Anybody have their own lift?

[bobdobbs]

I'm tired of working on my cars laying on cold cement. Does anybody have a lift in their garage? I've seen mini-lifts but don't know much about them. Anybody?

[oldschoolimport]

been contemplating the purchase. a two post lift with 6000lb capacity is around $2400 and requires a 13 foot ceiling, a 12-18 inch thick footing directly under the bases, and a 220 power source. a friend of mine has one and it will spoil ya QUICK.

[bobdobbs]

You got a website I can look at? The big problem I have is my garage ceiling is only 8 feet. I'm not sure how useful the mini-lifts are that only raise your car four feet or so. Better than nothing I suppose but I want to be able to stand under my cars. Looks like I gotta move. :D

[oldschoolimport]

http://www.rotary-lift.com/
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/NTE_shopbybrand?KEYWORDS=Rotary&PHOTOS=ON&storeId=6970&langId=-1

hope these give you some ideas. and no reason to move, raise your roof!:D
and don't waste your money on mini lifts. they get in the way doing big stuff, like turbos and clutches.

http://www.classicpickup.com/articles/rotarylift.php an install

http://www.americasprideonline.com/2%20Post%20Auto%20Lifts/2%20Post%20Auto%20Lifts%201%201%20.FrameIndex

[mrfixit687]

i have 6 lifts, 4 in ground 2 post lifts

[bobdobbs]

Originally posted by oldschoolimport
hope these give you some ideas. and no reason to move, raise your roof!:D
and don't waste your money on mini lifts. they get in the way doing big stuff, like turbos and clutches.
Thanks for the links. I found this one:

http://www.bendpak.com/db-interfaces/images/_includes/sendbinary.asp?ID=442

Only a 26" lift, but it leaves the undercarriage open. $1800.

Can't raise the garage roof, unfortunately, since there's a bedroom above it. Typical for a 70-year-old house.

[Zero Three Si]

WTF are you doing ALWAYS laying on the garage floor? The wife kick you out of the house or something? A lift would be awsome to have. I suppose I could make my garage have 13 foot cellings since I bought a ranch. I think the house would look a little funny though.

[bobdobbs]

Originally posted by Zero Three Si
The wife kick you out of the house or something?
Dude, once you get married you're going to REALLY appreciate being able to hide under a car in the garage. ;)

[siver-SI]

I wish I had one too. I hope in about 2 years to buy one from work. This year is a welder from work next year is going to be a lift. My shop is 30 feet tall and the beams are 10 feet apart so I am set just have to make the footings for it since the floor is only 6 inches deep.

[younggotti266]

Originally posted by bobdobbs

Only a 26" lift, but it leaves the undercarriage open. $1800.


Good choice, in style....

You could probably find one cheaper...

I'll probably pick one up in about a year.....

wheels, suspension, & kit
first then lift.....

[BlackNRedSi]

Originally posted by mrfixit687
i have 6 lifts, 4 in ground 2 post lifts

damn! you have a mansion or something?! :)

[mrfixit687]

its the school's :D

[STP03BlueSI]

i use the one at work

[bobdobbs]

Did you guys miss this part of the question, or what? :confused:

Originally posted by bobdobbs
Does anybody have a lift in their garage?

[blueiedgod]

check these guys out:
http://www.backyardbuddy.com/

They are featured on "shadetree mechanic" and "Horsepower TV"

[mrfixit687]

shadetree mechanic isnt a good name, sounds like shady tree mechanic, and you definitely dont want a shady mechanic

[blueiedgod]

I am a shade tree mechanic. Come on, it is just an old fashioned name for DIYer.
Peace

[bobdobbs]

Originally posted by blueiedgod
check these guys out:
http://www.backyardbuddy.com/
Looks like a well-thought-out product. This would definately work for me. Thanks.

[Zero Three Si]

Originally posted by bobdobbs
Looks like a well-thought-out product. This would definately work for me. Thanks.

I used that at this oil changing place I used to work for in highschool.

[SiR_d1]

all I need is a jack lift and stands:D

[bobdobbs]

Originally posted by SiR_d1
all I need is a jack lift and stands:D
This is America; it's not about "need". ;)

[K20A3Si]

i am from mass...my dad runs a honda dealer ship so i pretty much have 20 lifts to my self when ever i want....thank god becasue i would not want to do my A2 swap to have do be done on jack stands..your to far away ..bu ti wish i could help you...:rolleyes:

[furious]

Originally posted by bobdobbs
Dude, once you get married you're going to REALLY appreciate being able to hide under a car in the garage. ;)

then you got to get one that locks/hides in the bedroom...precisely when i go to the family room to shoot some pool while staying warm:D

well i DON'T have a lift...and if i did, that would be like upskirts daily to satisfy my auto addiction...though my garage has a 12 feet ceiling when the garage door is closed :D Just can't open it with posts;)

[bobdobbs]

Originally posted by Zero Three Si
I used that at this oil changing place I used to work for in highschool.
What did you think of it? Good quality? Easy to use?

[mrfixit687]

Originally posted by K20A3Si
i am from mass...my dad runs a honda dealer ship so i pretty much have 20 lifts to my self when ever i want....thank god becasue i would not want to do my A2 swap to have do be done on jack stands..your to far away ..bu ti wish i could help you...:rolleyes:

if your dad runs a honda dealership what are you doing driving a civic =P

[the JigGa mAn]

Originally posted by mrfixit687
if your dad runs a honda dealership what are you doing driving a civic =P


LOL...maybe it was free..no one turns down free

[Zero Three Si]

Originally posted by bobdobbs
What did you think of it? Good quality? Easy to use?


It was very easy to use. It seemed to strugle with some of the older big v8 cars but for little cars like the ep it was a breeze. Press the button and up she goes. There is a lever that locks it too just in case the lift fails. It made oil changes TOO easy.