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Old 11-08-2020, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by snakeeyes View Post
I downloaded the manual from the link provided by Unique427. It doesn't expressly say it anywhere that I can find, but from the manual photos it appears that there may be some lateral movement of the lifting pads. If anyone is considering one of these it's probably worth contacting the company to ask about that, because that might make a difference in its ability to reach main frame rails.
Those cross members that you'd "slide" the pads inward are not strong enough to support any weight! The weight is supported by the outside scissor braces. Moving them would be a death trap! In fact, if you brought it up I'd dare say that if you stood on those cross members in the center the thing would collapse.

For that reason, I'd also suggest that once lifted, you'd probably not lean against the car. It is doubtful this thing would support much side-to-side motion.

This is inappropriate for a narrow frame!!! In fact, given what I see for lateral support, I'd not want one in my garage.
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