1bad03snake

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I'm looking to install a lift in my detached garage. I have 9ft of clearance but can move a few supports that are not load bearing and get an additional 2ft. Anyone have a lift at home they can recommend?


Matt

trans2000am

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i have the denmar lift the ones designed for short ceilings ya you cant walk under the car to work on the car but it does everything i need it too got it from summitracing and was free shipping also didn't there payment plan so i didn't have to come out of pocket for the whole thing at once

t_raven

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I have a Bendpak xpr-10. I did a lot of research before I chose a lift. I wanted a certified lift that would fit under my 13' ceiling. 12ks were out because they were all too tall. Pretty much all certified 10ks were right around $3,000. Bendpak has a break down of how well built theirs is compared to a Rotary lift. Every shop I've ever worked for had Rotary lifts so I was pretty impressed the Bendpak was built heavier for the same price.

If you can fit a 12' lift I'd highly recommend checking out the ones Bendpak has. I don't know anything about the cheaper, non-certified lifts because I wasn't willing to buy one.

Only pic I currently have uploaded of the shop

ss performance

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I have a Rotary asymmetrical 2 post lift rated at 10K. I had to get the higher rating to handle my diesel dually.

Drive on lifts are nice depending on what you are doing. With a drive on you can purchase or make platform to place bottle jacks on. This way you can remove the tires & wheels.

It all boils down to what you plan to do with it, how much you want to spend, and what will fit.

Good luck

RogueFab

Do you have a budget in mind? Certification is something I would be willing to pay more for (as others have stated).

SWEET98SS

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I have the max jaxx, pm me with any question. i really like mine.

dj94gt

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I have a Greg smith Atlas OH9000 it's performed great although it's only had 4 cars on it. I'm going to be taking it down since I no longer need it.

1bad03snake

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Sorry for not responding. I have been busy with mortgage people, inspectors, roofer, blah blah blah.. I'm trying to stay around the 2K price range. I will never use it for a truck. Maybe the occasional corvette or supra. My 88 Mustang will live on it during the week. The max jaxx would not work. I need to get under the car for engine/trans removal and things like that. Ive never heard of a certified lift. I'll do some research

SWEET98SS

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I have the max jaxx,its a 2 post. I have pulled the tranny and motor out the bottom with it. I would only get it if you are limited on ceiling height.

sick_tight

i am drooling at these lifts! i would love to someday get one

SWEET98SS

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My lift has paid for it self like three times since i got it two years ago. I have older cars, 2005 Buick and a 2006 Caravan. Ive done brake lines, exhaust and also dropped my motor out of my Camaro with it. Ive done the rear end of my camaro, fuel pump and oil pan gasket. Plus alot of other things.

They are worth it. Actually any auto work is worth it if you can do it yourself. I just did my intake gasket on my van, $20 gasket, the place wanted over $400 to install it. It took me 3 hours and the price of the gasket.

1bad03snake

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I'm sure all have quit a few friends wanting to borrow it. I should have the garage modified and lift installed by Christmas. I'm going to raise the rafters 3ft to get 12ft total height.

ragtopz28

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Check out GTX-9C or GTX-9LC (for low ceiling). I just had one installed @ $2200 installed. Almost as nice as a Rotary I had at another house.

Kory 88Iroc Lt1

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I have a benwill 7k 2 post. I bought it used from a friend who owns a shop. It originally came out of a gm dealer. I've had it for a couple years. It was money well spent. I use it a lot.
Kory

87silverbullet

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I have a rotary at my shop. It's a 10000 lb capacity. Its all I've ever used. I had rotary when I worked at the dealer and rotary at my own shop now. They have been reliable all these years without issue.

subarubill96

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i have a rotary 10k two post. its the best thing in the world. I pretty much refuse to work on anything without using a lift now. I know the hydraulics are good since the car has been sitting on it for the last two years without dropping down at all
When i move into my new place next year im getting a drive-on lift to go with this one, because this one has spoiled me that much. hands down some of the best money ive spent, i know what it saved me doing my subaru swap almost paid for the whole thing. if you got the space,do it, if not, make the space.

Smo's04Gto

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Picked up this 9k forward 2 post for 1k on Craig's list 6 years old owner used it to store a car on that he never drove.Be sure your floors are thick enough to hold the lift.

pimpjames

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Here's a Kwik-Lift. I searched Ebay and craigslist for months before finding one at a good price.


Have used to only to weld exhaust on so far.

Troy5061

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I just bought a used Mohawk A7, I just need to hook up the hydraulic lines and the wiring and im done. I got lucky and have 12ft ceilings so I just had to remove my garage door opener and will have to move my garage door up eventually if I want to lift cars with the door open. Make sure you check your concrete thickness, mosts lifts need at least 4" of good concrete, I have 8" and a huge frost wall all the way around it but I live in Maine so they build stuff up here pretty good for the shitty environment. It also helps to have a forklift handy to lift the columns or 5-6 guys. I had my buddy with a wrecker put them into place for me.

RogueFab

A little off topic... but doesn't Jay Leno have that same one?