C-Mart Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I have started searching for an in garage lift and cannot find a lift that meets all of my needs. It's a regular 2 car garage so a 12 foot 2/4 post will not fit. Ideally I want something that I can park another car under, but the only style that this seems to work with is the 4 post ramp that you drive up and doesn't appear you can do wheel/suspension work on. Do they make adapters for the drive up where you can put the car on jack stands (does not seem safe) or do they make a 'portable' that raises the car high enough to get another one under? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Something like this? http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/single-mobile-column-lift-6000-lb-capacity-p/AL-MSC-6K.htm?gclid=CjwKEAiAt_K0BRCzjtv92_HGoR0SJAA9QNn_q1kRIieriRNBECWOeRNgaa25SEPsx_GgWxSiFFWgKRoCRUbw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I know that when I stopped at a dealer in Michigan they used a 4 post lift on my car that had another little lift along the inside of each rail that then lifted the car another 6 inches or so they could take off the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWill Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 The ones I've worked on all had sliding jacks in the middle. Something like this... http://www.dannmar.com/dannmar-products/four-post-lifts/Major-D-12-4-Post-Car-Lift/DRJ-6-rolling-bridge-jack-fullview.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1647545504 Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 http://www.maxjaxusa.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 http://www.maxjaxusa.com/ that looks awesome, but doesn't look like it lifts quite as high as I would need it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Most "storage lifts" aren't going to have rolling jacks in the middle. The type of 4 post lift that gets used in most shops that would have a rolling jack might be cost prohibitive. I would suggest to keep looking and figure out what compromises you want to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolrayz Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 This is the one I recently bought. I have 10' 6" ceiling and I can easily walk under the Camaro. I know I could put two cars in that spot. http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-BP9000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 http://www.mohawklifts.com/wp/automotive-lifts/2-post-lifts/a7/ Only 8' tall 2 post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Something like this? http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/single-mobile-column-lift-6000-lb-capacity-p/AL-MSC-6K.htm?gclid=CjwKEAiAt_K0BRCzjtv92_HGoR0SJAA9QNn_q1kRIieriRNBECWOeRNgaa25SEPsx_GgWxSiFFWgKRoCRUbw_wcB In theory you could drive over the middle, but wouldnt want to put my car through that every time I drove in the garage. The ones I've worked on all had sliding jacks in the middle. Something like this... http://www.dannmar.com/dannmar-products/four-post-lifts/Major-D-12-4-Post-Car-Lift/DRJ-6-rolling-bridge-jack-fullview.jpg I have never seen the drive up that had this option. That could be a winner. http://www.maxjaxusa.com/ Doesn't go up high enough to park another car under. This is the one I recently bought. I have 10' 6" ceiling and I can easily walk under the Camaro. I know I could put two cars in that spot. http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-BP9000 This may be the winner. Scary cheap though. http://www.mohawklifts.com/wp/automotive-lifts/2-post-lifts/a7/ Only 8' tall 2 post. Another great option if it fits. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I have 2 Backyard Buddy lifts in my 2 car garage and my ceiling height is 11'. They sell similar jack lifts like above to go with their lifts. Top notch lifts, located in Warren OH, and remember that you get what you pay for. Don't buy some cheap Chinese lift and pray that it doesn't collapse on your car underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Buteo Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Currently building a house and this is the lift I am going with. http://www.asedeals.com/car-lifts/parking-lifts/bendpak-4-post-car-lift-super-wide-82-rise-9-000-lb-capacity-hd-9swx/ In my current place, I looked at this lift due to restricted garage height. Reviews turned me off after some mention of scraping/steep angle onto the lift. http://www.asedeals.com/store/bendpak-tilt-platform-parking-lift-6-000-lb-capacity-plt-6s/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 I think the Mohawk is the best fit for me. Chassis lift so I can do whee and suspension work, but not 12' tall. Buteo - how far are you in the process of the house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Currently building a house and this is the lift I am going with. Same here-braking ground in Spring. How tall will your ceilings be? Who are you building with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Who are you building with? I was wondering the same thing as I am moving to Denver to start/join a custom home company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buteo Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Same here-braking ground in Spring. How tall will your ceilings be? Who are you building with? Right around 14 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buteo Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I was wondering the same thing as I am moving to Denver to start/join a custom home company. Infinity Homes. Semi custom builder out here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted January 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Infinity Homes. Semi custom builder out here. Very nice. Semi custom is a great option for most people/places. You can really water down the architecture price and get some great labor rates. A lot of the mountains are true custom, which is where the majority of the building we have been involved with is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'm looking for a 4 post system... I'm thinking storage plus working on the car (minus brakes and tire work) What is the most affordable lift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 What's a good one if not needing to store a car under it? Something to be able to do wheels and suspension but not go very high? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 What's a good one if not needing to store a car under it? Something to be able to do wheels and suspension but not go very high? http://www.quickjack.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 That's pretty slick but maybe would want something that goes a bit higher. I like that option thiugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 http://www.kwik-lift.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolrayz Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 This may be the winner. Scary cheap though. I know quite a few people that have had their lifts for years without issue. I was surprised mine is really nice. Other than a few sharp corners on the arms it is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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