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JARblue 11-13-2019 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3889213)
When you gets yours setup, I need to know the distance between the tracks on the inside of the runways. I think I can use the Danmar rolling jack with my bendpak and that would save me $600.

Width between runways is 37-1/2 inches :twocents:

https://dannmar.com/d-7.html

JARblue 11-13-2019 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3889214)
maybe a bobcat with forks instead of bucket is available.

Worst case is I'm hoping there a local active construction site that I'm working on where I can ask the guys to help out for some extra side cash. I can make it worth their while if they can get it to my house lol

eastwest2300 11-13-2019 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3889191)
He is just PO'd cause there was a Z test mule running on the ring and he doesn't want to admit it did happen. The new 300z will be coming in the future.

:icon14::icon14::icon14:

JARblue 11-13-2019 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 3889221)
:icon14::icon14::icon14:

:eek:


:hello:

eastwest2300 11-13-2019 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3889204)
I got an offer (from a dealer!) for the Lexus today. $4K :tup:

It looks like a very reasonable private sale should net me $5500ish. That will cover most of the upcoming vet costs for Athena plus a new 4 post Danmar lift :D :D

Hoping to take care of the sale by the end of the year.

:happydance:

madwi 11-13-2019 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3889218)
I've got several options for the runways. One is a multi-flatbed dolly setup where I can move it myself. But friends are available. Should be fine. The runways are only about 400 lbs each, so not too terrible. Two of us can manhandle it if necessary. Four will make it easy.

Engine hoist is already on the purchase list for the garage, so I may have one by then. If not, I'm not worried.

three of us lifted the runway into place so it wasnt too bad.

BettyZ 11-13-2019 09:10 PM

Pressure switch on air compressor **** the bed, and this stubborn plastic clip-demon didnt want to release so...

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eastwest2300 11-13-2019 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3889222)
:eek:


:hello:

:hello::hello::hello:

eastwest2300 11-13-2019 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ (Post 3889226)
Pressure switch on air compressor **** the bed, and this stubborn plastic clip-demon didnt want to release so...

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JARblue 11-13-2019 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 3889227)
:hello::hello::hello:

:tiphat:

Spooler 11-13-2019 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3889211)
Danmar D-7. Four post. The 7X is much easier to find but it's too tall for my garage :(

Why did you guys get 4 post lifts? They are so limited on what you can do and use them for. Do they make you nervous or something?

eastwest2300 11-13-2019 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3889230)
:tiphat:

spend that money duuude...

Rusty 11-13-2019 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3889191)
He is just PO'd cause there was a Z test mule running on the ring and he doesn't want to admit it did happen. The new 300z will be coming in the future.

It's coming alright. In 2120. And it will look like a Bricklin. :driving:

Rusty 11-13-2019 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3889194)
:icon14:

You must have actually let that dealer take your hard-earned money for a down payment :eek:

What did PT Barnum say?

Rusty 11-13-2019 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3889234)
Why did you guys get 4 post lifts? They are so limited on what you can do and use them for. Do they make you nervous or something?

Yea, I would go with a twin post if I got one.

madwi 11-13-2019 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3889234)
Why did you guys get 4 post lifts? They are so limited on what you can do and use them for. Do they make you nervous or something?

Created an extra parking space for me. Plus the slope of the garage floor and the cuts for expansion joints would have put the two post lift supports too close and would risk cracking and pulling out the bolts.
https://i.imgur.com/1wnmvtHl.jpg

madwi 11-13-2019 09:58 PM

What is something that a two post can do that the four cant? I can get all the wheels off the runways without issue.

Rusty 11-13-2019 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ (Post 3889226)
Pressure switch on air compressor **** the bed, and this stubborn plastic clip-demon didnt want to release so...

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Just a minor SNAFU. :icon14:

madwi 11-13-2019 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ (Post 3889226)
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Spooler 11-13-2019 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3889247)
What is something that a two post can do that the four cant? I can get all the wheels off the runways without issue.

Simple, try dropping the motor out the bottom of the car. Doing suspension work those dang planks are in the way. You can do it but it would be a pain in the butt. Drop the rear subframe out of the car. With a 2 post you have total access to underneath the car to do anything. Not so with a 4 post. If you have ever used a 2 post, the 4 post would have never been an option. Store a car? Someone needs his own garage.

madwi 11-13-2019 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3889251)
Simple, try dropping the motor out the bottom of the car. Doing suspension work those dang planks are in the way. You can do it but it would be a pain in the butt. Drop the rear subframe out of the car. With a 2 post you have total access to underneath the car to do anything. Not so with a 4 post.

Suspension work is actually really easy on it. I've replaced everything so far without any issues at all. Nothing really difficult about those other things either. More than enough room. :tup:

Rusty 11-13-2019 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3889244)
Created an extra parking space for me. Plus the slope of the garage floor and the cuts for expansion joints would have put the two post lift supports too close and would risk cracking and pulling out the bolts.
https://i.imgur.com/1wnmvtHl.jpg

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Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3889247)
What is something that a two post can do that the four cant? I can get all the wheels off the runways without issue.

2 post vs 4 post. It depends on your concrete floor. The 4 post can be used on almost any thickness of floor. The 2 post needs special attention on the construction of the floor. The floor has to be thicker around the post. The anchor bolts are deeper in the concrete.

I've worked with a 4 post, 2 post, and 1 post when I worked for Goodyear. I prefer the 2 post for about 90% of the work I did. I didn't like the 1 post after I worked with 2 post. Had too many cars move around on them.

madwi 11-13-2019 10:16 PM

A two post was the plan from the get go but the garage floor slope, thickness and expansion joints spacing and general headache and expenses of fixing those issues, the four post was by far the best options.

madwi 11-13-2019 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3889253)
2 post vs 4 post. It depends on your concrete floor. The 4 post can be used on almost any thickness of floor. The 2 post needs special attention on the construction of the floor. The floor has to be thicker around the post. The anchor bolts are deeper in the concrete.

I've worked with a 4 post, 2 post, and 1 post when I worked for Goodyear. I prefer the 2 post for about 90% of the work I did. I didn't like the 1 post after I worked with 2 post. Had too many cars move around on them.

Yep, exactly. I would have had to cut out sections for footers and then create a flat spot that would be janky with the rest of the floor being sloped. It was not feasible to install a two post. I can do everything I need to do, plus I gained a parking spot for new a new toy or two.

BettyZ 11-13-2019 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3889247)
What is something that a two post can do that the four cant? I can get all the wheels off the runways without issue.

Take up less space? Cook paninis? Give you the chance to recreate this photo?





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BettyZ 11-13-2019 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3889249)
Just a minor SNAFU. :icon14:

When in doubt, cut it out.

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eastwest2300 11-13-2019 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3889244)
Created an extra parking space for me. Plus the slope of the garage floor and the cuts for expansion joints would have put the two post lift supports too close and would risk cracking and pulling out the bolts.
https://i.imgur.com/1wnmvtHl.jpg

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eastwest2300 11-13-2019 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3889252)
Suspension work is actually really easy on it. I've replaced everything so far without any issues at all. Nothing really difficult about those other things either. More than enough room. :tup:

:rock:

i like it duuude...:iagree:

eastwest2300 11-13-2019 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ (Post 3889257)
When in doubt, cut it out.

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:iagree::iagree::iagree:

eastwest2300 11-13-2019 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ (Post 3889256)
Take up less space? Cook paninis? Give you the chance to recreate this photo?





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:eek:

:facepalm:

:icon14:

:eek:

Rusty 11-13-2019 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ (Post 3889256)
Take up less space? Cook paninis? Give you the chance to recreate this photo?





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I seen a 1t 4x4 ford come off a single post. It rolled to the side. I also seen a single post fail, and slam a car to the ground.

It was -10F outside. Brought a car and put it up to do an oil change and some other stuff. Couple of us was under the car, when we heard glass breaking. Looked around and didn't see anything. Go about our business. Lower the car down and the windshield and back window was shattered. The shop heaters was blowing hot air into the windshield and back window. The cold windows didn't like hot air blowing on them. :icon14:

Rusty 11-13-2019 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3889255)
Yep, exactly. I would have had to cut out sections for footers and then create a flat spot that would be janky with the rest of the floor being sloped. It was not feasible to install a two post. I can do everything I need to do, plus I gained a parking spot for new a new toy or two.

Just hope that the top car doesn't drip any fluids into the lower car. Like brake fluid, battery acid, oil, tranny fluid, coolant, etc.

redondoaveb 11-13-2019 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3889264)
Just hope that the top car doesn't drip any fluids into the lower car. Like brake fluid, battery acid, oil, tranny fluid, coolant, etc.

Notice how he put his car on top, he's no dummy. :rofl2:

BettyZ 11-13-2019 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3889264)
Just hope that the top car doesn't drip any fluids into the lower car. Like brake fluid, battery acid, oil, tranny fluid, coolant, etc.

Blinker fluid, methamphetamine-production byproducts, certain human.. fluids... the list goes on!

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madwi 11-13-2019 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3889264)
Just hope that the top car doesn't drip any fluids into the lower car. Like brake fluid, battery acid, oil, tranny fluid, coolant, etc.

Exactly why mine is on top lol. They actually have plastic drip trays you can use if you have a leaky car. Good thing mine isnt leaky. :tup:

madwi 11-13-2019 11:04 PM

Went to the cafe to gets some grub. Chef pulled me aside and said to go look in the walk in cooler. A giant prime rib roast was chilling there. He said hes gonna cut it in thirds for us and should be ready around 2 am. :yum: :tup: :yum: :rock: Time for me to go grocery shopping. Im thinkin grilled asparagus, sauteed mushrooms and onions.

Rusty 11-13-2019 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ (Post 3889266)
Blinker fluid, methamphetamine-production byproducts, certain human.. fluids... the list goes on!

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The meth lab explains a lot of things. :icon14:

Rusty 11-13-2019 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond (Post 3889270)
Home from a long day’s work & look what came in the mail :ugh2:

Where did they tag you at, and for how much?

Was that on toll 43, where you told me that you went straight through instead of going through the toll booth?

I'm still waiting on Colorado to send me tolls from 4 yrs ago to this year. The Photo-Blocker works great for me.

madwi 11-13-2019 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3889269)
The meth lab explains a lot of things. :icon14:

Say my name.
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jchammond 11-13-2019 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3889271)
Where did they tag you at, and for how much?

Was that on toll 43, where you told me that you went straight through instead of going through the toll booth?

I'm still waiting on Colorado to send me tolls from 4 yrs ago to this year. The Photo-Blocker works great for me.

I’ll look; but the $2.80 toll costs $27.80 because of administrative fees X2 :eek:


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