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Old 06-26-2013, 08:53 AM   #11
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If your budget is in any way limited think twice about a scissor lift. I can get my car up on four stands in about 3 minutes (quicker than you can sort out your lift) and once up I can do all the routine maintenance (engine/transmission oil, brakes, suspension) without any issues. When I do need a lift is when it's time to drop motor or gearbox and a scissor lift is little (or no) use in those circumstances. For this job you need a 2 or 4 post lift. I prefer a 4 post because I can use it for doing the most common maintenance of all - wheel alignment.

My post track schedule is up on stands for a hour or two while I do most of the maintenance and then on to my friend's 4-poster for alignment, underbody check and replacing the gearbox again.

If however you have an unlimited budget get both a 2 and a 4 - they both have their purposes.

Worry about safety gear and seat time long before your second set of tires. You can go along way into the process with one set of wheels.
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