Use a 4x4 with a wider plate on top, and lower the car a bit - - or place the 4x4 on a floor jack and raise the post, so you can put a hole in the pan like I did!
On Sun, Dec 20, 2015 at 12:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have probably 18-20' ceilings in mine, I have not measured it. So when > doing things just as trans r&r, or maybe changing motor mounts where I > would previously put a jack under the engine and jack it up a little bit, > how does that work with a lift? Do they sell tall jack stand deals to put > your jack on? > > > On 12/20/2015 11:49 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > >> I have a two post lift, 9,000lb. Symmetrical arms. Hydraulic over Chain >> [one main hydraulic pump, one master hydraulic cylinder connected by chain >> for each upright.] Manufacturer is Rotary Lift Company. >> >> The lift arms are long enough to allow access to vehicle doors [unless you >> are XXXL size], however, interior work is better if you plan ahead and do >> it before you put the vehicle on the lift, as much as possible. >> >> Ceiling clearance is a consideration. most home garages lack interior >> clearance to accommodate a lift. If your building is on commercial scale, >> you may be good. >> >> Having a lift at your beck and call will make life easy in ways you have >> not imagined. Jobs that you previously planned a week for will take you a >> couple hours. I use mine to pull engines, drop transmissions, brakes, etc >> etc.. all while standing or adjusted to comfortable working height. A roll >> tool box and a work table on wheels puts the world at your fingertips. >> >> Don't forget an intercom, so you can order lunch on time.. ;)) >> >> >> >> On Sun, Dec 20, 2015 at 10:02 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> My shop is pretty much built commercial grade and there was a lift in >>> there previously, so I think I am good in that regard. Just since since >>> posting them one more thing has popped up, chain drive or direct drive. >>> >>> >>> On 12/20/2015 11:00 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: >>> >>> Just be sure you construct the proper base for the posts, which will >>>> likely mean digging out a part of your (existing) floor and digging and >>>> rebarring a proper footing with the bolts embedded. >>>> >>>> And bigger is always better. I have seen a couple on CL recently for >>>> about $2k but no details on them. >>>> >>>> --R >>>> >>>> On 12/20/15 11:54 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >>>> >>>> Any of you cheap lazy folks have a 2 post lift in your shop? I have >>>>> been looking at them for a while and a few questions come to mind on >>>>> what >>>>> to look for. >>>>> >>>>> 1. Most work will be on MB, but will also work on my 3/4 ton truck and >>>>> suburban. 9k or worth the extra $100 or so for a 10k lift? >>>>> >>>>> 2. Symmetrical or asymmetrical? Asymmetrical seems to give you more >>>>> clearance to open the doors. Some or most of the lists seem to have >>>>> asymmetrical arms but do not appear to be true asymmetrical lifts as >>>>> in the >>>>> columns are rotated in slightly as opposed to pointing directly across >>>>> to >>>>> each other >>>>> >>>>> 3. Single point or 2 point release? >>>>> >>>>> 4. 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