Free Standing 2-post lift?
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aka Larry
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What would keep it from toppling over?
JimVonBaden
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bazzateer
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If it has to be free-standing you really need a four poster (lift that is, not bed!). If it has to be a two poster, then it needs to be bolted down. You can un-bolt it and store it when not in use though.
Probably not what you are looking for, but this is free standing and reaches in just like a typical 2-post with arms to allow full access underneath.
They were pricey last time I checked and I'm not sure if they are available in the States yet. I still kinda want one though.
They were pricey last time I checked and I'm not sure if they are available in the States yet. I still kinda want one though.
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CGarcia
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I've also been looking for something like that, but havent found one. I'm surprised there isn't one available, specially after seeing that one post lift.
Nevermind, that orange thing is perfect. I bet I cant afford it.
Nevermind, that orange thing is perfect. I bet I cant afford it.
skamp
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Does anyone make a split rack, 2 post lift that doesn't have to be attached to the slab? I have a post tension foundation. I would like to have something like this, but it would need to be free-standing..
I have a post tension slab as well and bought and installed a MaxJax 2 post lift. You can install a lift on a post tensioned slab but you better know where the cables are. In my case I had pictures of where they were before the concrete was poured and verified the exact location with a metal scanner. I used this tool:
http://www.zircon.com/products/metal_mt6.html
It will find metal up to 6" down. You can also use GPR (ground penetrating radar) to show the PT cables. As long as you are 6" or so away from them there is no issue provided you have a slab that meets the requirement which is normally 2500-300 psi and 4".
Steve
If you don't need it to move I'm sure you could build a base out of steel that connects the two posts and provides the support needed. Then you could build a wooden platform over it to give you a flat floor to work on.
DARK AGE 53
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The pic of the one you have posted is bolted to the floor, if you are thinking of killing yourself leaving the bolts off should do the trick.....also, before using the lift you'll want to make an appointment with these guys www.colliercasket.com .
AMCguy
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My Hydra-Lift is quite stable without being bolted down. I would want the base to be even wider to feel comfortable though.
DARK AGE 53
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My Hydra-Lift is quite stable without being bolted down. I would want the base to be even wider to feel comfortable though.
What are the four silver looking things on top of each of the two bars making contact with the floor?
AMCguy
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Oh! I'm not trying to mislead. It is indeed bolted down. I have no need to ever move it. What I should have said was, before I bolted it down, It was surprisingly sturdy just sitting there.
For a while I contemplated the many possibilities and different ways to make it mobile.
For a while I contemplated the many possibilities and different ways to make it mobile.
bad_idea
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A Pacer? Love it.
Sorry, no input on the lift though.
Sorry, no input on the lift though.
JimVonBaden
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O_M_Jeep
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Pacer had all the bay windows and cooked you like a microwave.
I like that mobile lift in post #7, that would save some time and effort being able to square the lift instead of a big dead vehicle.
Oh, and when you rolled down a window in a Pacer it handled like a wiffle-ball.
I like that mobile lift in post #7, that would save some time and effort being able to square the lift instead of a big dead vehicle.
Oh, and when you rolled down a window in a Pacer it handled like a wiffle-ball.
My Hydra-Lift is quite stable without being bolted down. I would want the base to be even wider to feel comfortable though.
That's a good one. I know what you're saying, if they made the base the length of the car then it might be ok to use without bolting it to the floor. I may try Steve's (skamp) idea and see if post section happens to be running accross where I would want to mount the lift.
Steevo
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That Finkbeiner is pretty cool, but limited to 3000Kg (6600#)
sberry
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I am with the gang that would try to figure out how to bolt it down. A no obstruction on the floor 2 post hoist is what it does best, anything else is a compromise. In my shop a 2 post really barely takes up any space or is in the way.
Jasonrafuse01
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Hi there I'm new to this I just bought a Hydra lift hoist identical to yours I'm just poured a concrete slab and that I'm just getting it into the location but my cables are loose they were tight but I moved the Hoist I lost all my hard drive look fluid I was just wondering if you might have any information on the Hoist thanks
AMCguy
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Welcome aboard.
Here's a link to another thread on these lifts. There's a couple of links to manuals in there.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74772
Glenn
Here's a link to another thread on these lifts. There's a couple of links to manuals in there.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74772
Glenn
BlindViper
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Here you can get the floor GPR'd for a few hundred dollars.