2 post lift ???
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Melting Slicks
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From: Norman Oklahoma
2 post lift ???
I just installed a 2 post lift in my shop,im afraid to lift my vette with it, not knowing where to postion the car, can anyone tell me where the car sits between the posts so i can lift it safely? thanks in advance!!!
Melting Slicks
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Look underneath where the lift pucks go. You can lift from there safely. Highly recommend a good quality set of pucks if you dont have any.
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Hi Z06Hellcat -
I have a Auto-Lifters 8000# low-profile,symmetric service lift.
I position the C5 between the posts so that the rearmost edge of the outside rear-view mirrors are centered in the post.
This positions the car such that the lift arms will clear the tires, and allow the arms to swing under the frame.
On my lift, the C5 is wider than the lift arms can accommodate, so I remove the lift's screw-on adapters and position the lift arms to make contact directly with the lift arms.
Here is a link to a simple slide show of how I put a C5 on my lift - coincidentally, I was lifting a quicksilver Z06....
http://www.iammoon.com/albums/Liftin...20post%20lift/
I also have a hoist load support - like a tall jack stand for use with the hoist (lift).
If you have a Harbor Freight store near you, pm me
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best regards -
mqqn
I have a Auto-Lifters 8000# low-profile,symmetric service lift.
I position the C5 between the posts so that the rearmost edge of the outside rear-view mirrors are centered in the post.
This positions the car such that the lift arms will clear the tires, and allow the arms to swing under the frame.
On my lift, the C5 is wider than the lift arms can accommodate, so I remove the lift's screw-on adapters and position the lift arms to make contact directly with the lift arms.
Here is a link to a simple slide show of how I put a C5 on my lift - coincidentally, I was lifting a quicksilver Z06....
http://www.iammoon.com/albums/Liftin...20post%20lift/
I also have a hoist load support - like a tall jack stand for use with the hoist (lift).
If you have a Harbor Freight store near you, pm me
/best regards -
mqqn
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From: Vancouver Washington
Hi Z06Hellcat -
I have a Auto-Lifters 8000# low-profile,symmetric service lift.
I position the C5 between the posts so that the rearmost edge of the outside rear-view mirrors are centered in the post.
This positions the car such that the lift arms will clear the tires, and allow the arms to swing under the frame.
On my lift, the C5 is wider than the lift arms can accommodate, so I remove the lift's screw-on adapters and position the lift arms to make contact directly with the lift arms.
Here is a link to a simple slide show of how I put a C5 on my lift - coincidentally, I was lifting a quicksilver Z06....
http://www.iammoon.com/albums/Liftin...20post%20lift/
I also have a hoist load support - like a tall jack stand for use with the hoist (lift).
If you have a Harbor Freight store near you, pm me /
best regards -
mqqn
I have a Auto-Lifters 8000# low-profile,symmetric service lift.
I position the C5 between the posts so that the rearmost edge of the outside rear-view mirrors are centered in the post.
This positions the car such that the lift arms will clear the tires, and allow the arms to swing under the frame.
On my lift, the C5 is wider than the lift arms can accommodate, so I remove the lift's screw-on adapters and position the lift arms to make contact directly with the lift arms.
Here is a link to a simple slide show of how I put a C5 on my lift - coincidentally, I was lifting a quicksilver Z06....
http://www.iammoon.com/albums/Liftin...20post%20lift/
I also have a hoist load support - like a tall jack stand for use with the hoist (lift).
If you have a Harbor Freight store near you, pm me
/best regards -
mqqn
I use exactly the same procedure with my Bend Pac 10C two post.
Last edited by Last C5; Mar 14, 2008 at 12:18 PM.
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I don't have a lift yet, but will have come one day after I move. There are four lift points under there as already noted. But with any first time lifting...always get the wheels just barely off the ground then push on that front end to insure its stable. You dont want to find out the hard way that you got it wrong with it way up in the air.
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It might help (those replying and yourself) to know if the lift is symmetric or asymmetric and manufacturer. That difference allows for positioning of any vehicle (load balance) in relationship to the vertical columns. Work safe!
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I did an internet search using keywords "asymmetrical lift"...you might continue with those keywords and find more information...
The Asymmetric Design two post lift (CL 7,000/10,000 BPA, CL 7,000/10,000 OHA, SL 10,000 OH) allows you to lift a car or truck off center from the two posts, either more to the front, or more to the rear (this is called "30/70" - 30% weight to one side of the posts, 70% weight to the opposite side of the posts). This allows you to open doors freely without the them hitting the posts. This model is recommended if you're going to be using it mostly for lifting cars or normal trucks, as opposed to trucks with a real long wheelbase.
The Symmetric Design two post lift (CL 7,000/10,000 BPA, CL 7,000/10,000 OHA, SL 10,000 OH, SL 12,000 OH) is ideal for lifting vehicles that have a long wheelbase. The weight of the vehicle is distributed more evenly "50/50" (50% weight up front / 50% of the weight to the rear), making the vehicle more secure when lifted. This design can be used for lifting just about any standard truck or car on the market.
The Symmetric Design two post lift (CL 7,000/10,000 BPA, CL 7,000/10,000 OHA, SL 10,000 OH, SL 12,000 OH) is ideal for lifting vehicles that have a long wheelbase. The weight of the vehicle is distributed more evenly "50/50" (50% weight up front / 50% of the weight to the rear), making the vehicle more secure when lifted. This design can be used for lifting just about any standard truck or car on the market.
Melting Slicks
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From: Niagara Falls NY
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My lift is too high to swing the arms under.I jack the car up from the back with a floor jack and then swing the arms under.I'm not at my shop right now but I do remember the front arms are at 90 degrees to the car and the rear arms go back about 30 degrees from the fronts.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Hi Z06Hellcat -
I have a Auto-Lifters 8000# low-profile,symmetric service lift.
I position the C5 between the posts so that the rearmost edge of the outside rear-view mirrors are centered in the post.
This positions the car such that the lift arms will clear the tires, and allow the arms to swing under the frame.
On my lift, the C5 is wider than the lift arms can accommodate, so I remove the lift's screw-on adapters and position the lift arms to make contact directly with the lift arms.
Here is a link to a simple slide show of how I put a C5 on my lift - coincidentally, I was lifting a quicksilver Z06....
http://www.iammoon.com/albums/Liftin...20post%20lift/
I also have a hoist load support - like a tall jack stand for use with the hoist (lift).
If you have a Harbor Freight store near you, pm me /
best regards -
mqqn
I have a Auto-Lifters 8000# low-profile,symmetric service lift.
I position the C5 between the posts so that the rearmost edge of the outside rear-view mirrors are centered in the post.
This positions the car such that the lift arms will clear the tires, and allow the arms to swing under the frame.
On my lift, the C5 is wider than the lift arms can accommodate, so I remove the lift's screw-on adapters and position the lift arms to make contact directly with the lift arms.
Here is a link to a simple slide show of how I put a C5 on my lift - coincidentally, I was lifting a quicksilver Z06....
http://www.iammoon.com/albums/Liftin...20post%20lift/
I also have a hoist load support - like a tall jack stand for use with the hoist (lift).
If you have a Harbor Freight store near you, pm me
/best regards -
mqqn
