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zipdoa
03-30-2009, 10:56 AM
I need to get my car off the ground, and was wondering what the best method is? I want to be able to safely weld some spots underneath the car, but have to lift the car by the frame. Is there any sort of jack that is used specificly for bringing the entire car off the ground (that is available for home use, of course) or am I going to have to go to crappy tire and get three more car jacks?
GQBalla
03-30-2009, 10:59 AM
i would also like to know :D
BigMass
03-30-2009, 11:02 AM
Originally posted by zipdoa
I need to get my car off the ground, and was wondering what the best method is? I want to be able to safely weld some spots underneath the car, but have to lift the car by the frame. Is there any sort of jack that is used specificly for bringing the entire car off the ground (that is available for home use, of course) or am I going to have to go to crappy tire and get three more car jacks?

http://www.discountramps.com/car_ramps_jacks.jpg
scat19
03-30-2009, 11:04 AM
4 Jack stands dude..... ?
zipdoa
03-30-2009, 11:21 AM
something along the lines of this http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/7769/rx1gu4.jpg except it lifts by the frame
ExtraSlow
03-30-2009, 11:30 AM
Use one jack, and jack stands. Don't put yourself underneath anything that is supported by jacks only.
bituerbo
03-30-2009, 12:15 PM
Originally posted by zipdoa
something along the lines of this http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/7769/rx1gu4.jpg except it lifts by the frame

I wonder if my condo board would allow one of those :poosie:
benyl
03-30-2009, 12:23 PM
Considering one of those lifts will likely cost 2-3 times the price of the car you just bought, I doubt it would be worth it.
zipdoa
03-30-2009, 12:36 PM
Originally posted by benyl
Considering one of those lifts will likely cost 2-3 times the price of the car you just bought, I doubt it would be worth it.

... something along that idea. it was an example. but i guess it's more productive to make negative remarks?

I'm simply looking for the SAFEST and BEST way to lift my car in my garage, so I can remove the rear end and get some welding done.
benyl
03-30-2009, 12:37 PM
It has been said. Jack stands.
canuckcarguy
03-30-2009, 02:10 PM
Some of those home-garage hoists are only a couple of thousand dollars, which seems like good value if you:

1. work on your own car lots
2. need extra car storage
3. have adequate height in your garage.
zipdoa
03-30-2009, 02:41 PM
Originally posted by canuckcarguy
Some of those home-garage hoists are only a couple of thousand dollars, which seems like good value if you:

1. work on your own car lots
2. need extra car storage
3. have adequate height in your garage.

The problem is my garage is only 8 feet high until you hit the framing... that's why i'm looking for a garage hoist that is only designed for working on the car, not parking another underneath.
psycoticclown
03-30-2009, 02:57 PM
Just go to U-Wrench, you can rent one of their hoists for $20/hr.
benyl
03-30-2009, 02:59 PM
You can get old screw driven hoists... they are slow, but do the job in small garages.
TurboD
03-30-2009, 11:56 PM
lift king, 12th street ne

they are also opening a new showroom, called dream garage
ercchry
03-30-2009, 11:59 PM
scissor lift.... dunno the price

http://nationalautotools.com/images/midriselift.jpg
5000Audi
03-31-2009, 12:02 AM
jack stands.. cheapest and safe... or go to Uwrench on rent a hoist and your good to go.. they also have welders n whatnot there
zipdoa
03-31-2009, 12:45 PM
Originally posted by ercchry
scissor lift.... dunno the price

http://nationalautotools.com/images/midriselift.jpg

VERY cool... not sure how safe it is but i'll look into it... thanks for the post!
canuckcarguy
03-31-2009, 01:23 PM
Originally posted by zipdoa


The problem is my garage is only 8 feet high until you hit the framing... that's why i'm looking for a garage hoist that is only designed for working on the car, not parking another underneath.

I'm in the same boat. In my next house, a full height garage is a deal-breaker for me.
zipdoa
03-31-2009, 01:47 PM
http://york.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-tools-equipment-NEW-MID-RISE-SCISSOR-LIFT-CAR-LIFT-HOIST-FOR-GARAGE-OR-BODY-SHOP-W0QQAdIdZ94654452

I would pay half the price for one of those... but it looks like it blocks access to removing a diff/subframe... better for changing wheels and such.

http://img1.classistatic.com/cps/l/kj/08/12/16/837/r1/6737ckd_20.jpeg
R154
03-31-2009, 01:56 PM
seriously jack stands. easiest, cheapest.

I believe the more complicated the answer, the more likely it will fail. you are better off spending top dollar on some nice michellin jackstands then looking around for a scissor lift, or a hoist.

NEVER get under a car that is on jacks. NEVER.
R154
03-31-2009, 01:57 PM
I meant a hydraulic jack, not jack stands sir.
ZedMan
03-31-2009, 04:48 PM
In terms of flexibility, price, and simplicity a good hydraulic jack + jackstands is tough to beat.
chkolny541
03-31-2009, 05:35 PM
Originally posted by benyl
Considering one of those lifts will likely cost 2-3 times the price of the car you just bought, I doubt it would be worth it.

i was thinking the same thing