>I currently am trying to layout my new shop and I, due to space constraints, am
>considering possibly installing one of those car "stackers" (I think auto
>solutions and ????? makes them...).
>
>Anyway, has anyone actually seen one of these devices? Do they work as
>advertised? How much "other" space do they eat up (around the hoist, cabling
>problems, etc.,.)? Can they be used as a hoist? (I seem to recall a thread
>quite a while ago about this...). Any other sage observations would be
>appreciated...
>
>(Richard George)
I saw one at the TRF Summer Party in 1991 by Parking Solutions. It seemed
to be a great way to add an extra parking space and the unit did not
extend much beyond the single parking space dimensions.
The unit can be used as a hoist/lift and does provide a fair amount of
undercarriage access. The unit only locks in position when fully
raised, but the distributer said he made up 4 corner posts (made of 4x4)
of various lengths to lower the unit onto when he uses the lift for
certain jobs that are better suited to a lower hight.
The unit requires about 8 foot plus a few more inches for clearance
of most sports cars, but you'd best check the specs on each unit you
are considering.
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