Looking for a Lift
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Looking for a Lift
Basically, I'm trying to lift a 1999 mercury cougar with a 2892 lb curb weight. I have a 2 car garage and space is an issue, but not the decider of what lift I'm going to get (though it helps) . Measured out my ceiling height is 148`, and I have yet to measure my concrete but I'm willing to do the work when the time comes.
I need it to be able to move, but I also need to get UNDER the car.
I've come down to a few choices and these are some of them: feel free to show me some other lifts!
BendPak XPR-9F Two Post Lift, 9,000 Lb. Capacity, Floor-Plate, Narrow
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Specifications - MaxJax Lifting System by Dannmar
are the ones I've been looking at.
I just need help deciding. Please have *reasonable* feedback!
I need it to be able to move, but I also need to get UNDER the car.
I've come down to a few choices and these are some of them: feel free to show me some other lifts!
BendPak XPR-9F Two Post Lift, 9,000 Lb. Capacity, Floor-Plate, Narrow
or
Specifications - MaxJax Lifting System by Dannmar
are the ones I've been looking at.
I just need help deciding. Please have *reasonable* feedback!
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I've been looking at the 4 post movable lifts. You drive on to ramps, so it's not open under the car and you still have to jack a wheel to do wheel or brake work, but trans and axle work should be ok. They lower on to casters if you want and you can roll the whole thing around. I was looking to make it a partial "2nd story" in my garage.
If you search via google, you will find many hits on all varieties, with install stories, ratings, experience etc. Bendpak seems to do OK from what I've seen.
ymmv.
like so, btw:
BendPak HD-7P Four Post High Lift, 7,000 Lb. Capacity
If you search via google, you will find many hits on all varieties, with install stories, ratings, experience etc. Bendpak seems to do OK from what I've seen.
ymmv.
like so, btw:
BendPak HD-7P Four Post High Lift, 7,000 Lb. Capacity
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I've been looking at the 4 post movable lifts. You drive on to ramps, so it's not open under the car and you still have to jack a wheel to do wheel or brake work, but trans and axle work should be ok. The lower on to casters if you want and you can roll the whole thing around. I was looking to make it a partial "2nd story" in my garage.
If you search via google, you will find many hits on all varieties, with install stories, ratins, experience etc. Bendpak seems to do OK from what I've seen.
ymmv.
like so, btw:
BendPak HD-7P Four Post High Lift, 7,000 Lb. Capacity
If you search via google, you will find many hits on all varieties, with install stories, ratins, experience etc. Bendpak seems to do OK from what I've seen.
ymmv.
like so, btw:
BendPak HD-7P Four Post High Lift, 7,000 Lb. Capacity
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I have the 2 Post Master Series XL 9000lb Lift and love it!Works great for the 2 years I have had it and it doesnt have a single problem.
I have the 2 Post Master Series XL 9000lb Lift and love it!Works great for the 2 years I have had it and it doesnt have a single problem.
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The cheapest one, of course....
Not really, probably the wider model of the 7000lb lifts in the link. Miles to go before that happens.....
Not really, probably the wider model of the 7000lb lifts in the link. Miles to go before that happens.....
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Hehehe. Good call. Also those lifts in that link are pretty awesome.
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Ah I feel ya. I'm still deciding myself.
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I have an Eagle 2-post 10,000lb lift, 220 volt .
Things to think about, most bolt down 2-post lifts require a min. of 4" concrete so for exhisting garages of unknown thickness you might have to cut thru and measure\re-poor. For removeability the 4-post or side lift systems would work well. Also keep in mind the ceiling height. If the ceiling is low you would want to tray the ceiling for more work room and some lift would be too tall for a normal 8' ceiling.
My shop is a 24' x 24' with 16' roll up door, 200 amp electrical service, 10' ceiling, 6" concrete floor reinforced with rebar and weldwire panels in the concrete, heat, air, stereo, water, phone and cable. The only vehicles in it are my projects so having the eagle 2-post use up some of the room and not be able to park a second car does not hurt my feelings.
future additions will be air lines run to all walls in shop for compressor tools.
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Things to think about, most bolt down 2-post lifts require a min. of 4" concrete so for exhisting garages of unknown thickness you might have to cut thru and measure\re-poor. For removeability the 4-post or side lift systems would work well. Also keep in mind the ceiling height. If the ceiling is low you would want to tray the ceiling for more work room and some lift would be too tall for a normal 8' ceiling.
My shop is a 24' x 24' with 16' roll up door, 200 amp electrical service, 10' ceiling, 6" concrete floor reinforced with rebar and weldwire panels in the concrete, heat, air, stereo, water, phone and cable. The only vehicles in it are my projects so having the eagle 2-post use up some of the room and not be able to park a second car does not hurt my feelings.
future additions will be air lines run to all walls in shop for compressor tools.
ED
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I have an Eagle 2-post 10,000lb lift, 220 volt .
Things to think about, most bolt down 2-post lifts require a min. of 4" concrete so for exhisting garages of unknown thickness you might have to cut thru and measure\re-poor. For removeability the 4-post or side lift systems would work well. Also keep in mind the ceiling height. If the ceiling is low you would want to tray the ceiling for more work room and some lift would be too tall for a normal 8' ceiling.
My shop is a 24' x 24' with 16' roll up door, 200 amp electrical service, 10' ceiling, 6" concrete floor reinforced with rebar and weldwire panels in the concrete, heat, air, stereo, water, phone and cable. The only vehicles in it are my projects so having the eagle 2-post use up some of the room and not be able to park a second car does not hurt my feelings.
future additions will be air lines run to all walls in shop for compressor tools.
ED
Things to think about, most bolt down 2-post lifts require a min. of 4" concrete so for exhisting garages of unknown thickness you might have to cut thru and measure\re-poor. For removeability the 4-post or side lift systems would work well. Also keep in mind the ceiling height. If the ceiling is low you would want to tray the ceiling for more work room and some lift would be too tall for a normal 8' ceiling.
My shop is a 24' x 24' with 16' roll up door, 200 amp electrical service, 10' ceiling, 6" concrete floor reinforced with rebar and weldwire panels in the concrete, heat, air, stereo, water, phone and cable. The only vehicles in it are my projects so having the eagle 2-post use up some of the room and not be able to park a second car does not hurt my feelings.
future additions will be air lines run to all walls in shop for compressor tools.
ED
So you got the eagle? Got any comments on the brand?
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As far as Eagle goes I would buy from them again without hesitation.
I had test ed the lift height empty and went too high so the cylinder got jammed at the top where the pully is for the cable...called tech suppoert and they assumed that maybe the cylinders were warped or bent from factory to cause this, shiped out (no charge at all) 2 new cylinders which I still have wraped in the shipping material, never installed, never needed (it was my mistake). You get a 5 year parts warranty, ship\freight is included in the purchase price as well.
Installed myself, have used often for the past 9 years with no regret for the purchase...
The only change I would make would be to have taller ceiling and buy the auto shutoff model.
Ed
I had test ed the lift height empty and went too high so the cylinder got jammed at the top where the pully is for the cable...called tech suppoert and they assumed that maybe the cylinders were warped or bent from factory to cause this, shiped out (no charge at all) 2 new cylinders which I still have wraped in the shipping material, never installed, never needed (it was my mistake). You get a 5 year parts warranty, ship\freight is included in the purchase price as well.
Installed myself, have used often for the past 9 years with no regret for the purchase...
The only change I would make would be to have taller ceiling and buy the auto shutoff model.
Ed