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1987 Porsche 911 — two-post lift in a residential garage

V8Shopper511Community StarterMay 6, 20261987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2Atlanta
Ceiling height looks workable, but I am more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor layout and garage-door tracks. What measurements should be confirmed before shopping lifts? I am in Atlanta. Mileage is about 112,000.
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ManualDaily983Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 6, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 1987 Porsche 911 in Atlanta, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “two-post lift in a residential garage,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
HybridDetailer875Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 6, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 1987 Porsche 911 before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. Just my two cents from doing this recently. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
QuietLearner245Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 7, 2026permalink
I'd push back a little: If it still isn't clear on the 1987 Porsche 911, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. Any freeze-frame data saved? I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
WeekendEnthusiast189Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 6, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 1987 Porsche 911 in Atlanta, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “two-post lift in a residential garage,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
ShiftDIYerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 7, 2026permalink
Not convinced that's the whole story. If it still isn't clear on the 1987 Porsche 911, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
WeekendEnthusiast189Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 7, 2026permalink
Agree — and I'd add this: On the 1987 Porsche 911 in Atlanta, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “two-post lift in a residential garage,” that was the fork that mattered for me. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. That's my plan before I call anyone.
RoadTripTuner735Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 8, 2026permalink
Not convinced that's the whole story. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 1987 Porsche 911 before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
ShiftDIYerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 6, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 1987 Porsche 911 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
HybridDetailer875Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 7, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 1987 Porsche 911 in Atlanta, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “two-post lift in a residential garage,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. That's my plan before I call anyone.
SleeperDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 8, 2026permalink
Fair point. Counterpoint: Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 1987 Porsche 911 before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 1987 Porsche 911 in Atlanta. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
LongMilesGuyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 9, 2026permalink
That's a good start, but I wouldn't stop there. If it still isn't clear on the 1987 Porsche 911, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. Was this after sitting overnight? I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
PistonBuyer760Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 9, 2026permalink
I'd push back a little: Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 1987 Porsche 911 before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. I'll update if anything new shows up.
NoMarkupGarage716Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 7, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 1987 Porsche 911 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
GarageWeekend176Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 7, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 1987 Porsche 911 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. I'd rather be boring and correct. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
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