truck/lift modification options

amanda · 07-16-2004, 10:30 AM

I currently break my chair down and throw it in the car with me. The only mod to my car is the hand controls. I like it that way, nice and simple. The only problem is I am really wanting to get a power assist for school. That is a whole dif topic....anyhow, so breaking it down may no longer be a reasonable option for me. What are all my options go as far as truck modifications, lifts, etc. I'd like to keep it as aesthetically pleasing as possible. pictures, links, personal input...all is welcome.

" The best way to predict the future is to invent it."
- Alan Kay

tigger74 · 07-16-2004, 04:22 PM

Amanda, I'm building a lift for myself for my truck. After I get everything working the way it should I hope to be able to build them and sell them to everybody that wants to drive a truck or SUV!

-scott- · 07-16-2004, 08:08 PM

Tigger - will your lift fit in a Wrangler?

tigger74 · 07-17-2004, 07:14 AM

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Originally posted by scott pruett:

Tigger - will your lift fit in a Wrangler?

Scot if your jeep has roll bar in it this lift can be fitted to it. It works by building a roll cage inside the truck, car or SUV. Give me sometime to finish mine and get all of the things work out for building them and selling them. The 1 I'm building now is on my 87 chevy 4x4 with a 4 inch lift kit with 33 x 12.50. Soon as I get it built I'll show you some pitcures. This lift will work real good for jeeps. There is no lifting or transfering with this lift. It does all the work.

-scott- · 07-17-2004, 07:57 AM

sounds interesting Tigger... definitely keep me posted.

I have a Jeep being worked on right now... we're fabbing an entire new cage to beef things up, as well as to accommodate a WC lift in the rear. I've got a 4" suspension + 1.25" BL going in to run 35s.

tigger74 · 07-17-2004, 08:38 AM

Scot I wish I was set up because I could save you lots of money and fabbing on your jeep. I will keep you posted.

amanda · 07-17-2004, 08:56 AM

Tigger- great! keep me posted. maybe I can make a road trip once you get it done to see it.
Scott- how are you getting up in the jeep?

" The best way to predict the future is to invent it."
- Alan Kay

-scott- · 07-17-2004, 11:11 AM

Tigger - I've got good connections & the fab work will serve purposes for safety & offroad use too. I'd likely fab a new cage even if I didn't need the lift in the rear. The money involved is well worth it when safety & benefits are weighed into the equation. Plus, I use a powerchair part of the time, so I wanted to accommodate that. Thanks.

Amanda - I've got a wheelchair lift in the rear. The type of suspension used plays a role in how this works too. I can't say much more yet... but this rig is gonna be cool.

amanda · 07-19-2004, 08:41 AM

Scott- are you incomplete enough where you can get into the driver's seat with ease? My mom has a jeep wrangler and getting in that thing is a bitch. I'm not sure I could do it by myself. Although having the bars up top to grab are so great to pull up on.

" The best way to predict the future is to invent it."
- Alan Kay

-scott- · 07-19-2004, 10:34 AM

functionally I'm around C7, nothing more except for weak upper abs... my incomplete status is mostly due to sensation.

let me get this thing finished (I anticipate a few weeks) & I'll put up a site about it. I haven't even driven it yet.

but yes, we're making it easy to get into the driver's seat... it'll be a near-level transfer if all works out as planned.

07-16-2004, 10:30 AM	#1
amanda Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 959	truck/lift modification options I currently break my chair down and throw it in the car with me. The only mod to my car is the hand controls. I like it that way, nice and simple. The only problem is I am really wanting to get a power assist for school. That is a whole dif topic....anyhow, so breaking it down may no longer be a reasonable option for me. What are all my options go as far as truck modifications, lifts, etc. I'd like to keep it as aesthetically pleasing as possible. pictures, links, personal input...all is welcome. " The best way to predict the future is to invent it." - Alan Kay

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07-16-2004, 04:22 PM	#2
tigger74 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Arkansas Posts: 802	Amanda, I'm building a lift for myself for my truck. After I get everything working the way it should I hope to be able to build them and sell them to everybody that wants to drive a truck or SUV!

07-16-2004, 08:08 PM	#3
-scott- Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 9,529	Tigger - will your lift fit in a Wrangler?

07-17-2004, 07:57 AM	#5
-scott- Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 9,529	sounds interesting Tigger... definitely keep me posted. I have a Jeep being worked on right now... we're fabbing an entire new cage to beef things up, as well as to accommodate a WC lift in the rear. I've got a 4" suspension + 1.25" BL going in to run 35s.

07-17-2004, 08:38 AM	#6
tigger74 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Arkansas Posts: 802	Scot I wish I was set up because I could save you lots of money and fabbing on your jeep. I will keep you posted.

07-17-2004, 08:56 AM	#7
amanda Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 959	Tigger- great! keep me posted. maybe I can make a road trip once you get it done to see it. Scott- how are you getting up in the jeep? " The best way to predict the future is to invent it." - Alan Kay

07-17-2004, 11:11 AM	#8
-scott- Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 9,529	Tigger - I've got good connections & the fab work will serve purposes for safety & offroad use too. I'd likely fab a new cage even if I didn't need the lift in the rear. The money involved is well worth it when safety & benefits are weighed into the equation. Plus, I use a powerchair part of the time, so I wanted to accommodate that. Thanks. Amanda - I've got a wheelchair lift in the rear. The type of suspension used plays a role in how this works too. I can't say much more yet... but this rig is gonna be cool.

07-19-2004, 08:41 AM	#9
amanda Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 959	Scott- are you incomplete enough where you can get into the driver's seat with ease? My mom has a jeep wrangler and getting in that thing is a bitch. I'm not sure I could do it by myself. Although having the bars up top to grab are so great to pull up on. " The best way to predict the future is to invent it." - Alan Kay

07-19-2004, 10:34 AM	#10
-scott- Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 9,529	functionally I'm around C7, nothing more except for weak upper abs... my incomplete status is mostly due to sensation. let me get this thing finished (I anticipate a few weeks) & I'll put up a site about it. I haven't even driven it yet. but yes, we're making it easy to get into the driver's seat... it'll be a near-level transfer if all works out as planned.