Blanco Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I reckon I found something that suits me, ..... 3.3m between the posts! fired off a query to see if they do it as a 'clear floor' model Twin Busch 2 post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I own a 4 post ramp.. work run 3 or 4 off 2 post ramp and a 4 post ramp.. for me it isvery job dependant. If you work on a SWB series, you'll need a 4 post ramp. Can't get a 2 post ramp on the chassis. If you're working on transverse engined cars a lot, 2 post ramps are ideal. Ask anyone who has done transverse engined timing belts on a 4 post ramp! The best compromise is probably a 4 post ramp with a wheel free system as You'd manage a timing belt job much easier and have the added safety of a 4 post ramp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Well, its been a long wait, but we put this in on Tuesday in one of the barns. I am very happy! (Thanks also to Jon White on here who put me on to the person selling it) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Very jealous Richard, wheels free unit too! What is the overall length/width of it? I assume from the dust that you have bolted it down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I will measure the width later, but the ramps are 16ft long. Width wise i would say there are 8 inches either side of the land rover wheels on the ramp but will take a measurement later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L19MUD Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Looks identical to mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 (edited) Ross, I never posted the width. The ramps are 7’2 from edge to outer edge. The ramps brilliant. Overdrive off, rebuilt and back on again yesterday. That’d be two days on my drive! Edited May 6, 2018 by reb78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 oh you lucky boy, would love a barn & ramp/lift like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Thanks Richard. I’ll have a measure up in the workshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Thats the ramps themselves Ross. The posts need a bit more added on. Probably a foot on one side and two feet on the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Oh yes - that looks what I want to do in the new workshop Question if I may. Could you please measure the height you need under the roof of the workshop to the floor when you have the land rover like this in the ramp and want to work under it while standing ? Many, many thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Sure. It’s about 4.2m at its highest (that’s to the top of my brownchurch rack). About half a metre lower at 3.7m is working height for me at 6ft tall - at that height you have to bend over to get under the ramp but can stand underneath it but you will hit your head on axles etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Thank you very much ! Means we need to re-think the workshop roof as we have about 4.1 mtrs. in height - incl. the roof beams etc... Back to the drawingboard.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 4.1 is too high to work on mine really, but you’d need it if you have a roof tent on etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Hmm..... 4.1 mtrs. is including the roof - so effectively we have about 3.6 mtrs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 I have a four post, an old Bradbury, which I bought through a bankruptcy sale from a Saab dealership. It was running three phase but I rewired it to single phase and added a few capacitors. I personally prefer the four post for it's stability although it hasn't got the wheels free bars I do have a cross beam jack. Unfortunately when I need to use it I normally have something else sat on it. I would not want to be without it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 wecome to ramp ownership. it will pay for itself in no time! best value for money piece of kit about! i wouldn't be without mine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Well I have bitten the bullet too.... looked at a couple of second hand units, but there isn't the choice over here so went with new. I considered (only very briefly!) a MAHA from the local supplier but reckoned €9K was a tad OTT. Went with the Twin Busch 'Heavy' clear floor 2 post, should be here end next week. Spent today starting the electrical prep, can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Look forward to the pics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I have a quick question about my four post that others who have similar would be able to answer.... If i just want to work on one side with one wheel off, can i put the wheels free system in place and just raise one corner leaving the other three wheels on the ramp? Only asking as thats probably quicker than getting it arranged so all four wheels are in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 You'd have to have all 4 on the wheels free bit wouldn't you? as they and their support get locked in and then the ramps lowered away from it? The only way to have 1 (or rather 2) off the ramp would be if you had a jacking beam, or jacked up one corner with a bottle jack or similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I'm not sure you would Ross. The wheels free beams are positioned under axles or chassis and blocks are slid on them to contact specific points on the axles or chassis. You then lock the beams in place and drop the ramps so i am wondering if i can drop the ramps with a block only under one corner and so only raise that one leaving the other wheels on the ramps? I dont know if it will like the weight distribution that way though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Oh I see. Unless you had a very tall block which I'd want to avoid, The others would contact fairly shortly, the track rod getting in the way on the front? You'll have to forgive me if I'm chatting rubbish.... I've not been under a defender on a wheels free ramp since I did my work experience in I think 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 For that kind of work @reb78 I would look at getting a jacking beam/pit jack, or probably cheaper - a pair of tall axle stands. I have always found a stand or two to be very useful positioned beneath a vehicle and then ramp lowered accordingly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 It's not advisable to lift up only one corner on a jacking beam or wheels free unit. lift an axle at a time. It puts the wrong kind of pressure on the equipment. if you want to lift one wheel, usually a bottle jack on the ramp bed is best but i know its quicker to pull my jacking beam across and lift the entire axle. make sure to chock the car obviously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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