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Originally Posted by rleete
(Post 859690)
Except when you need to get the wheels off.
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Originally Posted by rleete
(Post 859690)
Except when you need to get the wheels off.
A ramp/lift like Rob's has the same limitations as a 4-post lift. Great for access to the undercarriage, but worse than useless for suspension / brake work. A scissor lift is just the opposite. Extremely convenient for suspension work, but useless if you need clear access to the undercarriage. Either way, it's a compromise. You have a tool that works well for some tasks, and which, for others, just sits there taking up space and getting in the way while you break out the floor jack and the jackstands. A 2-post lift works well for all tasks. The only downsides are that they're very expensive, require dedicated electrical service, take up a lot of space, and are a semi-permanent install kind of deal. Oh, well. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1333677220 |
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Originally Posted by Joe Perez
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TA 2-post lift works well for all tasks. The only downsides are that they're very expensive, require dedicated electrical service, take up a lot of space, and are a semi-permanent install kind of deal.
Oh, well. :brain: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1333677389 |
Joe, I've come to the same conclusion. Only real solution for me is to install pads in both the driveway and garage so I could use it either place. That alone is enough that I probably won't be getting one anytime soon.
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Originally Posted by rleete
(Post 859690)
Except when you need to get the wheels off.
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Originally Posted by Joe Perez
(Post 859712)
A ramp/lift like Rob's has the same limitations as a 4-post lift. Great for access to the undercarriage, but worse than useless for suspension / brake work.
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So true.
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How do you jack it up that high?
Dann |
steriods.
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Baller.
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Must watch
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Originally Posted by nitrodann
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How do you jack it up that high?
Dann On that note the front I can lift by hand, but the rear was jacked up by a regular jack with a 2' long 4x4. |
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"Portal Axles"
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1333746196 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1333746196 I don't know where they got the name but I've come up with my own interpretation that I think will allow for more flexibility. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1333746165 |
The dude that created the entire world in six days, in sitting up in heaven like: "Oh I'm going to cure some cancer today". Then he heard Squizzy Jibs say "god damn" and can't ------- handle it. So now he is under his bed crying and listening to Adele. |
Originally Posted by y8s
(Post 860184)
"Portal Axles"
If the outer portal-bearing surface (the wall with the orange portal on it) were rigidly coupled to the hub such that it was free to travel up and down relative to the chassis, this would be a very simple and inexpensive way to convert solid-axle vehicles to fully independent rear suspension. Does Aperture Labs have an automotive division? |
I've seen a conversion kit for I think D44s.. costed like 4-5k or something stupid per axle though. Worse yet anything over 40mph starts overheating them so they are definitely offroad only item.
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Originally Posted by y8s
(Post 860184)
"Portal Axles"
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Real question or just the saying? If so... clearance. Portal axes give 4-5" extra ground clearance vs standard axles.
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