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#1 _nodster_

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Posted 26 September 2014 - 01:49 PM

can i put an lc torana backwards on a 2 post hoist the front arms are too short to get pads onto chassis back arms extend out it will fit backwards but sticker says not to do it mechanics have said its ok has anyone done this

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Posted 26 September 2014 - 05:45 PM

The manufactures sticker tells all.....

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Posted 26 September 2014 - 07:55 PM

I have a molar two post and have put a car on backwards, mine doesn't say not. But front and rear arms are identical on mine.

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Posted 26 September 2014 - 08:21 PM

I have put many cars on hoists over the years, both forward and backward. Should be ok, just keep an eye on the tipping point. Front arms may be shorter to help with the extra engine weight(less leverage). I'm presuming it is a screw type. Don't get underneath until you are sure it is rock solid and make sure you use the locking mechanism!

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Posted 26 September 2014 - 09:04 PM

I've done it before and used 1 leg as an engine crane..............no problem.....................but as said above, take care. What is the hoist rated at?



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Posted 27 September 2014 - 11:16 AM

Are we talking about an Asymmetric two post hoist here?

 

 

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Posted 27 September 2014 - 11:42 AM

2 post hoist here at home/work, says we should only put a car on one way, but most of the time its on the other way, dads had this hoist for 20yrs and never had a problem.as long as its balance point is still close to the centre everything will be fine



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Posted 27 September 2014 - 03:37 PM

yes like that mustard gtr



any pics on where to place the pads for lifting the lc torana coupe



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Posted 07 April 2019 - 01:50 PM

Bump this....where are you guys putting the pad when you put your lc/lj on the hoist?

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Posted 07 April 2019 - 02:03 PM

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Posted 07 April 2019 - 07:50 PM

That top photo looks familiar Rob ?



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Posted 07 April 2019 - 08:07 PM

Someone lurkin in the bottom photo too?




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