Floor Jack and Stands

[brp987]

I dunno...the older I get, the less bs and discomfort I'm willing to tolerate. I used to think floorjacks were cool. Now, I'm thinking of these, but will need to make some ramps for my lowered boxster:

bendpak

which looks suspiciously like this:

harborfreight

[JackG]

Originally Posted by brp987

I dunno...the older I get, the less bs and discomfort I'm willing to tolerate. I used to think floorjacks were cool. Now, I'm thinking of these, but will need to make some ramps for my lowered boxster:

bendpak

which looks suspiciously like this:

harborfreight

Two thoughts:

They may look similar, but without a doubt the Bendpak unit will be the much better quality one.

Those kinds of lifts are only good for wheel/tire/brake work, and some suspension. For a bit more you can get a four post lift with a jack tray, which gives you unlimited access to the underside of the car as well as the plus of being able to stand up underneath it.

That's my next big purchase for my newly-completed shop.

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by JackG

For a bit more you can get a four post lift with a jack tray, which gives you unlimited access to the underside of the car as well as the plus of being able to stand up underneath it.

Where can I get a four post lift?

I want one badly.

[JackG]

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

Where can I get a four post lift?

I want one badly.

Do a search for "four post lift". You'll get a bunch of hits, with lots of choices.

One of the best, but not the cheapest, is the "Backyard Buddy" brand of lift. That's the one I'll be getting... I consider the extra money spent on it as insurance to keep the 4200 pound 1970 Torino off of my head as I work on it.

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by JackG

Do a search for "four post lift". You'll get a bunch of hits, with lots of choices.

One of the best, but not the cheapest, is the "Backyard Buddy" brand of lift. That's the one I'll be getting... I consider the extra money spent on it as insurance to keep the 4200 pound 1970 Torino off of my head as I work on it.

Damn those looks NICE. Too bad I don't have any room in the garage for one.