Mid rise lifts? anyone

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imported_Grouse

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1) How safe are they?

2) How reliable are they?

3) I only need to rais a car about 18-30 inches. Do you think this would be a viable option for a guy like me?

4) Do you have a brand you would recomend?

5) Would you buy a mid rise lift over a low rise lift?

6) would you buy a mid rise over a four post or 2 post full lift? (keep in mind i only do detail. this is simply to get the lowers at a easier height and to get the suspension to hang for detailing)
 
Grouse said:
1) How safe are they?

2) How reliable are they?

3) I only need to rais a car about 18-30 inches. Do you think this would be a viable option for a guy like me?

4) Do you have a brand you would recomend?

5) Would you buy a mid rise lift over a low rise lift?

6) would you buy a mid rise over a four post or 2 post full lift? (keep in mind i only do detail. this is simply to get the lowers at a easier height and to get the suspension to hang for detailing)
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1) As safe as any lift. Proper placement for balance is critical. The Snap-On unit also has height locking for a mechanical setting.

2) The one I use is several year's old.

3) The unit I use will raise a car about 4 feet, but you can set any desired height and lock it down.

4) I use a Snap-On at the shop, but I've seen other good quality ones

5) I think the one I use is a mid-rise and I like it a lot.

6) Yes, with this level, the bottom portion of the car is at a great working height: bumpers, lower rocker panels, wheels and wheel wells.



Your back will thank you profusely when you get one!



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Totoland Mach
 
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Here'sa link to just one option. I'm seriously considering this model.



We just spent thousands expanding our shop, so we'll be a bit frugal til midsummer...



Keep us informed.



Jim
 
Jim,



that is the exact same model i was looking at last night. Where i am at now i will not be able to lift the full 54". In the future i will be sure to that is accomadated.



Totoland mach,



Does it attach to the floor?

What are the requirements for the concrete?

how easy is it to move?
 
I'm wondering how one could protect the floor so that the rolling portion's wheels don't scuff it up? The obvious answers (e.g., putting some boards down) somehow don't seem all that feasible.



I had a two-post lift in my previous shop, and I'm a little surprised that I don't miss it much. But I can see the advantages to getting a vehicle up in the air a little ways...if I could do it without messing up my shop floor and could then wheel the lift out of the way (floor space always seems to be at a premium).
 
Accumulator said:
I'm wondering how one could protect the floor so that the rolling portion's wheels don't scuff it up? The obvious answers (e.g., putting some boards down) somehow don't seem all that feasible.
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I have a feeling that its just something one has to "live with." It is, afterall, supporting the full weight of a vehicle + the lift in that small area. I don't think even the best epoxy flooring install would do much... it'd probably give eventually.



And yea, I thought about the boards too, but, the last thing one would want is for those things to lose traction when lifting/lowering :eek: hehe
 
paul34- Yeah, those are the kinds of things I was thinking about. My situation (especially floor-damage-wise) is a bit different from most people's but I was wondering if anybody had actually solved the (potential) problem...I'm trying to keep an open mind about it, not that I need an excuse to spend the $ ;)
 
Grouse said:
Jim,



that is the exact same model i was looking at last night. Where i am at now i will not be able to lift the full 54". In the future i will be sure to that is accomadated.



Totoland mach,



Does it attach to the floor?

What are the requirements for the concrete?

how easy is it to move?
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Does not attach to the floor at all. If it were my lift and my garage, I'd probably put a piece of sheet steel as a base and anchor it. Then the casters would roll on a steel plate.



It's fairly easy to move with a couple of people and some "umph"



Toto
 
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