Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2013 15:45:34 -0700
Reply-To: Scott Daniel <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From: Scott Daniel <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Organization: Cosmic Reminders
Subject: Re: Asymmetric two post lift
In-Reply-To: <524F4022.7040201@gmail.com>
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In case members are not aware, we have a near infinite library right at
our fingertips. Called google or whatever other search engine you like.
here's a google page on asymetric lifts.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Asymmetric+two+post+lift&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
here's a guy's whole discussion about it.
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Asymmetric-Two-Post-Lifts-Vs-Symmetric-Two-Post-Lifts
one thing I notice ...if the lift only has a single large post ..
from which arms extend..
that post would *sure* have to be bolted to the concrete floor well !
And ...as long as you have a smooth hard floor..
it is just so much nicer, I think, to lay on my back on a creeper and
have what I am working on right in front of me. Very comfortable.
Working standing up with hands and tools above my head ..forget it.
Hurts just thinking about it.
So easy to bang your head on a part sticking down too ....no fun when
that happens.
you have to be very careful working on the bottom of a vehicle with it
straight above you.
and ...that getting down to the floor from standing, like to get on a
good creeper..
then back up again ..
the more a human gets down on the ground and back up ..the longer they
live. Not joking either.
You'll notice as people loose atheletism ( they never really have to of
course ) ..the first thing that gets really hard is to get down on the
ground and back up ....it's good to keep that physicality alive as long
as possible.
it being friday I can mention that their are buddhist type people
that seek to do 100,000 Prostrations in their life ...
People would be flat amazed at the effect a full, full prostration has
on all aspects of their being...( that's all the way down until forehead
and chest are on the ground ....and all the way back up ..sorta yoga
like ...'peaks out' with hands together fully above your head and
looking skyward. )
way woo-woo for people on this list I am sure. This sort of thing is
one factor in why I look and seem and act at least 10 yrs younger than
my real age. So really ....using a creeper or something on the ground
under a well-supported vehicle can help you live longer. And that's the
only real game in life ..how long our bodies and minds work and keep
functioning.
and ....it's an incredible practice.
Do 25 or more someday, outdoors ! ....like before you have to do
something really important ..job interview say. It's amazing.
lifts-smifts ..don't need 'em .
On 10/4/2013 3:24 PM, JRodgers wrote:
> What do these "two Post lifts" look like? Can't say I have ever seen on.
>
> John
>
> On 10/4/2013 4:50 PM, Jonce Fancher wrote:
>> Hi
>> I have had a 2 post lift for about 12 years.
>> And have put my vanagon on both ways just make sure it is about the
>> center or balance front to back.
>> It is not really a biggie with the vehicle unless it is pushing the
>> limit of the lift weight limit OR you have it hanging off one side
>> way off one end or the other to far.
>>
>> Not sure if that helps or not.
>>
>> Jonce
>>
>>
>>> I would be interested in hearing about this as well...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Alan Felder
>>> Austin TX
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>>> On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 12:35 PM, John C... <oregonejohn@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> > Hi All,
>>> > Is anyone using a Asymmetric two post lift in their shop
>>> > and if so Is it alright to back into it
>>> > so that the Vanagon engine faces my work bench?
>>> > Any tricks to it?
>>> > Thanks,
>>> > John C..
>>> >
>>
>
