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WB9MCW · 07-27-2010

An alternative is the floor plate where the piping and cables cross between the posts under a piece of steel, beveled so a car can go over it.

This is what my buddy Mike has.

The plates are a bit beat up now but he runs many cars a day over them for 8 years now and the lifts still work great -- a few repairs on the hyd rams and pump I think he has done.

LGNDLT5 · 07-28-2010

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Originally Posted by jrd1990zr1

There are two styles of lifting arms. Symmetric which means the arms are essentially the same lenght and asymmetric which has longer rear arms which places the car door further back. (My door opening comment)

All two post lifts need to get the hydraulic fluid from the pump to the two posts and equilizer cables to keep the car level side to side. Many two post lifts have the cables and the hydraulic piping over the top of the car. (increasing the height requirement since they must be above the car in the maximum height position) An alternative is the floor plate where the piping and cables cross between the posts under a piece of steel, beveled so a car can go over it.
John

This helped quite a bit. Now I am sure thanks for your comments and time responding. John

WB9MCW · 07-28-2010

My buddy Mike's Brand is Challenger by AAMCO

They have many models including a low height 9,000# model

Here is a local Chicago Dealer of the Lifts
>>> http://automotiveshopequipment.net/p...Lifts/Chal.htm

LGNDLT5 · 07-30-2010

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Originally Posted by WB9MCW

My buddy Mike's Brand is Challenger by AAMCO

They have many models including a low height 9,000# model

Here is a local Chicago Dealer of the Lifts
>>> http://automotiveshopequipment.net/p...Lifts/Chal.htm

Thanks for your help Brian!

John

07-27-2010	#11
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: Twin post garage lifts. Again (sorry) An alternative is the floor plate where the piping and cables cross between the posts under a piece of steel, beveled so a car can go over it. This is what my buddy Mike has. The plates are a bit beat up now but he runs many cars a day over them for 8 years now and the lifts still work great -- a few repairs on the hyd rams and pump I think he has done. __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

07-28-2010	#13
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: Twin post garage lifts. Again (sorry) My buddy Mike's Brand is Challenger by AAMCO They have many models including a low height 9,000# model Here is a local Chicago Dealer of the Lifts >>> http://automotiveshopequipment.net/p...Lifts/Chal.htm __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln Last edited by WB9MCW; 07-28-2010 at 01:36 PM.