Vehicle Lift?

[Busybee]

2 minutes ago, LeeGriffiths said:

Thanks for the reply, more food for thought...

👍 If you go for a two poster, call automotech and ask them for a price to deliver and install for you. About £150 more and a bloke turns up with the lift, a small hiab and all the kit. Fitted in a couple of hours. I didn’t know and the Mrs and I played hulk strength with levers and all sorts moving the flipping posts. They’re proper heavy 

[LeeGriffiths]

On 28/12/2020 at 20:48, Busybee said:

👍 If you go for a two poster, call automotech and ask them for a price to deliver and install for you. About £150 more and a bloke turns up with the lift, a small hiab and all the kit. Fitted in a couple of hours. I didn’t know and the Mrs and I played hulk strength with levers and all sorts moving the flipping posts. They’re proper heavy 

Thank, yeah I read your notes on that. My feeling is that the two poster is just too big for my space and I don't know about the concrete given I would have it to the edge of my garage base. It probably needs an area around the post fixing. The scissor seems a good alternative.

[Busybee]

1 hour ago, LeeGriffiths said:

Thank, yeah I read your notes on that. My feeling is that the two poster is just too big for my space and I don't know about the concrete given I would have it to the edge of my garage base. It probably needs an area around the post fixing. The scissor seems a good alternative.

Yup, it’s a fair size bit of kit. If you’re tight on space go scissor. A full height scissor is the best of both worlds but a bit spendy.

[Johnny Graham]

On 15/02/2019 at 09:30, Wingnonut said:

i have this one one but other than testing it once I have never used it. It seems to work well (especially the tilt bit) but does seem awefully precarious! 

 

Hi folks, sorry to jump in. I have one of these portable tilting types of lifts, I got a deal on one marketed by Sealey. I don't have space for anything bigger/higher, but because it tilts and doesnt cover much of the underside access is really good.  It is great for welding my E30 wagon but I am yet to lift my 911SC and 964 on it.

Can Mr Wingnonut or other offer any advice on where best to place the ramps against the 911 car body - this pic is a good start but any more detail for lifting the front and rear without damaging the shell?  I finally have all the bits I need for SSIs so itching to get cracking 🙂 

 

 

Edited February 1, 2021 by Johnny Graham

[Wingnonut]

No detailed photos I am afraid Johnny but my 3.2 has jacking points which I think your SC won’t have. I used these to place the ramps on.

I still haven’t used the lift and really should get shot of it as I can’t see me ever doing so. Much more suited to a smaller lighter car I feel. 

Edited February 1, 2021 by Wingnonut

[Johnny Graham]

OK, thanks anyway. Yes I didn't recognise the rear point on your pic, didn't know 3.2's were different..

I'll have a go and report back!

[Johnny Graham]

Reporting back as promised. OK, on my SC it has worked great. Needed to drive onto two planks of wood to get clearance. It is placed just against the flat floor, with some strips of foam and extra foam rubber at the back where it sits against the seam. Mounting it just aft of the rear ARB mount is perfect for pivoting it if needed, with a resting state on the front wheels. Its the perfect size for my garage and storage space.  

Its SSI O'clock, finally!

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Edited March 27, 2021 by Johnny Graham