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Great job on your videos. I recall when I got my first two post lift about 29 years ago, and I also didn't know much about lifts then. You learn as you go, but having videos like yours are great to help new owners reduce the risks in using a lift. As a retired mechanic, and having installed a new lift about two years ago, I would say you are spot on with your recommended accessories. I do prefer a high stand over a trans jack for vehicle stabilizing, based on the load ratings. But, it's all good. Thanks. Stew B.
I have a inground lift in my home shop..it's an old single Post lift..I resqude.from. demolition of a service station..I'm restoring it.. before I put it in the ground.. oil tank will be above ground,so I have no issues..with oil .love your shop..looks great.
I do use a tool cart. I have a shelf on each end, so if I need to close the lid I can. I also modified the drawer catch so they do NOT automatically lock when the lid closes.
I 100 percent agree with your list BUT I would increase it by 1 more item and make the top item some portable lighting. Makes every item on your list easier and or safer to use when you can see exactly what you are doing.
Just used my new symmetric champion lift for the first time this weekend. Really kinda jealous of your asymmetric. Just picked up a 20 gallon oil drain. Realizing the next thing on my list is definitely one of those under hoist stands. Having a long 1/2 ton truck on mine def made me nervous the way it rocked back and forth. Great suggestion on the transmission jack!! I’ll look at those.
i went with a rubbermaid cart for a tool tray. a lot more service area, and i can use it to wheel in parts and packages. plus shop towels stay handy on the bottom shelf. can also add a raised plywood top to give yourself another work surface
Great video! I am in the process of building my garage and will be putting a lift in it at some point. You have given me a bunch of good ideas. Thank you!
I would add under lift lighting before a transmission jack, unless you have to pull a transmission. Electrical outlet, air line, and a cut off switch for the hydraulic motor, in case the.relay or motor starter gets stuck. Tool tray is a must and tall jack stands.
I added a long extension cord to my lift button and can look under while starting the lift to check the alignment of the lift arms. and It has a magnet on it that I can attach to the support jack on the rear of the truck so I can not try to lower the truck with the stand in place and crash the trucl off the lift. my not be osha but works for me
I'm thinking of getting a tool tray for working on my car in the driveway. I have no garage and I'm tired of resting my tools around the engine bay of the car.
Hi Repair geek . I have good question for ya . This past summer I started a fluid film undercoating business. It been going very well. I now soon colder months with be approching us. My question what is a heat source that fluid film won't hurt. I currently have a wood stove in there but haven't used it yet . I used to burn one in my house for over 20 years but switched to something more convenient such as a pellet stove. I really am thinking about putting one in my uninsulated garage which is a 26x36 with 13 ft ceilings. Im a little concerned that the fluid film misr from when I spray it s Will affect the pellet stove. Please give me your thoughts on this . Thank you
How tall are you Mr. it looks like you would have to be hunched over under that truck while working on it? I'm 5' 10" and I will need to stand straight upright so as not to suffer with my bad back.
can you do an update video on what you did to remedy the AMP and wire ordeal did you rewire the lift with bigger wire also did you install a lower safety stop yet at the bottom so you can lift it only a foot or so, do you know how many amps it was pulling when you lifted your heaviest vehicle? thanks for making these videos.
No need to do an update video. I haven't done anything. I do not use the overhead safety switch. I just watch when I raise something. Big vans would hit the garage door before the safety switch anyways. Max amperage is about 12-14 amps. That was measured dead heading the pump at max height attempting to go higher. That is the most hydraulic pressure the system can see. You can't change the bottom lock. That you require a whole new carriage assembly. The carriage is what has 1/2 of the lock mechanism on it. About the only thing I've done to the lift is maintenance. Check the lags bolt torque yes they have moved slightly as the lift/bolts settle. They have held tight the past 3 years or so without changes. That and oil the cables and pulleys. Thats all I've done other than use it for 4 years.
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My Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/repairgeek
Help support the channel, buy using my Amazon links
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases and your cost is exactly the same.
Great job on your videos. I recall when I got my first two post lift about 29 years ago, and I also didn't know much about lifts then. You learn as you go, but having videos like yours are great to help new owners reduce the risks in using a lift.
As a retired mechanic, and having installed a new lift about two years ago, I would say you are spot on with your recommended accessories.
I do prefer a high stand over a trans jack for vehicle stabilizing, based on the load ratings.
But, it's all good.
Thanks. Stew B.
Put your oil catch pan on the transmission jack.
Lol 😆 yeah you could 100%
I put the oil drain pan on my transmission jack, so that's another way to save on a piece of equipment.
I have a inground lift in my home shop..it's an old single Post lift..I resqude.from. demolition of a service station..I'm restoring it.. before I put it in the ground.. oil tank will be above ground,so I have no issues..with oil .love your shop..looks great.
I do use a tool cart. I have a shelf on each end, so if I need to close the lid I can. I also modified the drawer catch so they do NOT automatically lock when the lid closes.
I 100 percent agree with your list BUT I would increase it by 1 more item and make the top item some portable lighting. Makes every item on your list easier and or safer to use when you can see exactly what you are doing.
Buy a short rope light.
Just used my new symmetric champion lift for the first time this weekend. Really kinda jealous of your asymmetric. Just picked up a 20 gallon oil drain. Realizing the next thing on my list is definitely one of those under hoist stands. Having a long 1/2 ton truck on mine def made me nervous the way it rocked back and forth. Great suggestion on the transmission jack!! I’ll look at those.
i went with a rubbermaid cart for a tool tray. a lot more service area, and i can use it to wheel in parts and packages. plus shop towels stay handy on the bottom shelf. can also add a raised plywood top to give yourself another work surface
👍 thanks, just got a challenger lift installed in my garage and this is exactly what i was looking for
Great video! I am in the process of building my garage and will be putting a lift in it at some point. You have given me a bunch of good ideas. Thank you!
Good feedback. Thanks !
I would add under lift lighting before a transmission jack, unless you have to pull a transmission. Electrical outlet, air line, and a cut off switch for the hydraulic motor, in case the.relay or motor starter gets stuck. Tool tray is a must and tall jack stands.
*Yet another great video!*
You should also get a set of 4 wheel hangers that mount to the lift arms. I'd get those before getting a transmission jack.
4 wheel hangers?
*Another great story!*
A hydraulic lift table can serve multiple functions have to build some adapters for it
I added a long extension cord to my lift button and can look under while starting the lift to check the alignment of the lift arms. and It has a magnet on it that I can attach to the support jack on the rear of the truck so I can not try to lower the truck with the stand in place and crash the trucl off the lift. my not be osha but works for me
I'm thinking of getting a tool tray for working on my car in the driveway. I have no garage and I'm tired of resting my tools around the engine bay of the car.
Good info
Hi Repair geek . I have good question for ya . This past summer I started a fluid film undercoating business. It been going very well. I now soon colder months with be approching us. My question what is a heat source that fluid film won't hurt. I currently have a wood stove in there but haven't used it yet . I used to burn one in my house for over 20 years but switched to something more convenient such as a pellet stove. I really am thinking about putting one in my uninsulated garage which is a 26x36 with 13 ft ceilings. Im a little concerned that the fluid film misr from when I spray it s
Will affect the pellet stove. Please give me your thoughts on this . Thank you
How tall are you Mr. it looks like you would have to be hunched over under that truck while working on it? I'm 5' 10" and I will need to stand straight upright so as not to suffer with my bad back.
I'm 5' 10" as well. You will have to duck under the tires but at full height I can stand upright.
What's the length of your 10-2 wire from breaker box to the lift.?
can you do an update video on what you did to remedy the AMP and wire ordeal did you rewire the lift with bigger wire also did you install a lower safety stop yet at the bottom so you can lift it only a foot or so, do you know how many amps it was pulling when you lifted your heaviest vehicle? thanks for making these videos.
No need to do an update video. I haven't done anything. I do not use the overhead safety switch. I just watch when I raise something. Big vans would hit the garage door before the safety switch anyways.
Max amperage is about 12-14 amps. That was measured dead heading the pump at max height attempting to go higher. That is the most hydraulic pressure the system can see.
You can't change the bottom lock. That you require a whole new carriage assembly. The carriage is what has 1/2 of the lock mechanism on it.
About the only thing I've done to the lift is maintenance. Check the lags bolt torque yes they have moved slightly as the lift/bolts settle. They have held tight the past 3 years or so without changes. That and oil the cables and pulleys. Thats all I've done other than use it for 4 years.
@@RepairGeek thanks for the reply, love the videos.
I'm trying to estimate the length of 10-2 wire without overloading it.
put the pan on the transmission jack... :)
it is easy to disable drawer locks on average roll cart fyi,,,
0:23 lol
How big is your shop?
16x28
Still got the mustang?
Absolutely. I've owned it 14 years now.
@@RepairGeek Awesome! You helped me with the clutch cable on my 03 Mach 1 with video you did on it. 👍👍
If the truck fell in either direction, video show very little room to run and seek cover…..🧐