C-Mart Posted January 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 If it's good enough for koolrayz it's good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'm thinking about maybe going with this one... anyone have any experience with it? http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-Garage-Pro-8-000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted January 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 That and two of these would be a great option. http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-RJ-35-Sliding-Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 oh ya, but expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted August 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 So it looks like my three options are a two post, four post, and small/portable unit - all have their pros/cons. 4 post is nice because I have more confidence storing a car up top, but bad because it is harder to do work, especially suspension/wheel stuff. 2 post scares me in a residential unit because the concrete thickness is is at the lower range of what they recommend. Portible units are nice for small jobs, but obviously no storing of other cars. I think I have decided on a 2 post, but am curious about an idea. Has anyone made steel plate base extenders that would widen the footprint? I think this would give me peace of mind on the 2 post and tilt the scale for me choosing that. Does anyone see flaws in this idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted August 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 So I figured out what I am going to do. Picked up a 10k bendpac for a steal and going to weld on lateral supports like the image on the bottom. Peace of mind. Wider than I was hoping, so I need to play tetris with it so I can still park two cars, but overall very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Anybody have experience with the quick jack BL 5000? Or anything similar. Thinking of getting a scissor style lift for my new garage. A two or four post lift isn't possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted August 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 I am more of a fan of the pmr-6000 type than the quick jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 I have this exact lift and I recommend it... it's been great for me and the price is great. https://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/car-storage-lift-car-park-8-parking-lift-8000-lb-p/autolift-car-park-8p.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 I have this exact lift and I recommend it... it's been great for me and the price is great. https://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/car-storage-lift-car-park-8-parking-lift-8000-lb-p/autolift-car-park-8p.htm That's a good price, and the addition of drip trays, a jack tray, and ramps for that price makes it look even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted August 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 I almost bought a 4 post, but really dislike not being able to do suspension/wheel work. Also, my car was designed to drop the motor out from the bottom and I don't think all 4 posts would work for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madpony Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Anybody have experience with the quick jack BL 5000? Or anything similar. Thinking of getting a scissor style lift for my new garage. A two or four post lift isn't possible I got this one,, works well & you can take wheels off.. http://ezcarlift.com/ezcarlift_features.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 That's a good price, and the addition of drip trays, a jack tray, and ramps for that price makes it look even better. and 0% interest for 48 months sold it for me it's nice that I can move it around anywhere in my garage that I want it to and it works on 110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 That's a good price, and the addition of drip trays, a jack tray, and ramps for that price makes it look even better. Most 4-posters include all those. The very expensive option is the rolling hydraulic jack, whether it's manual or pneumatically-operated. Double the price for lifting both ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 I've narrowed down to quick jack bl5000 or maxjax portable lift. Anybody have preference to either one or first hand experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Neither lift that high... why would you want that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 I don't wanna storage solution. I just want something g to lift cars to work on. I'm getting really tired of trolley jack 2 ton jacks and jack stands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 my mohawk a7 lift works fine in my 11ft ceilings.. its a 2 post and i can stand flat foot under my nova and im 6' tall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 you'd be surprised how little the fact that you can't take off the weeks matters with a 4 post lift. if I have to do brakes, I just use my normal jack but the lift works for everything else that I need. I just prefer the 4 post because I don't really like or trustthe way that 2 post lifts are anchored to the floor... I'm sure it's safe, I just don't trust it, plus I like being able to move my lift if I need to. It provides a lot of versatility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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