posted 08-31-2014 05:15 PM                  

OK, working on installing my lift. How much do you guys think the suspension will sag when on a side post lift? I am thinking no more than 10" and at that I think it is a bit much. I need to put a trailer under the Prowler when it is on the lift.

posted 08-31-2014 06:28 PM                  

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Originally posted by Gort:
I need to put a trailer under the Prowler when it is on the lift. ?????

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posted 08-31-2014 07:31 PM                  

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Originally posted by Landscape Doctor:
How much does the suspension sag???

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posted 08-31-2014 08:52 PM                  

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Originally posted by Efrem 72:
Why not get the full lift that supports all four wheels

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posted 08-31-2014 08:54 PM                  

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Originally posted by beachcat:
You could tell by jacking up a wheel and measuring the ground to frame distance, before and after.

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posted 08-31-2014 08:55 PM                  

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Originally posted by padroo:
I have never measured the suspension travel of the prowler but I just put MW new wheels and tires on last week and I would say closer to five than ten inches.

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posted 09-01-2014 06:59 PM                  

I'll bet you don't cut lawn with a Sears riding mower.

posted 09-01-2014 07:11 PM                  

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Originally posted by JeraneW:
Modify the trailer gate and use ramps on the trailer. To modify a lift would scare the "poop" out of me.

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posted 09-01-2014 07:15 PM                  

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Originally posted by MDProwler:
It is definitely not a good idea to leave any car in the raised position on a two post lift long term. All the suspension bushings will be twisted to the full extended condition. Sell the lift now and spend the money on the right tool for the job.

I'll bet you don't cut lawn with a Sears riding mower.

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posted 09-01-2014 08:14 PM                  

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Originally posted by Landscape Doctor:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by MDProwler:
[B]It is definitely not a good idea to leave any car in the raised position on a two post lift long term. All the suspension bushings will be twisted to the full extended condition. Sell the lift now and spend the money on the right tool for the job.

I'll bet you don't cut lawn with a Sears riding mower.

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A Sears lawn mower would not last one week. 13k for the mowers we use.[/B][/QUOTE]

You just made the point for me. Get the right equipment for the job. Ask any professional if they would do that. It's not that you can't but you shouldn't. If you screw up the bushings on the suspension a arms by leaving it up all winter the fix will cost more then the right lift.

posted 09-01-2014 08:34 PM                  

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Originally posted by MDProwler:
You just made the point for me. Get the right equipment for the job. Ask any professional if they would do that. It's not that you can't but you shouldn't. If you screw up the bushings on the suspension a arms by leaving it up all winter the fix will cost more then the right lift.

Can you put the trailer on the lift and the cat under it. I think the Prowler is about 50" to the top edge of the windshield.

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posted 09-01-2014 08:35 PM                  

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Originally posted by ed monahan:
Do you have a Prowler?

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posted 09-01-2014 08:38 PM                  

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Originally posted by Landscape Doctor:
Well looks like I am going to modify the lift 8"taller, if my math is correct that should give me 8"-10" between the trailer gate and the tires. Close call.

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Can't you back the trailer under with the gate down and then put it back up once you clear the wheels? The prowler isn't very long. Less than 13 feet if I remember correctly.

Another thing you can do is take the wheels off the prowler when it's up in the air. You won't have any problem with the suspension on a 2 post. It's also a good opportunity to detail the wheels and other hard to get at parts, calipers etc when the wheels are off.

posted 09-01-2014 09:46 PM                  

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Originally posted by beachcat:
Can't you back the trailer under with the gate down and then put it back up once you clear the wheels? The prowler isn't very long. Less than 13 feet if I remember correctly.

Another thing you can do is take the wheels off the prowler when it's up in the air. You won't have any problem with the suspension on a 2 post. It's also a good opportunity to detail the wheels and other hard to get at parts, calipers etc when the wheels are off.

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posted 09-02-2014 03:49 AM                  

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Originally posted by Landscape Doctor:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by MDProwler:
[B] You just made the point for me. Get the right equipment for the job. Ask any professional if they would do that. It's not that you can't but you shouldn't. If you screw up the bushings on the suspension a arms by leaving it up all winter the fix will cost more then the right lift.

Can you put the trailer on the lift and the cat under it. I think the Prowler is about 50" to the top edge of the windshield.

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posted 09-02-2014 05:33 AM                  

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Originally posted by MDProwler:
I wasnt sure they made something like that but that would work. Post a pic if you get them. I might use a set if i get another car.

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