Gator's 818R

[Sgt.Gator]

Arcflash LLC installed side lifts jacking points on the 818, the same as we have on the STI. On the 818 there is only one per side, tied into the main roll hoop to frame. Much easier to change tires and even get on the lift now.

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[Hobby Racer]

Arcflash LLC installed side lifts jacking points on the 818, the same as we have on the STI. On the 818 there is only one per side, tied into the main roll hoop to frame. Much easier to change tires and even get on the lift now.

Ok. I've been fighting the need for an easier way to lift the car. Now I have to cut a hole in the pretty body and do a side lift point like your.

[Sgt.Gator]

Ok. I've been fighting the need for an easier way to lift the car. Now I have to cut a hole in the pretty body and do a side lift point like your.

I got the idea from Retro Racing when we were at the Cascade Enduro. They use square tube and offset it. We went with simple round tube to match what we already have on the STI. Here's Retro's:

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[Santiago]

Ok. I've been fighting the need for an easier way to lift the car.

Always too many good ideas here...I was also looking for ways to avoid this, but it looks like more cutting and welding for me too... =)

Is the chassis pocket exactly in-line with the center of gravity or just somewhere close/convenient? How balanced is the car when lifted there?

[Hobby Racer]

Is the chassis pocket exactly in-line with the center of gravity or just somewhere close/convenient? How balanced is the car when lifted there?

I'm curious to know the answer to that as well.

[Sgt.Gator]

Always too many good ideas here...I was also looking for ways to avoid this, but it looks like more cutting and welding for me too... =)

Is the chassis pocket exactly in-line with the center of gravity or just somewhere close/convenient? How balanced is the car when lifted there?

I'm curious to know the answer to that as well.

Balance doesn't matter since both wheels on the opposite side are on the ground. The car can't tilt forward or backwards. That would only come into play if you tried to use two tools and jacks at the same time on both sides of the car.

The tool works great for jacking up one side to remove wheels, or to place wood blocks under each tire/wheel on that side. Say 4" tall blocks. Then do the same on the other side. Now you can get two post lift arms under the car to get it up on the lift.

[Hobby Racer]

Balance doesn't matter since both wheels on the opposite side are on the ground. The car can't tilt forward or backwards.

I was more interested in knowing if the front and rear lift at the same time or does it lift one or the other first. Hence, is the lift point at the balance point of the car front to rear. I'm not trying to lift both sides at once

[Sgt.Gator]

I was more interested in knowing if the front and rear lift at the same time or does it lift one or the other first. Hence, is the lift point at the balance point of the car front to rear. I'm not trying to lift both sides at once

The frame is plenty stiff to keep them both going up. Maybe it's my halo cage extra stiffening, but I'm pretty sure Retro's does the exact same.
Here you go:

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