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I too have looked at strongman, they seem quite knowledgeable when you call them but delivery and install (seems sensible given the potential safety issues) plus adding a two phase power supply bumps the cost up by circa £1k, it's a lot of money, but potentially worth it if you have no intention of moving etc.
when i looked into this the strongman 4 post lifts seemed to be narrower than most of the 2 post lifts, which would have struggled to fit in a single garage.
i just can't afford to do it, i remember a few year back someone showed me how second hand garage lifts were being sold for next to nothing on ebay, doesn't seem to be the case anymore, i guess i need to wait till the next recession hits, or make do digging an inspection pit
i just can't afford to do it, i remember a few year back someone showed me how second hand garage lifts were being sold for next to nothing on ebay, doesn't seem to be the case anymore, i guess i need to wait till the next recession hits, or make do digging an inspection pit
Bought mine direct from China, which is where all the reasonably priced lifts come from. Cost me around £1600 all-in.
Installed it myself, but with the mandatory help of a friend and an engine hoist.
You can buy them (as I did) in single phase versions, they will run off a regular 13A socket, very occasionally blowing the fuse but if this happens too often just upgrade the socket to a 16A one, ideally on a dedicated breaker.
Company was Ever-Eternal, you will need to sort out the shipping yourself, no big deal, just speak to some shipping companies.
Installed it myself, but with the mandatory help of a friend and an engine hoist.
You can buy them (as I did) in single phase versions, they will run off a regular 13A socket, very occasionally blowing the fuse but if this happens too often just upgrade the socket to a 16A one, ideally on a dedicated breaker.
Company was Ever-Eternal, you will need to sort out the shipping yourself, no big deal, just speak to some shipping companies.
There are still plenty of cheap 4 post ramps on ebay (£500 ish). Most are 3 phase so you need either an inverter or to change the motor all of which costs. There are some single phase ones and they don't always cost more.
Transporting and fitting costs too.
I know mechanics like the 2 post lifts better but working under one makes me very nervous - too much wobbling!
Transporting and fitting costs too.
I know mechanics like the 2 post lifts better but working under one makes me very nervous - too much wobbling!
DKL said:
I know mechanics like the 2 post lifts better but working under one makes me very nervous - too much wobbling!
If it's "wobbling", then you wouldn't catch any sensible person (mechanic or not) anywhere near it. I've used a few two-posters, and not one's wobbled.OP - have a look at Automotech, too.
TooMany2cvs said:
DKL said:
I know mechanics like the 2 post lifts better but working under one makes me very nervous - too much wobbling!
If it's "wobbling", then you wouldn't catch any sensible person (mechanic or not) anywhere near it. I've used a few two-posters, and not one's wobbled.OP - have a look at Automotech, too.
Just to confirm, it's the cars that move not the ramp itself.
But they do move. You have to apply some force when undoing stuff and even correctly positioned cars move, especially light stuff, 7s, elises etc.
As you say you may get used to it being within normal, safe, parameters but it isn't for me.
But they do move. You have to apply some force when undoing stuff and even correctly positioned cars move, especially light stuff, 7s, elises etc.
As you say you may get used to it being within normal, safe, parameters but it isn't for me.
We have a Strongman lift, it's a scissor type not a 4 poster. It does a job, we bought it because it was available immediately with a movement kit, 2 essentials for us at the time.
I firmly believe it to be a Diy ramp, and would given the choice buy a used good quality ramp over another one of these.
That said, the guys at Strongman were helpful when we first had it.
It has certainly seen a few ups and downs since being in our workshop!
I firmly believe it to be a Diy ramp, and would given the choice buy a used good quality ramp over another one of these.
That said, the guys at Strongman were helpful when we first had it.
It has certainly seen a few ups and downs since being in our workshop!
We have a Strongman lift, it's a scissor type not a 4 poster. It does a job, we bought it because it was available immediately with a movement kit, 2 essentials for us at the time.
I firmly believe it to be a Diy ramp, and would given the choice buy a used good quality ramp over another one of these.
That said, the guys at Strongman were helpful when we first had it.
It has certainly seen a few ups and downs since being in our workshop!
I firmly believe it to be a Diy ramp, and would given the choice buy a used good quality ramp over another one of these.
That said, the guys at Strongman were helpful when we first had it.
It has certainly seen a few ups and downs since being in our workshop!
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