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MG TD TF 1500 - Long Term Storage on Two Post Lift?

I am getting a new garage built and will fit a lift. I want a two post one.

I am still tight on space and was wondering if it is reasonable to store my TF lifted in the air. Will allow me to have the MK2 Jag underneath.

Lets assume I get something rigged up to catch the inevitable oil drips.

Will this be OK for the suspension ?

Thanks

Dave
D Moore

I would be careful of long term storage with the wheels dangling. The rubber bushings might not like the new 'set' they'll take if moved out of normal driving range for a long time.

As far as the shocks and all, there are catchers at the rear and stops at the front to prevent over-extension.

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MAndrus

Agree with Mitchell. Had a friend who fabbed a couple of channel iron rails that were fitted to the arm pad holes on his 2 post that worked quite well for storage purposes. Tarp the Jag
D Craig

Thanks guys. It is what I expected :-(

The channel rails sound like an interesting solution though. Any chance of a picture ?

Cheers

Dave
D Moore

An alternative might be to secure the suspension so it doesn't hang (ratchet straps?). Probably more important on the front than on the back, since the rear axle sits on the springs.
David Littlefield

Found the answer... build a frame like this.

Scroll down the post inserted below.

I saw another example after searching the web. Users reported it works well.

Cheers

Dave


http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f218/2-vs-4-post-lift-62259/
D Moore

If you are tight for room you might consider the one post like mine and solve both problems.
Mort

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/251978907832?lpid=82&chn=ps
Mort 50 TD

Wow, $3,499.00 for that single post? Nearly double what I paid for my BP9000.
David Sheward 55 TF1500 # 7427

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