02/11: Car Lift Field Trip?

coleman · 01-29-2005, 11:14 PM

Sorry for such short notice...

But if anyone else is interested in a four-post lift, me and a few friends are going to head over to Eagle Lifts next Friday, 2/11, after lunch to see what they have to offer...

http://www.EagleEquip.com/
http://66.113.231.142/page/EE/CTGY/LI-SS

It's in Joshua, TX just south of Fort Worth.

msmap · 01-30-2005, 02:54 AM

http://www.kwiklift.com

they rock!

coleman · 01-30-2005, 03:23 AM

I've looked at them before and for what you get, it seemed overpriced ... but then again, isn't everything

Anyway, I intend to use it to work on my car and just park under it (in raised position) almost normally at other times.

May have to remove and/or relocate my automatic garage door opener though

Hazman · 01-30-2005, 07:29 AM

I am planning on buying a 2-post. I have looked at both and I like the ability to have clear access to the wheels and underside of the car that a 2-post gives. In my search around the net the best deal I have found is this:
http://www.americasprideonline.com/V...=no&ID=1015186

If you have a low ceiling then this is the way to go:
http://www.americasprideonline.com/2...1-.ViewProduct

These are fairly easy to install and having used one I really like how they work. We had some folks in this area a few years back do a group purchase and bought 5 lifts and got a discount. What do you folks think about a group purchase for the club???

msmap · 01-30-2005, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coleman

I've looked at them before and for what you get, it seemed overpriced ... but then again, isn't everything

Anyway, I intend to use it to work on my car and just park under it (in raised position) almost normally at other times.

May have to remove and/or relocate my automatic garage door opener though

We got the kwiklift for working under thru group purchase with the vettes, so it wasn't as expensive as those prices. Can you actually park a car on it for storage and raise it up and put one under? That would be good assuming you had plenty of ceiling clearance.

coleman · 01-30-2005, 12:56 PM

I'll inquire about a group purchase when I'm there...
I'll report back after the trip.

coleman · 01-30-2005, 01:01 PM

I had originally looked at two post lifts and those prices are very tempting, but I didn't want to have to drill holes into the concrete to mount a permanent lift. I don't even know how thick my concrete is...

Four post lifts can be moved around with casters and you can still get to the tires with jacking rails which span both runners and either use jack stands of a hydraulic jack that can lift that end of the car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazman

I am planning on buying a 2-post. I have looked at both and I like the ability to have clear access to the wheels and underside of the car that a 2-post gives. In my search around the net the best deal I have found is this:
http://www.americasprideonline.com/V...=no&ID=1015186

If you have a low ceiling then this is the way to go:
http://www.americasprideonline.com/2...1-.ViewProduct

These are fairly easy to install and having used one I really like how they work. We had some folks in this area a few years back do a group purchase and bought 5 lifts and got a discount. What do you folks think about a group purchase for the club???

coleman · 01-30-2005, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msmap

We got the kwiklift for working under thru group purchase with the vettes, so it wasn't as expensive as those prices. Can you actually park a car on it for storage and raise it up and put one under? That would be good assuming you had plenty of ceiling clearance.

can you post a link because all I can see is a minature lift that only raises the car a foot or two

msmap · 01-30-2005, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coleman

can you post a link because all I can see is a minature lift that only raises the car a foot or two

That's all it raises them, about 20 inches, enough to get under or sit and do stuff. And it is totally portable, easy to move around if you get the casters and easy to put together and take apart if you don't want to leave it up all the time.

Bingo13 · 01-31-2005, 06:12 PM

Coleman,

I will try to make it. My dad recently bought this from them-

http://66.113.231.142/page/EE/PROD/LI-LM/602-002

coleman · 01-31-2005, 11:19 PM

Bingo13, that would be cool ... it's been too long!

01-29-2005, 11:14 PM	#1
coleman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 249	02/11: Car Lift Field Trip? Sorry for such short notice... But if anyone else is interested in a four-post lift, me and a few friends are going to head over to Eagle Lifts next Friday, 2/11, after lunch to see what they have to offer... http://www.EagleEquip.com/ http://66.113.231.142/page/EE/CTGY/LI-SS It's in Joshua, TX just south of Fort Worth. __________________ coleman - DFW-SVTOA Assistant Director 2003 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra # 561 of 8394 built on 6/13/02 609 RWHP / 560 RWTQ @ 16# w/ pump gas Engine: 310cu stroker, L&M Engines cams Induction: KB S/C, CAI, & SbTB Fuel System: KB BAP,Focus Pumps,SD 55# Exhaust: Hooker LTs w/ Jet-Hot 2000,QMP 3",Random Tech Cats, Flowmaster Handling: MM FLSFC/CC/coilover, D&D K-Member/A-Arms,Brembo rotors, KB U/L Control Arms, hardened halfshafts Cooling: Gordsford H/E w/ fans Other: Canton+Accusump, RaptorPerformance Shift light, Battery relocated, Pro 5.0, wbO2, 3.73

01-30-2005, 02:54 AM	#2
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01-30-2005, 03:23 AM	#3
coleman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 249	I've looked at them before and for what you get, it seemed overpriced ... but then again, isn't everything Anyway, I intend to use it to work on my car and just park under it (in raised position) almost normally at other times. May have to remove and/or relocate my automatic garage door opener though __________________ coleman - DFW-SVTOA Assistant Director 2003 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra # 561 of 8394 built on 6/13/02 609 RWHP / 560 RWTQ @ 16# w/ pump gas Engine: 310cu stroker, L&M Engines cams Induction: KB S/C, CAI, & SbTB Fuel System: KB BAP,Focus Pumps,SD 55# Exhaust: Hooker LTs w/ Jet-Hot 2000,QMP 3",Random Tech Cats, Flowmaster Handling: MM FLSFC/CC/coilover, D&D K-Member/A-Arms,Brembo rotors, KB U/L Control Arms, hardened halfshafts Cooling: Gordsford H/E w/ fans Other: Canton+Accusump, RaptorPerformance Shift light, Battery relocated, Pro 5.0, wbO2, 3.73

01-30-2005, 12:56 PM	#6
coleman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 249	I'll inquire about a group purchase when I'm there... I'll report back after the trip. __________________ coleman - DFW-SVTOA Assistant Director 2003 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra # 561 of 8394 built on 6/13/02 609 RWHP / 560 RWTQ @ 16# w/ pump gas Engine: 310cu stroker, L&M Engines cams Induction: KB S/C, CAI, & SbTB Fuel System: KB BAP,Focus Pumps,SD 55# Exhaust: Hooker LTs w/ Jet-Hot 2000,QMP 3",Random Tech Cats, Flowmaster Handling: MM FLSFC/CC/coilover, D&D K-Member/A-Arms,Brembo rotors, KB U/L Control Arms, hardened halfshafts Cooling: Gordsford H/E w/ fans Other: Canton+Accusump, RaptorPerformance Shift light, Battery relocated, Pro 5.0, wbO2, 3.73

01-31-2005, 06:12 PM	#10
Bingo13 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: D/FW area Posts: 149	Coleman, I will try to make it. My dad recently bought this from them- http://66.113.231.142/page/EE/PROD/LI-LM/602-002 __________________ 1961 Converse Tennis Shoes- Hitting the Pavement Hard.

01-30-2005, 07:29 AM	#4
Hazman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Harriman, TN Posts: 823	I am planning on buying a 2-post. I have looked at both and I like the ability to have clear access to the wheels and underside of the car that a 2-post gives. In my search around the net the best deal I have found is this: http://www.americasprideonline.com/V...=no&ID=1015186 If you have a low ceiling then this is the way to go: http://www.americasprideonline.com/2...1-.ViewProduct These are fairly easy to install and having used one I really like how they work. We had some folks in this area a few years back do a group purchase and bought 5 lifts and got a discount. What do you folks think about a group purchase for the club???

01-31-2005, 11:19 PM	#11
coleman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 249	Bingo13, that would be cool ... it's been too long! __________________ coleman - DFW-SVTOA Assistant Director 2003 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra # 561 of 8394 built on 6/13/02 609 RWHP / 560 RWTQ @ 16# w/ pump gas Engine: 310cu stroker, L&M Engines cams Induction: KB S/C, CAI, & SbTB Fuel System: KB BAP,Focus Pumps,SD 55# Exhaust: Hooker LTs w/ Jet-Hot 2000,QMP 3",Random Tech Cats, Flowmaster Handling: MM FLSFC/CC/coilover, D&D K-Member/A-Arms,Brembo rotors, KB U/L Control Arms, hardened halfshafts Cooling: Gordsford H/E w/ fans Other: Canton+Accusump, RaptorPerformance Shift light, Battery relocated, Pro 5.0, wbO2, 3.73

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