Can I get a lift? - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

ZR1Vette · 10-30-2009

Yes...if you look a bit and wait for specials... Direct Lift makes an excellent 4 post lift which is certified under the newer more stringent processes>>
http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/Articles.asp?ID=133

Take a look at these two distributors (and they compete with each other):

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Di...pro-park8s.htm

http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/...tary-s/290.htm

I purchased the Direct Lift Pro 8 and am VERY pleased with it>>

http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/...20standard.htm

And here it is installed>>

Now for the price range you are indicating....you will not get the option light weight aluminum ramps (lift comes with steel ramps and they weigh 48 lbs vs 18 for the aluminum ones and the sliding hydraulic jack which allows you to lift the car off the wheels>>>

-=Jeff=- · 10-30-2009

you will need to move the garage door rails up I bet

I am also thinking it will be a tight fit

you just storing one? I know of a place to just store it for the winter.. good rates, my 89 sat in one the first year I had my Z

LGAFF · 10-30-2009

I will not need to raise the door, clears the post and with the car in backwards is not an issue. I look as storage cost as giving away $, would rather put the same $ into a lift. Would have to be very very cheap to go the storage route.

-=Jeff=- · 10-30-2009

it was $350 or less TOTAL from now until April

2ZR1S · 10-30-2009

Now for the price range you are indicating....you will not get the option light weight aluminum ramps (lift comes with steel ramps and they weigh 48 lbs vs 18 for the aluminum ones and the sliding hydraulic jack which allows you to lift the car off the wheels>>>

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How well does the rolling jack work??
Thanks

Toyvet1 · 10-30-2009

Ill measure the garage in the morning and let you know how much clearance.

LGAFF · 10-30-2009

Ever heard of these guys, they are just down the road:

http://www.rhilifts.com/products/par...stallation.php

phrogs · 10-31-2009

I know a 4 post is great for storage but what about working on the car are they not just a pain in the ***??

I can get a jack and jackstands under that car on the 4 post I know that so I don't need the 1K jack that sits under the car nice but unessesary in my eyes.

I want a lift to do work on my cars but im hesitant to get a 2 post at this time due to the installation and Im not at a perminate residence.

So in that case a 4 post is the all around better choice but I still want to know your guys opinion on working on the car on this lift and I mean suspension, engine, tranny, exhuast work you name it!

jp

Dynomite · 10-31-2009

Not to hi-jack this thread but you guys/gals seem to be using lifts for storage......I need something to just drive up on and get off the ground about two feet to change oil and work underneath. Kind of like Phrogs has in mind. What do you guys/gals use for that?

tomtom72 · 10-31-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynomite

Not to highjack this thread but you guys/gals seem to be using lifts for storage......I need something to just drive up on and get off the ground about two feet to change oil and work underneath. Kind of like Phrogs has in mind. What do you guys/gals use for that?

I saw something called "Quick-Lift" at another member's home. It looks like what you may be talking about. It's not a "lift" like what these guys are showing, but rather a set up like a car length set of ramps that you can raise up off of the floor once the car is on it. I just don't know how high up off of the floor it actually raises the car, sorry.

Tom

10-30-2009	#11
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 939	Re: Can I get a lift? Yes...if you look a bit and wait for specials... Direct Lift makes an excellent 4 post lift which is certified under the newer more stringent processes>> http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/Articles.asp?ID=133 Take a look at these two distributors (and they compete with each other): http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Di...pro-park8s.htm http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/...tary-s/290.htm I purchased the Direct Lift Pro 8 and am VERY pleased with it>> http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/...20standard.htm And here it is installed>> Now for the price range you are indicating....you will not get the option light weight aluminum ramps (lift comes with steel ramps and they weigh 48 lbs vs 18 for the aluminum ones and the sliding hydraulic jack which allows you to lift the car off the wheels>>> __________________ Michael :cheers: [I][SIZE="2"]1990 RED on RED #566[/SIZE][/I] [I][SIZE="2"]WAZOO MEMBER[/I][/SIZE]

10-30-2009	#12
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,137	Re: Can I get a lift? you will need to move the garage door rails up I bet I am also thinking it will be a tight fit you just storing one? I know of a place to just store it for the winter.. good rates, my 89 sat in one the first year I had my Z __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - 3" Magnaflow Bullet cats - LT4 Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

10-30-2009	#13
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: Can I get a lift? I will not need to raise the door, clears the post and with the car in backwards is not an issue. I look as storage cost as giving away $, would rather put the same $ into a lift. Would have to be very very cheap to go the storage route. __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

10-30-2009	#14
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,137	Re: Can I get a lift? it was $350 or less TOTAL from now until April __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - 3" Magnaflow Bullet cats - LT4 Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

10-30-2009	#15
2ZR1S Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 79	Re: Can I get a lift? Now for the price range you are indicating....you will not get the option light weight aluminum ramps (lift comes with steel ramps and they weigh 48 lbs vs 18 for the aluminum ones and the sliding hydraulic jack which allows you to lift the car off the wheels>>> [/quote] How well does the rolling jack work?? Thanks __________________ Jon R. Member #490 1992 ZR-1 Arctic White/Red 2008 Z51 Silver 6 spd (Daily driver)

10-30-2009	#16
Toyvet1 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bloomingdale, Il Posts: 330	Re: Can I get a lift? Ill measure the garage in the morning and let you know how much clearance.

10-30-2009	#17
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: Can I get a lift? Ever heard of these guys, they are just down the road: http://www.rhilifts.com/products/par...stallation.php __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

10-31-2009	#18
phrogs Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 1,742	Re: Can I get a lift? I know a 4 post is great for storage but what about working on the car are they not just a pain in the ***?? I can get a jack and jackstands under that car on the 4 post I know that so I don't need the 1K jack that sits under the car nice but unessesary in my eyes. I want a lift to do work on my cars but im hesitant to get a 2 post at this time due to the installation and Im not at a perminate residence. So in that case a 4 post is the all around better choice but I still want to know your guys opinion on working on the car on this lift and I mean suspension, engine, tranny, exhuast work you name it! jp __________________ JOHNNY P Currently own 90 ZR-1 #845 DRM 500 engine package 90 #226 Parts car Hit me up if you need anything.

10-31-2009	#19
Dynomite Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Dakota/California Posts: 3,788	Re: Can I get a lift? Not to hi-jack this thread but you guys/gals seem to be using lifts for storage......I need something to just drive up on and get off the ground about two feet to change oil and work underneath. Kind of like Phrogs has in mind. What do you guys/gals use for that? __________________ Left Clickable links -Solutions- LT5 Modifications/Rebuild Tricks Low Mileage ZR-1 Restoration 1990 Corvette (L98) Modifications LT5 Eliminated Systems LT5 Added Systems LT5/ZR-1 Fluids 1995 LT5 SPECIFIC TOP END REBUILD TRICKS Last edited by Dynomite; 10-31-2009 at 02:18 PM.