| carguy | -- 05-17-2012 @ 10:54 AM |
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I'm about to put my '34 Cabriolet up on my new 2 post hoist and I wonder if there is any reference that will show me the approximate fore and aft balance point. I'm probably over-thinking this and likely a good guesstimate is good enough but if there is a reference then I'd like to use it. My guess would be approximately a foot or so aft of the firewall Bill Brown '34 Cabriolet
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| ford38v8 | -- 05-17-2012 @ 12:16 PM |
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Bill, that's not critical, as you'll adjust your outriggers to the outermost points of support anyway. This is the best part of a two point hoist, in that you can go fore & aft, depending on where you need to work. You're a lucky guy. I wish my wife would buy me one too! Alan
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| mrtexas | -- 05-17-2012 @ 7:39 PM |
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I have a 2 post lift. What I do is grab the front bumper and rock it a little. If properly balanced then it feels firm. It is easier to try than describe.
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| supereal | -- 05-18-2012 @ 8:35 AM |
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We have two very large Mohawk two post hoists at our shop. We lift trucks, as well as other vehicles safely. This requires a set of adapters to match the pads on the arms to the lift points before hoisting to keep the vehicle in the same position as it was on the ground. I'm leery of the "home type" hoists because some I've seen appear to be of light construction. You buy a hoist so you can work under it, which sometimes requires moving large components such as rear end, transmissions etc. That means careful selection for your safety, regardless of price.
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| carguy | -- 05-18-2012 @ 8:48 AM |
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Good advice Supereal. Mine is a 9,000# Bendpak. I have only assumed that would be safe. Bill Brown '34 Cabriolet
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