2-post lift for a Westy: comments/opinions requested

kirkvw72 · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:24 pm Post subject:

In terms of the garage door being in the way, I had my tracks set up to hug the ceiling as close as possible. This allows the door to not be a potential problem.
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dobryan · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:54 pm Post subject:

cellerdoor · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:56 pm Post subject:

Check out liftmaster residential 3800 jackshaft openers. Made for these situations
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dobryan · Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 1:40 pm Post subject:

dobryan · Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 6:20 pm Post subject:

Also thinking hard about this lift.

http://www.americanautomotiveequipment.com/UnitedProducts-2-Post-Lift-Model-TP9A-p/tp9a.htm

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kirkvw72 uses it and has had good results.
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dobryan · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 2:33 pm Post subject:

I finally pulled the trigger on a BendPak XPR-9 Dual-Width Floorplate Chain-Over Two Post Short Car Lift.

Just finished the install. Very Happy

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'87 Westy w/ 2002 Subaru EJ25 and Peloquin TBD

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The Western Syncro build
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denwood · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 4:18 pm Post subject:

Dave, looks great Smile

. I should have had my van up in the air by now but my install was stopped dead due to concrete too thin. 2 yards 4000 psi concrete due tomorrow. The Bendpack looks solid! What is the yellow plate that looks bolted to the floor on the near column?
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dobryan · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 5:03 pm Post subject:

Dennis, That yellow plate is an extra anchor plate that is an option on another lift. I used it on that lift base because I hit welded wire in several holes and although I was able to drill thru the reinforcing the hole was slightly damaged and the anchors set slightly higher than I liked. This gave me 5 more anchors to make me feel better. Very Happy

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'87 Westy w/ 2002 Subaru EJ25 and Peloquin TBD

"To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive." Robert Louis Stevenson

MD>Canada>AK>WA>OR>CA>AZ>UT>WY>SD
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=620646

Building a bus for travel in Europe (euroBus)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=695371

The Western Syncro build
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=746794

denwood · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 6:24 pm Post subject:

I hear you. There was so much talk of issues with the maxjax anchors (wej-it, mechanical type anchors), I ended up ordering two sets of the epoxy versions which apparently are much more reliable. My plan is to install a few extra anchors once the slab is set, so can vary width on the hoist for smaller/larger vehicles.

Dave, is your ceiling at 10ft?
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dobryan · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 7:05 pm Post subject:

Yep, Ceiling is 10 feet from slab to drywall.
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'87 Westy w/ 2002 Subaru EJ25 and Peloquin TBD

"To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive." Robert Louis Stevenson

MD>Canada>AK>WA>OR>CA>AZ>UT>WY>SD
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=620646

Building a bus for travel in Europe (euroBus)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=695371

The Western Syncro build
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=746794


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