Here are my 2 cents:
cent #1) Any garage has room enough for a hoist. It's just a question of
how crazy/creative you are. See www.kaplanfamily.net/dormer.htm to see how
crazy I am.
cent #2) Hoists are cheaper than your lost wages if a car decides to fall
on you. I lifted my MR2 up on wood & cinder blocks to pull its engine, but
I was young & childless at the time.
With that said, yes, it works much better with the wood underneath the jack.
It may also be helpful to put a 2' 2x6 or 2x8 in front of each wheel, then
roll the car forward onto the blocks before you slip the jack under. It's a
free 1.5" of clearance, which can make all the difference.
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Heerschap [mailto:Heerschap@eng.kns.com]
Subject: Extra jack lifting height
And no, the garage is too small (as is the budget) for a nice lift.
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