Garage Lifts

[JSM]

Anyone have one? What you paid?

 

I was looking at this one:

http://www.asedeals.com/garage_lift_d-7.html

 

Thoughts? What was you max ceiling height if you used one.

[grumpyvette]

OK first ID strongly suggest shopping more first.

 

 

this should help

ID STRONGLY SUGGEST NOT BUYING A CHINESE BUILT LIFT AND BUYING FROM AN AMERICAN MANUFACTURER

 

saving a few hundred bucks on a lift that could potentially fail and KILLS you or one you can,t get parts for in 5 years is hardly a bargin!!

 

/KEEP IN MIND THAT PARTS AVAILABILITY IN THE FUTURE AN SERVICE IS FAR MORE IMPORTANT THAN SAVING A FEW BUCKS ON THE UP FRONT COST

 

LOOK FOR THIS , MADE IN AMERICA/ ALI certified/validated by ETL

 

PAY BY CREDIT CARD, if they don,t ship you have SOME RECOURSE

 

Auto lifts

 

http://www.autolift.org/

 

http://www.autolift.org/purchase_considerations.pdf

 

 

http://www.geminilift.com/

 

http://www.ben-pearson.com/automotive-lifts.shtml

 

http://www.hunter.com/pub/product/racks/index.htm

 

http://www.challengerlifts.com/products.shtml

 

http://www.directlift.com

 

http://www.backyardbuddy.com

 

http://www.asedeals.com/garage_lift.html

 

http://www.autolifts.com

 

http://www.westernhoist.com/

 

http://www.stingerlifts.com

 

http://www.doublepark.net

 

http://www.mohawklifts.com

 

http://www.autolifters.com

 

http://www.bendpak.com/

 

http://www.bendpak.com/product_info.isg?products_id=881

 

http://www.rotarylift.com/

 

http://eagleequip.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=LI

 

ok having just gone thru this , Id point out that theres a HUGE differance in the REPLACEMENT PARTS availability and TECH SUPPORT availability and getting the lift installed correctly between the americam made and chinese built lifts, you probably DON,T WANT a 12,000 lb lift unless you excluesively work on larger trucks as the lift arms may not have the necessary clearance to use on low slung cars

a 9000 lb lift will handle almost all personal cars/trucks

 

heres what I finally bought and had installed, keep in mind that the higher the lifts weight rateing the larger the arms need to be and the more difficult it will be to use on low groound clearance cars like corvettes/camaros ETC. and youll rarely find personal cars/trucks over 6000lbs in weight with most being well under 4000-4500lbs

 

heres the lift I purchased, I felt it was the best value, HAD THE BEST SERVICE SUPPORT AND BEST ACCESS UNDER THE CAR, ACCESS TO THE WHEELS, TRANSMISSION,EXHAUST, etc.

 

http://www.ben-pearson.com/9000si.shtml

 

 

OK I WAS ASKED "WHY NOT A 4 post design ?"

 

a PROPERLY set up and built 4 post lift is great, but keep in mind that to work on the brakes,suspension etc. youll need a sliding bridge jack, to access the brakes/wheels while the cars up on that lift, now that adds to the cost.

I was originally looking at this lift

 

http://eagleequip.com/page/EE/PROD/LI-EFP/HD-12SS

 

but adding a sliding bridge jack...

 

http://eagleequip.com/Merchant2/merc...roduct_Count=7

 

pushed the price up significantly, plus I went out and looked at about a dozen shops, most had two post lifts........the reasons given were

more useable floor space when it was not in use,

easier access to the wheels,and exhaust

no long platform in the way under the wheels when working on suspension

lower cost

all four wheels are easily accessable

both doors can be accessed(some 4 post lifts don,t allow the pass door to open)

 

I will eventually get both types of lift in the shop, because the 4 post is better for alignments and welding roll cages,etc. but after WORKING ON BOTH TYPES, and talking extensively with the mechanics at almost a dozen corvette shops, I think your best value is the QUALITY two post

 

 

BUT ONLY IF THE CONCRETE SLAB YOULL MOUNT IT ON IS THICK ENOUGH AND MADE CORRECTLY WILL A TWO POST LIFT BE A GOOD IDEA, YES YOU CAN MODIFY and STRENGTHEN THE FLOOR IF ITS NOT THICK ENOUGHT

[BRAAP]

Just as Grumpy says, don’t buy Chinese.

 

When I started shopping for a lift, after a bit of research, I narrowed down my choices to Bend Pak and Mohawk. Bang for the buck with quality and reliability as major determining factors, Bend Pak and Mohawk were definitely at the top of the list.

 

 

 

Bend Pak 4 post lifts;

http://www.bendpak.com/default.isg?cPath=214

 

Bend Pak Parking lifts;

http://www.bendpak.com/default.isg?cPath=358

 

Bend Pak 2 post;

http://www.bendpak.com/default.isg?cPath=216

 

 

 

Mohawk 4 post;

http://www.mohawklifts.com/consumer/4post.php

 

Mohawk 2 post;

http://www.mohawklifts.com/consumer/2post.php

[dsommer]

Economy lift, I didn't have the garage height to go with a post lift.

[Scottie-GNZ]

I bought (wife bought me) a Direct Lift model HR1-8000, 2-post, 8000# as the model # implies. Heaviest car I have and will probably go on the lift is the M3. Only had it 6 months but it is really great. Total cost was a tad under $2K delivered and professionally installed, but I got a break on the install from a friend of a friend. You always think you can do everything yourself but after watching and helping, I am glad I did not try to save a few $$ on the installation. Also recommend you get it with 220V.

 

Paid for itself the first time I did not have to lay on the creeper and have the wife listen to my creaking bones and my pissing and moaning

[JSM]

Just as Grumpy says, don’t buy Chinese.

 

When I started shopping for a lift, after a bit of research, I narrowed down my choices to Bend Pak and Mohawk. Bang for the buck with quality and reliability as major determining factors, Bend Pak and Mohawk were definitely at the top of the list.

 

 

Funny I called Bend Pak. They referenced the Asedeals site I posted with the cheap Danmar lift. For 500 dollar difference I'd go with the better lift.

 

Thanks for the info guys.