 post. Seems the two post in the center gets in the way when working on that part of a vehicle while up in the air. I think both have positive stops t
- /html/land-speed/2008-06/msg00031.html (10,110 bytes)
- 4. Re: [Land-speed] 2 or 4 post lift? (score: 1)
- Author: "Doug Odom" <dlodom@charter.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:08:25 -0700
- Depends on what kind of car you are working on and what you are going to be doing. In my shop I have a 4 post but I would love to have a rotarylift 2 post. Doug Odom in big ditch -- Original Message
- /html/land-speed/2008-06/msg00033.html (9,538 bytes)
- 5. Re: [Land-speed] 2 or 4 post lift? (score: 1)
- Author: "Ed Van Scoy" <ed@vetteracing.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:15:30 +0000
- I highly recommend the 2-post lift because it is easierto work on the underside of the car....... but that's just my opinion.One thing I feel strongly about is the lift material..... You couldn'tgive
- /html/land-speed/2008-06/msg00034.html (9,389 bytes)
- 6. Re: [Land-speed] 2 or 4 post lift? (score: 1)
- Author: "Ed Weldon" <23.weldon@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:28:25 -0700
- Very interesting question. I couldn't use one of these things because my shop ceiling is too low. But before I'd buy one I'd run some basic structural calculations and look for stresses over 10,000
- /html/land-speed/2008-06/msg00035.html (9,990 bytes)
- 7. Re: [Land-speed] 2 or 4 post lift? (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Waite <fordlandia@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:23:29 -0700 (PDT)
- About 4 years ago, I purchased a Rotary brand 2-post asymmetrical lift (10,000 pound rated). I don't need 10,000 pounds (work on early Porsches and Sunbeam Tigers mostly). But I decided if I was goin
- /html/land-speed/2008-06/msg00036.html (10,049 bytes)
- 8. Re: [Land-speed] 2 or 4 post lift? (score: 1)
- Author: Dale Krumheuer <dmirror3@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:12:07 -0700 (PDT)
- Personally, I'm not in the market for a lift. Wish that I was. Those in the know, please add some safety requirements for those who are new to lifts. Safety stands, weight distribution when a a major
- /html/land-speed/2008-06/msg00037.html (10,594 bytes)
- 9. Re: [Land-speed] 2 or 4 post lift? (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Meierdiercks" <smsandimas@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:46:44 -0500
- I have a Eagle 4 post 12,000 lbs.I have not had a problem with it,having owned it for 7 years.I store my 69 Camaro on top most of the time,but also have had my 61 Impala and my 02 Ford F250 on it .No
- /html/land-speed/2008-06/msg00038.html (9,135 bytes)
- 10. [Land-speed] 2 or 4 post lift? (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:16:31 +1200
- I have a 2 post Molnar. Wife wanted pool at new house so trade-off was hoist & bar in toy room (think she got better deal cost wise). Great unit and the hoist is also real good, takes up least amoun
- /html/land-speed/2008-06/msg00039.html (7,832 bytes)
- 11. [Land-speed] 2 or 4 post lift? (score: 1)
- Author: "Elon" <saltfever@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:54:00 -0700
- To everybody that responded to my post. . . MANY THANX! A lot of good information . . . I even learned two new words (asymmetric or symmetric)! With the shared information and experience, I have a mu
- /html/land-speed/2008-06/msg00040.html (7,559 bytes)
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