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Grizz1963 · 08-20-2020, 08:10 AM

Hi team

Despite living in England, I know answers are everywhere

Was wondering what options are out there for lifting cars (think American and bigger than Micra or Fiat 500)

I am busy with this slow build carport that will be low as 7’4” or 2200mm or 2.2 meters on the beams.

The Galaxy is about 5’10” or 1800mm or 1.8 meter tall.

So it leaves about 18” or 450mm to rise to the minimum.

If you come forward toward the entrance though it increases to as much as 8’ or 2400mm or 2.4meter but you lose most of your cover.

When I welded the Blazer it was just axle stands and replacing the front end parts was similar with a tall jack and axle stands.

Up she goes. Or is it a he??

Made safe-ish.

Or the rear

Up it goes.

And yes, axle stands too.

Up on axle stands, wheels off

So I am wondering if any of these low lift type hobbyist lifts are worth having. They ideally need to store in a way that you can park a car/truck on top of or over them.

All advice, experience and input appreciated.

I am happy to carry on with jack and axle stands if thats the concensus.

Thanks.

08-20-2020, 08:10 AM	#4501
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,492	Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO! Hi team Despite living in England, I know answers are everywhere Was wondering what options are out there for lifting cars (think American and bigger than Micra or Fiat 500) I am busy with this slow build carport that will be low as 7’4” or 2200mm or 2.2 meters on the beams. The Galaxy is about 5’10” or 1800mm or 1.8 meter tall. So it leaves about 18” or 450mm to rise to the minimum. If you come forward toward the entrance though it increases to as much as 8’ or 2400mm or 2.4meter but you lose most of your cover. When I welded the Blazer it was just axle stands and replacing the front end parts was similar with a tall jack and axle stands. Up she goes. Or is it a he?? Made safe-ish. Or the rear Up it goes. And yes, axle stands too. Up on axle stands, wheels off So I am wondering if any of these low lift type hobbyist lifts are worth having. They ideally need to store in a way that you can park a car/truck on top of or over them. All advice, experience and input appreciated. I am happy to carry on with jack and axle stands if thats the concensus. Thanks. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.