Recent content by Punta

OK, silly question from a noob...If I get the rolling bridge jack and position the pads at the pinch weld jack points under the rocker panels of my Miata, then how do I place the jack stands at the correct spot on the jack points if they're already covered by the bridge jack? I frankly don't...

I have the Bendpak HD-9XW 4-POST LIFT. I wanted a bottle jack, so I measured the available height between my lift's jack tray and the bottom of my Miata's cross-member, and it was 6.5". I finally found a low-profile bottle jack that would fit in this space - a Torin TF-0202 double-ram bottle...

The "Width b/t Runways" dimension (defined as the distance b/t the inside edges of each runway) for this lift is variable, as it is adjustable, but the narrowest-width-setting is 37.5", and the track of the Miata will range from 55-59", so it'll fit perfectly on the 19" runways in this "narrow"...

I am planning to buy a Bendpak HD-9XW 4-post lift for my home garage, as I plan to buy a used Miata and use it/prepare it for Track Days several times a season. It'll be stored on the ramps during the winter and in warmer weather, I hope to do certain things on the car, such as brakes, maybe...