Re: [DML] stacking DeLoreans (storage)
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Re: [DML] stacking DeLoreans (storage)
- From: "Ed Garbade" <edgarbade@xxxx>
- Date: Sat, 01 Dec 2001 07:43:52 -0500
I was looking for one of these too some time ago. Its on my "one of these
days list". In addition to items previously mentioned like ceiling
clearance, dripping oil, smooth floor, 2 vs. 4 post, etc... there is one
other significant thing you need to consider. Will the floor of you garage
support it.
I'm not a structural engineer but it certainly seems stress to the floor
would be a lot different on four small hard wheels vs. four car tires. In
addition you are adding the weight of the stand too you have that additional
weight over a much smaller surface area.
Other things I considered were the 2 post required mounting (which seemed to
be more foundation work) and I just didn't like the idea of my suspension
dangling over long storage periods. Also some vendors did not discuss
whether their systems had Locks (vs. leaving it up to the hydraulic
cylinders to hold the load).
There were several good companies I found online. TopLift was one I liked
(with the drip tray) because the hydraulics were enclosed (I live near the
ocean and salt air really loves hydraulic cylinders).
Ed
10541
I am in the market to buy a 'toplift'.
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