Got my car lift hooked up.
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Got my car lift hooked up.
Well, it took a little longer to get this thing hooked up than I planned.
But it is definitely worth it.
I only wish I had gotten one years ago.
One of the surprises I got was that it is 3hp motor.
The spec when I ordered said one hp.
That meant a little more electrical work to get it installed.
Good news; I know a good electrician that works cheap.
Bad news; it's a bitch to get him on the job.
On to the lift......
I decided on a scissor lift mainly because I wanted 360° unimpeded access around the car,
and I didn't want posts in the way in the parking space.
The downside of this lift is the obstructed center chassis,
but as it turns out I don't think it's going to be a problem at all.
The 1st cross member up front is behind the tranny and the rear is even more un-obstructed.
Doing a cat back install would be a bit of a problem but also doable.
The lift comes with a riser kit that adds 6" addition clearance.
The lift seems very stable & secure & got the resident worrier's seal of approval.
& the pics.....
But it is definitely worth it.
I only wish I had gotten one years ago.
One of the surprises I got was that it is 3hp motor.
The spec when I ordered said one hp.
That meant a little more electrical work to get it installed.
Good news; I know a good electrician that works cheap.
Bad news; it's a bitch to get him on the job.
On to the lift......
I decided on a scissor lift mainly because I wanted 360° unimpeded access around the car,
and I didn't want posts in the way in the parking space.
The downside of this lift is the obstructed center chassis,
but as it turns out I don't think it's going to be a problem at all.
The 1st cross member up front is behind the tranny and the rear is even more un-obstructed.
Doing a cat back install would be a bit of a problem but also doable.
The lift comes with a riser kit that adds 6" addition clearance.
The lift seems very stable & secure & got the resident worrier's seal of approval.
& the pics.....
Excellent Ian. That looks like a great investment. I need... errr....want one.
I take it the 1" pine boards leave enough drive through clearance.
I take it the 1" pine boards leave enough drive through clearance.
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 21,095
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From: Toronto, GTA north
I'm still working on designing a permanent setup.
The one thing I found is that the lift arms don't quite reach to OE jack points.
There are several good structural point to use, but I also need to refine that as well.
I'm also working on an aid to drive the car in on center to the lift.
It's very easy to park over, but a bit tricky to line up to lift the car.
I'm thinking about a laser mounted on the work bench that lines up on the fender.
Looks great Ian
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 21,095
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From: Toronto, GTA north
nah...
I felt very comfortable with it.
You do need to take care when you lift to get the car on center properly.
I did a couple of low lifts first & tried rocking it for all I was worth.
It is VERY stable.
The mechanical lock is also very heavy duty.
I felt very comfortable with it.
You do need to take care when you lift to get the car on center properly.
I did a couple of low lifts first & tried rocking it for all I was worth.
It is VERY stable.
The mechanical lock is also very heavy duty.
