Do you like working with powder coated parts versus painted parts ??
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Minidave Well-Known MemberLifetime Supporter
Depends on the application but generally, yes. The finish is really smooth and easy to clean if you get greasy paw prints on it......
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Minidave Well-Known MemberLifetime Supporter
if slowly.….
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Dave.0 Helix & RMW PoweredLifetime Supporter
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I am still using a jack and stands. With 4 kids and all the cars I have to work on I have to get something. Its my knees and legs that bother me. Don't mean to get off topic, one more question. Does it use your compressor or does it have its own hydraulics?
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Minidave Well-Known MemberLifetime Supporter
They are all self contained, they have a pump on a roll around stand that plugs into the 120V receptacle - I'd recommend a 20amp outlet. You can buy them new from places like Greg Smith Equipment for less than $1500. I found mine used on Craiglist for less than half that. Here's a pic of one for example....however, shipping can be expensive, and you have to have a way to unload something that weights almost 1000lbs off the truck. Since I bought mine local I just used my trailer.....if you buy one form someone local to you, you can have a flatbed hauler move it pretty reasonably. They're also excellent for detailing work (Dave O) as even with limited ceiling height like in my garage you can raise it up high enough to work on the sides of the car without being bent over
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Minidave Well-Known MemberLifetime Supporter
It's always sumthin…..I started pulling the steering column and pedals, there are two nuts that hold the accelerator pedal assy to the firewall - I got the one off easily, then noticed this.....apparently the other stud broke off (when they over-tightened it I'll bet) so they just welded it to the firewall!
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Dave.0 Helix & RMW PoweredLifetime Supporter
Ugh ! That sucks.
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