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[cswagon]

Does anyone have, or even know of, a 2 post lift that is outside and can you tell me what weather precautions
are needed please?
Thank you.
Graham

[ChrisJC]

There is one at Aldwincle Garage. The weather preparations seem somewhat 'home made', just a few shields to keep the electrics dry. There is nothing special about the lift itself.

Chris.

[cswagon]

Thank you Chris, I was sure it must have been done only I didn't know of any personally.
I believe that some are hydraulic and wondered if these may be easier to keep watertight.
Early days yet, just trying to see if it's a feasible project.
Thanks again.

[Smokey 11a]

We have one at work. all switches are inside and the ramp electrics are sealed from the weather.

[cswagon]

Thank you for that.
When you say the switches are inside, do you mean the on/off and so on, or the
up/down buttons as well please?
Do you cover the posts over with any type of weather-proofing please?
Thank you.

[Smokey 11a]

Thank you for that.
When you say the switches are inside, do you mean the on/off and so on, or the
up/down buttons as well please?
Do you cover the posts over with any type of weather-proofing please?
Thank you.

TBH. I've never used it. The main up and down are remote and inside the main workshop. (as a former tester I can't do MOT's on it) It would seem to have been quite heavily modified for use outside.

[cswagon]

As a possible alternative to a 2 post lift I am looking at the usability of a mobile scissor lift and wondered if anyone has one, or
have used one in the past and could offer comments on them please.
At least I could roll one of these inside the workshop when not in use.
The type I am looking at is auction: #114447383686
Thank you
Graham

[maindy]

auction: #114447383686 beat me to it

[cswagon]

Thank you Robin and Maindy.

[autorover1]

I have had a scissor lift for the last 10 yrs. It is great for working round the vehicle , sides, corners ( axles ) , under front and rear , but the big disadvantage  is getting under the centre of the vehicle as the scissor bit gets in the way . Having said that its very much better than none at all.  It is great for working on my motorbike. as I have a large sheet of 1/4" plate aluminium to make into a table top.

[oilstain]

My local garage have 2 4 post lifts in use outside, with a plastic drum used to sheild the controls, they seem to in use most days.
This garage and another local Land Rover specislist both told me that 4 post lifts are the only safe option for use with series Land Rovers

[cswagon]

Many thanks for your replies.
If it's not too much of an inconvenience Derek, would it be okay to pop round and see your scissor
lift sometime please?
Thanks again
Graham.

[Robin]

This garage and another local Land Rover specislist both told me that 4 post lifts are the only safe option for use with series Land Rovers

I've heard the reason is that the pads on a 2 post lift have to be positioned under the chassis rails which are quite close together compared to the sills on a monocoque car, so not as stable.
Just what I've heard though - I'm sure lots of folk use 2 post lifts with Series Land Rovers without them falling off   

[cswagon]

To be honest I mainly want it for when I'm working on things like brakes, axle ends, springs etc. because it
would mean I don't have to kneel down on my dodgy "builders knees".
Checking oils etc. I'm fine rolling underneath on a trolley so I wouldn't be wanting to walk under there anyway.
Virtually impossible with the 4 foot high lift of a scissor lift.
The other consideration is that its got to suit both my 109 and my Austin 7 which are 2 very different animals!
Thank you.

[diffwhine]

Having set up countless Land Rover workshops over many years all over the world, I would very strongly recommend a 4 post lift for any Defender or Series work. Ideally something like an old Bradbury 40 Series with wheel free works best. It has two longitudinal bars which can sit happily under the spring plates and support the whole vehicle while you drop away the ramp at a safe height to get full access. Two post lifts don't work at all well with leaf sprung vehicles and with SWB vehicles its almost impossible to safely lift them.
There aren't many lifts which are specifically designed for outside work and those that are, are prohibitively expensive for DIY type use. Protecting electrics and hydraulics from the elements is a constant game of attrition and best avoided if at all possible.