Because GRM's easier than Google...
Like these, actually: http://www.cjautos.site90.net/hyramp.html
They'd be useful for those of us who don't have the space needed for a lift but need something better/higher than the regular drive-on ramps.
A quick look around doesn't show anything like it at the usual suspects like Northern Tool.
I like the idea... but the price akk http://youtu.be/NKm_TgBpOBU
16" when raised? Isn't that lower than a lot of jack stands? Other than the ease of lifting, I fail to see how this is better than a jack and stands. And with the plethora of quick-pump jacks around these days, I'm guessing the old fashioned technique would actually be faster.
16" is the bottom of the tire though... so it's prob higher then most SUV stand when at full lift
This is the one I really want
http://www.cjautos.site90.net/3in1.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfKMO6eR2Bk
It seems they are avaliable all over europe and I have yet to read about anyone who was less than delighted with theirs but there are none in the states.
Who wants to go in on a minimum order of 30? http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/205527094/Mini_Tilting_Lift_LT0207_1500_.html
I am thinking the maximum weight of 1500KG(3300lbs) is why they don't bother selling them here. I can imagine lawsuits happening when someone gets under their SUV on one of these.
I really need one though.
Yeah, if that's 16" at the bottom of the tire, the frame is going to be 24" up. If I have jack stands that are stout enough to get a vehicle 24" up, my creeper won't fit between them. The price seems insane though, when there are other alternatives.
assuming u have 8 inches of ground clearance... i need a low profile jack to be able to lift anywhere on my car about 3.5-4 inches is my ground clearance.... and price isnt all that bad... my floorjack was 700.
I would not mind having a set.. but I bet shipping would kill you
damn.. i hate it when i have ideas for cool products that already exist.. i dreamed this exact same thing up about 15 years ago- with one under each of the 4 wheels- but i don't think i ever told anyone about it..
KATYB wrote: my floorjack was 700.
Huh, I would have figured a 24K solid gold floor jack wouldn't be very strong...
How the heck do you spend $700 on a floor jack. I've seen 4-post lifts for not that much more.
DrBoost wrote:KATYB wrote: my floorjack was 700.Huh, I would have figured a 24K solid gold floor jack wouldn't be very strong... How the heck do you spend $700 on a floor jack. I've seen 4-post lifts for not that much more.
The floor jack is make in the USA.
OTC used to make some damn good jacks.
Maybe get two of these and add ramps. http://www.tractorsupply.com/vehicle-maintenance-accessories/jacks-stands-ramps/jacks/big-red-1500-lbs-motorcycle-jack-1160007
I picked up a few of these off this site...
http://www.liquidation.com/auction/view?id=4559714
Bought mine from the Texas part..this is from Indiana.
In true Grassroots style I bought 3 for $385, got 2 working and sold 1 for $500. It stays where I can park on top of it and gets used a lot. Tires, brakes, oil changes, clutch, even an engine swap on an Escort were made easier. Often just lift the car to get it to a more comfortable height for working under the hood!
Bruce
DrBoost wrote:KATYB wrote: my floorjack was 700.Huh, I would have figured a 24K solid gold floor jack wouldn't be very strong... How the heck do you spend $700 on a floor jack. I've seen 4-post lifts for not that much more.
When you buy one of those 1 pump NASCAR deals that weigh like 4 lbs........
I keep thinking I want that scafolding dealerships have to run cars up on to draw crowds.
http://www.amazon.com/Capacity-Stinger-Aluminum-Racing-OTC-1537/dp/B000I1IKZI/ref=sr_1_8?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1309866634&sr=1-8 similar to this but purchased 6 years ago... things have gotten cheaper.. but its 5 pumps all th way up. its not this exact same jack just looks the like this.
I don't know why, but I have a hard time trusting jackstands. I always have stacked spare wheels/tires under the car when I'm working on it. Plus my driveway has a slight incline, so I tend to use my wheel ramps as much as possible.
foxtrapper wrote: I keep thinking I want that scafolding dealerships have to run cars up on to draw crowds.
I would love one of those
I have a feeling a slammed E30 isn't going to go over any of those.
The hydraulic ramps horrify me, but egnorant's pad lift idea intrigues me. I hardly trust drive-on fixed height ramps, much less 16" tall rickety hydraulic ones.
foxtrapper wrote: I keep thinking I want that scafolding dealerships have to run cars up on to draw crowds.
around here, they tend to be angled to make the 4X4 t rucks look more badass or something, so probably not the best idea for doing work under the car.
Taiden wrote: I don't know why, but I have a hard time trusting jackstands. I always have stacked spare wheels/tires under the car when I'm working on it. Plus my driveway has a slight incline, so I tend to use my wheel ramps as much as possible.
put your car up on a set of good -not made out of 16 gauge stamped steel with 3 legs- jackstands and try to push it off.. i bet you can't.
I know.. but they still creep me out
mad_machine wrote: I know.. but they still creep me out
Exactly. It's like how some people are scared of water I guess. I use them, I just stuff huge amounts of things under the car to slow it down just in case. A jamaican taught me the wheel trick, cos most people there work with four scissor jacks on dirt.
the wheel trick is a good one.. considering the car will probably have a wheel or two off at the time.
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