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Rich Tilden Prowler Junkie Posts: 343 |
posted 08-21-2002 09:57 PM
I want to install a two post service lift for my Prowler and other cars in my new garage. I'm looking for a 9-10K capacity lift. So far, I've looked at Eagle, Worth, Autolifters, and Bend Pak. Does anybody have any experience in this area??????? |
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Al's Prowler Prowler Junkie Posts: 1374 |
posted 08-22-2002 12:00 AM
Rich, is there a reason you want a two post over a four post drive-on type, for safety reasons I went with a four post myself. I bought my lift from www.backyardbuddy.com , they also have two post hoist on there web site but I would recommend the four post over any two post. Al |
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Rich Tilden Prowler Junkie Posts: 343 |
posted 08-22-2002 01:11 PM
Yes, I don't need it to add another car to my garage and I would not really like storing a car in the air - especially over another car. What I do need is a way to raise my car by the frame so that I can easily remove all four wheels, do brake jobs, and have more ground clearance and clearance under the car to do mechanical work - on my cars and friends cars. Thanks for the recommendation, but I'm really looking for a high quality 2-post lift. |
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Al's Prowler Prowler Junkie Posts: 1374 |
posted 08-22-2002 05:41 PM
Rich, I do use my hoist for working on cars, I use there Rolling Jack Platform ($260 ea.)to raise the car off the ramps. At a G.M. plant I worked at before retiring we had a guy killed using the two post type, he was pulling down hard on the front of the car and it became unbalanced and that was it for him. If you get a two post hoist it might be a good idea to get four two ton under-hoist tripod stands like Eagle sells, 3315 stand for $129 ea. This message has been edited by Al's Prowler on 08-22-2002 at 05:42 PM |
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Mike Krehel Administrating Kat Posts: 3047 |
posted 08-22-2002 06:24 PM
Hi Rich, I just bought an Eagle TP-10 (10,000lb) 2 post lift. It's designed for a minimum ceiling height of 12 feet. Most 2 post lifts require 13 feet or so clearance. The TP-10 is designed for low clearance ceilings and has a base plate that goes between the posts for the hydraulic line and cables instead of going up above. You'll need 220V to power it. I paid $2,779 delivered and they painted it red to match my dyno for free. They also threw in what they call a power supply which is a $250 option. The power supply is a small fixture that mounts on the side and has a couple of AC outlets and an air pressure regulator and distribution system. We just installed it last week and it's of very high quality, but the instruction manual lacks diagrams. Overall, I'm quite happy with my purchase. ------------------ |
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Rich Tilden Prowler Junkie Posts: 343 |
posted 08-22-2002 09:08 PM
Thanks Mike, that's the info I need! If anybody else has experience with two post lifts, I'd really like to hear it. |
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Gary C Prowler Junkie Posts: 12017 |
posted 08-23-2002 12:16 AM
Just make sure you have a thick enough slab, some of the sites do have the info, somewhere. Minimum thickness of 6 inches seems to be sticking in me head. |
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jmcant1 Prowler Junkie Posts: 1037 |
posted 08-23-2002 08:24 AM
Mike K, Do you still have the Prowler Cam hooked up? Mike |
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Gary C Prowler Junkie Posts: 12017 |
posted 08-23-2002 11:30 AM
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Rich Tilden Prowler Junkie Posts: 343 |
posted 08-24-2002 08:50 AM
Thanks Gary. Luckily I checked before construction and found that 4 inches was absolute minimum thickness, but 6 inches of 4000psi concrete was the best - so that's what I have. Good luck in Indiana - you should have plenty of time to spend working on cars while the weather is so beautiful for driving in the winter. I also hear there's a fairly large racetrack around there somewhere! |
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