Re: [DML] stacking DeLoreans (storage)

["Ed Garbade" <edgarbade@xxxx>]

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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