RE: [Chrysler300] Car Lifts

["D'Aloise, Lawrence Jr." <ldaloise@xxxx>]

The asymetrical lift does have some advantages as Ray says. There are
disadvantages also. The posts must be attached to the floor. Since only 2
posts support the weight of the lift & car, a hi-pressure concrete floor is
a must. Also, I've been tpol that it's not a good idea to store a car on
lift because the suspension may be damaged if the tires are left to dangle.
I ordered an asymetrical lift when I got my 4-post, but than exchangwd it
for another 4-post which better suits my purposes. Larry
-----Original Message-----
From: Ray Jones [mailto:hurst300@xxxx]
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 12:09 PM
To: Doug Warrener; 'Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Car Lifts


Hi all;
The Backyard Buddie is fine for some uses. It is a ramp type lift and you
must always work over and around the ramp. A real pain! If you need to be
able to move the lift for some reason, it'll work for that.
A much better choice is an asymetrical type lift. Avoid the hump between the
two posts on the floor, get the overhead version, which gives you clear
access under the car for trans jacks. I just had a flier for one mfg, and
they offer a 10' verson for shops with less than 12' cielings, which is
normal for most shops. You can get vertical extensions so the armswill reach
truck frames and such. Having used this type for too many years
professionaly, it's the only way to go. The asymetrical arms allow you to
open the doors with the lift part way up, making it eaiser to work on the
interior and doors in some cases. Most I've seen in the $2700. range are all
you'll need for hobby work.
See ya in Battle Creek, Ray


> From: Doug Warrener <dwarrener@xxxx>
> Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 08:25:02 -0800
> To: "'Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Chrysler300] Car Lifts
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> Does anyone have any suggestions / experience / recommendations on 4 post
> car lifts? I'm looking at Lifts Unlimited Perfect Park 7000, Eagle
> Equipment SS-7000 and Greg Smith Equipmert Pro Park 7. What options /
> accessories are necessary or desirable ? Is there a major advantage of a
> 220v power unit over a 110v unit. Thanks in advance for your input. Doug
> Warrener.
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