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Originally Posted by daj349
you might need to do some reading on pneumatics. I like the project idea but it could be very dangerous if not done correctly. Here are a few things you should consider: ...
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Great job of covering the basics of pneumatics in a few short paragraphs.
Side loads on the cylinder shafts will bend shafts and cause premature seal wear. Make sure the car lifts straight up.
Some feet on the ends of the shafts will help when on soft surfaces (dirt, asphalt, &c) plus add a little bit of stability.
Keep in mind that retracting force is less than extending force. Shouldn't be a big deal for this project.
It is important enough to deserve repeating: air is compressible and there can be a tremendous amount of potential energy in the system just waiting to go kinetic.