2 post lift....
Discussion
mattrosersv said:
I have had a cheap 4 poster for 4 years - looks like this one - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOUR-POST-PARKING-SERVIC...
I also have a jacking beam which with a four poster is essential.
It get used regularly and I now would not be without it. I have had no problems with it however, you do find instant popularity with the neighbouring car DIYers. It has had some pretty heavy stuff on it with no bother - P38 Range Rover and Cayenne.
I had the same conundrum about 4 post vs 2 post but glad I went with the 4 post in the end particularly for things like setting ride height. The jacking beam is also handy when pulling the gearbox out of the TVR. The trade off is that you don't have quite the same access when doing things like a clutch on a FWD car, or painting the chassis on the TVR. It has never caused me a problem though.
Mine also came with plastic drip trays which is useful when stacking my leaky old cars.
They do come with a set of casters which they say makes the lift mobile. It all looked a bit wobbly to me, mine is bolted firmly to the concrete! The casters came in handy constructing a dolly for the body when I did my chassis.
I've been looking at these lifts, and wondering which size to get. I have a p38 and a 350z as well as a chim that will need to go on the lift. what size did you go for?I also have a jacking beam which with a four poster is essential.
It get used regularly and I now would not be without it. I have had no problems with it however, you do find instant popularity with the neighbouring car DIYers. It has had some pretty heavy stuff on it with no bother - P38 Range Rover and Cayenne.
I had the same conundrum about 4 post vs 2 post but glad I went with the 4 post in the end particularly for things like setting ride height. The jacking beam is also handy when pulling the gearbox out of the TVR. The trade off is that you don't have quite the same access when doing things like a clutch on a FWD car, or painting the chassis on the TVR. It has never caused me a problem though.
Mine also came with plastic drip trays which is useful when stacking my leaky old cars.
They do come with a set of casters which they say makes the lift mobile. It all looked a bit wobbly to me, mine is bolted firmly to the concrete! The casters came in handy constructing a dolly for the body when I did my chassis.
stevesprint said:
Phazed
I love your style, do you normally take out the engine without the gearbox and how do you get to the bell housing bolts? Maybe their is more room on a chimmy than a Griff.
pretty easy.I love your style, do you normally take out the engine without the gearbox and how do you get to the bell housing bolts? Maybe their is more room on a chimmy than a Griff.
release the bellhousing from the block.
use long extensions and sockets from the rear.
my son disconnected everything ready for the lift when i was at work.
he's a Nissan mechanic so if he can do it..........
mattrosersv said:
I have had a cheap 4 poster for 4 years - looks like this one - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOUR-POST-PARKING-SERVIC...
I bought one of these this year to solve my parking 2 cars in a single integral garage problem. 
phazed said:
To compliment the lift, £144.00 delivered, half tonne capacity.
I have the same, useful for all sorts of things including taking the exhaust off single handedly. It makes it an absolute doddle.I can also recommend buying one of the oil drain containers. Again it makes oil draining a doddle from engine, gearbox and diff.
Honestly, if you've got the height and the space I cannot recommend a lift more highly, whichever one you go for. Pete
Pete Mac said:
phazed said:
To compliment the lift, £144.00 delivered, half tonne capacity.
I have the same, useful for all sorts of things including taking the exhaust off single handedly. It makes it an absolute doddle.I can also recommend buying one of the oil drain containers. Again it makes oil draining a doddle from engine, gearbox and diff.
Honestly, if you've got the height and the space I cannot recommend a lift more highly, whichever one you go for. Pete
Hi,
I haven't posted on this forum before, I am an ex S owner and mainly post on there.
Anyway, I now have a Chimaera and a Griffith, unfortunately the Griffith is living outside under a car port and an outdoor cover. I am thinking of investing in a 4 post lift and interested in the Glenfinnen from Strongman Tools, Has anyone any experience with these lifts?
Don't want to use a 2 post lift for long term storage as the suspension will be "hanging"
Cheers
Andy
I haven't posted on this forum before, I am an ex S owner and mainly post on there.
Anyway, I now have a Chimaera and a Griffith, unfortunately the Griffith is living outside under a car port and an outdoor cover. I am thinking of investing in a 4 post lift and interested in the Glenfinnen from Strongman Tools, Has anyone any experience with these lifts?
Don't want to use a 2 post lift for long term storage as the suspension will be "hanging"
Cheers
Andy
Andy Lynch said:
Don't want to use a 2 post lift for long term storage as the suspension will be "hanging"
Andy, this shouldn't be a reason for not choosing a 2 post lift. I often lift my Griff on the wishbones by extending the arms, with the added benefit of compressing the suspension. My lift also has a mechaical fail-safe so that if the hydraulics fail, the car will remain suspended.Please don't think I am trying to influence you into getting a 2-post over a 4-post because as has already been discussed each has their benefits. Pete
Edited by Pete Mac on Monday 3rd November 10:13
Edited by Pete Mac on Monday 3rd November 10:13
gifdy said:
Where did you get it ?
Ta.
Back to my old mates, they do a nice selection:Ta.
http://www.automotechservices.co.uk/product-catego...
Can't vouch for the product only the service.
I've seen that underbody pic before. I only hope my Griff looks half as good when I've rebuilt it. Trouble is if it looked that good, I wouldn't want to take it out... Pete
Pete Mac said:
gifdy said:
Where did you get it ?
Ta.
Back to my old mates, they do a nice selection:Ta.
http://www.automotechservices.co.uk/product-catego...
Can't vouch for the product only the service.
I've seen that underbody pic before. I only hope my Griff looks half as good when I've rebuilt it. Trouble is if it looked that good, I wouldn't want to take it out... Pete
They are a really helpful company and talked me through the 2 post lift installation with patience and expertise.
I put my diff in yesterday, how easy was that!
I have a scissor lift too and it makes maintenance so much easier. Not sure if it would fit under the Griff and still give you room to slip in the rubber blocks under the chassis
I built some ramps and platforms out of wood that sit at each end of the platforms. The tops of the platforms are level with the top of the lift when it is down. I drive up the ramp and onto the platforms whenever I put the car in the garage. I can roll the car back or forward a few inches to line it up as needed before I jack up the car
I used some solid wood about 3"sq to form a frame held together with metal brackets and then used lengths of tongue and grove on top to make the platform. The hardest part was cutting wood to make the sloping ramp.
I built some ramps and platforms out of wood that sit at each end of the platforms. The tops of the platforms are level with the top of the lift when it is down. I drive up the ramp and onto the platforms whenever I put the car in the garage. I can roll the car back or forward a few inches to line it up as needed before I jack up the car
I used some solid wood about 3"sq to form a frame held together with metal brackets and then used lengths of tongue and grove on top to make the platform. The hardest part was cutting wood to make the sloping ramp.
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