Father Time is shouting at me that I need to make lifting cars easier on my body.
I really need a 2 post garage hoist but will need to build a new high clearance shed with a decent slab to accommodate it & I'm hesitant to part with that amount of dosh at this stage in life.
I like these:
However, due to huge difference in wheelbases of my vehicles (esp the Big 6), it's impossible to get one system to does the lot. Plus, they consume a lot of space to store.
I can make lifting MUCH easier with one or two of these:
A new compressor would be needed (mine is 40yo & wont get to the 100-140psi required) and I'd team them with some high lift stands & a decent trolley to lie/roll around on. But I would spend far less than on the above option. It would probably take "two bites at the cherry" to get the car to a reasonable height (~ 500mm).
High car stands may be an issue but I could weld up some frames to do a safe job.
Comments?
I really need a 2 post garage hoist but will need to build a new high clearance shed with a decent slab to accommodate it & I'm hesitant to part with that amount of dosh at this stage in life.
I like these:
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However, due to huge difference in wheelbases of my vehicles (esp the Big 6), it's impossible to get one system to does the lot. Plus, they consume a lot of space to store.
I can make lifting MUCH easier with one or two of these:
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A new compressor would be needed (mine is 40yo & wont get to the 100-140psi required) and I'd team them with some high lift stands & a decent trolley to lie/roll around on. But I would spend far less than on the above option. It would probably take "two bites at the cherry" to get the car to a reasonable height (~ 500mm).
High car stands may be an issue but I could weld up some frames to do a safe job.
Comments?