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Sounds like you’ve got a lot of work to do on those 3! I think if I did it again I could of really done with getting the car a bit higher off the ground it was a bit of a struggle for space with the axle stands. I’d love a 2 post lift but not enough roof height in the garage unfortunately.
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Erm...those 5. Capris plural.
I use the BiLs 2 post lift often for general work. Can't see it'd be any good for sill work as the pads sit under the sills.
Even with wheel adapters like this would you get good enough access?
Ahh my bad, well then you’ve definitely got a lot of work to do ha ha..
Hmm that’s true I guess the space would still be quite tight with a lift, maybe a scissor lift would be better but I suppose it depends on the car and if there’s a suitable place to put the pads other than the jacking points.
I guess a set of taller axle stands would have been enough as mine are quite short and it was a bit of a struggle to get the spray gun under there when painting the underside of the sill.
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I've seen them done over a pit which had heavy duty sleepers in. Drive the car over the sleepers then remove the slabs in the centre.
Chap I know has built a shallow "kneeling pit" he sits rather than stands in.
Chap I know has built a shallow "kneeling pit" he sits rather than stands in.
No gloves. Often doesn't use his helmet.
And his welds look very sooty - not enough gas perhaps?
Very skilled obviously but trying to teach people he should set an example.
Yeah sure post one up, I’ve seen some bigger ones from SGS but not sure how much bigger they are than what I’ve got, will have to measure them.
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The back of one of my Capris is sat on this home made dolly. Very stable. In theory you could put pipe supports on to go much higher. At the mo I just have wooden blocks drilled out that sit over the silver, tubular stubs and support on the chassis rails.
He is.
The two heights are 29in for the V and 27.5 for the flat top one which is extremely sturdy and are being used on the Jimny with the pad area an exact size to fit the chassis box section. I paid £50 for each pair and have two of the sturdy ones. That was a steal for them I reckon.
I like the look of those flat top ones I could do with something like that for next time, I just went and measured the ones I have and they’re only 17” at full height so something like what you have would give me loads more room. I do need to clean up the front jacking points and redo the stonechip on them af some point soon so I’ll have a look.
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I have a set of these...they have a mechanical lock which I really like. I also use a pair of cut down sleepers at the other end to raise the car. I prefer to keep the weight of the car sitting on it's wheels when it would be naturally if I can.
T be honest a set of cut down sleepers all round would work fine I think (with suitable wheel stops etc)
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T be honest a set of cut down sleepers all round would work fine I think (with suitable wheel stops etc)
Hydraulic car ramps 1350kg capacity - ideal for lowered suspension
Our heavy duty hydraulic car ramps 1350kg capacity have a low drive on height of 5" making them ideal for cars with lowered suspensions
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With my old V top stands I cut some wood to fit in the top so I could use them under chassis rails.
The sticker on the flat top ones is in French but has a name Siepa and number E 071 090 plus a rating of 9 Tonnes. I won them at a auction, a pair at a time over two auctions and believe they could be pricey. Unfortunately a Google search does not produce any relevant solution.
We have a couple of sets of the sgs 6 ton stands, max height is 560mm, really good quality and very stable
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I find sleepers work well!
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Home made rotisserie behind?
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Down to £33.59 a pair inc VAT I see. Very tempted...
