I have some repairs to make to the fuel tank and power steering rack
on my '97 Bonneville. Neither of these are things that I care to try
repairing on jack stands, so I've been looking at inexpensive lift
options. I've seen a few four-post lifts for around $1600 (intended
primarily for stacked vehicle storage), but they are extremely heavy--
not something I could move around easily on a paved driveway.

Can anyone recommend an inexpensive lift that I can use outdoors on a
paved driveway, and fairly easily take apart for storage when not in
use? I really only need a couple feet of clearance, although it would
be nice to at least be able to kneel under the vehicle. I don't need
access to the tires or wheels, so a simple drive-on platform is fine.
Prefer to keep it under $1000, but willing to spend a little more if I
have to.

Thanks

On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:17:43 -0700 (PDT), "Capt. Skinny"
<cannedluncheonmeatobfuscator (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote:

cars he odten uses just one (like the MG TD)

If you own your own place you can go the other way. I have seen guys
dig a small pit, shore the walls with good plywood and drive the car
over top. When you're done, fill in the pit. Another one I saw was in
the floor of my uncles car port. Wasn't deep, but he could slide under
the car when needed or cover it with 2 x 6 boards to cover it.

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On Apr 24, 5:29*pm, cl... (AT) snyder (DOT) on.ca wrote:
Not a bad idea, I'll look into it.

Thanks.

The thought crossed my mind (and the cost is definitely right), but I
unfortunately I don't own the place. And the only space I have is the
driveway, so I'd have to tear up the pavement.

Thanks for the reply.


On Apr 24, 8:32*pm, Erness Wild <erness.w... (AT) nospam (DOT) gmail.com> wrote: