In Garage Car Lifts - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

tysonK · 2007-05-05, 10:11 PM

So me and my Dad were looking at the 4 Post Storage/Service Lifts. Basically we were looking into making a 2 car garage work for 3. We have to go back and measure but one of the houses we looked at today had at least 11ft ceilings in the garage, it was height oversized. I'll get into number specifics afer I measure.

Scott I know you must have looked at these before.

The prices range from 1600-5000 pretty big swing. Anyone have any thoughts. Pm Egan?

http://www.carguygarage.com/carlift.html

http://www.pantherlifts.com/shopping...FR1BggodHVhKaw

http://eagleequip.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=LI&WT.srch= 1&s_kwcid=garage%20car%20lift|668579826

sybir · 2007-05-05, 11:05 PM

So, they're slick for just storage. They require less prep than a normal 2-post in terms of slab depth since they're self supporting, which is nice, but you still can't do wheel and tire swaps,suspension work, etc, on them, which to my way of thinking is 75% of the reason to get a lift.

That said, they're a better, more stable storage solution than a 2-post, and the lower clearance height might make it perfect. Mike's is a 2 post setup, but he has something insane like 25 feet of ceiling height, and a super-wide lift that makes it easy to use; his garage is bigger than Paul's shop.

Also keep in mind that anything parked underneath one for a considerable amountof time is subject to all the little crap that normally comes off cars and is ignored on the pavement; brake fluid seepage, oil, tranny fluid, etc etc etc. Since most people think of it as a way to huck a project car out of the way as opposed to a perfectly maintained garage queen, it's something to think about.

If Jeff's ceiling were higher I'd be thinking about a cheap one too

wrxkidid · 2007-05-06, 12:51 AM

we are putting in a two-post lift in the garage at my house. it has a 12' ceiling and thats all the lift requires. I wouldnt reccomend storing a car on a two-post lift for too long though. thats a lot of stress on the lift if you leave it up with a car on it for two long ie for storage.

bend-pak makes some nice lifts the ones you are talking about tyson.

MattR · 2007-05-06, 08:09 AM

Yeah, I would definately prefer one that would allow for tire changes, etc. But for storage, that looks nice.

Dean · 2007-05-06, 09:03 AM

A 4 post lift where the rails slid together so you could use it for wheels and such would be cool. I guess they have cross members and jacks you can use with the 4 posts, but the point is not to need a jack.

tysonK · 2007-05-06, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Yeah, I would definately prefer one that would allow for tire changes, etc. But for storage, that looks nice.

What one looks nice?

tysonK · 2007-05-06, 05:30 PM

Were are looking at it for storage. Most of the lifts come with drip trays for the car on bottom.

MattR · 2007-05-06, 07:25 PM

Oh., I didn't click the links, but the one in the picture looks nice. Do they at least have the alignment plates on tehose 4 posts? Those can come in handy.

MattR · 2007-05-06, 07:28 PM

Upon further review...I like the one with the panther! I guess that's for garage security...grrrr.

wrxkidid · 2007-05-06, 07:45 PM

"lifts and protects"

MattR · 2007-05-07, 09:26 AM

Tyson, I met with a guy in Stead today that deals in storage lifts. He has some nice ones set up. I'll get you his info...They'll also do setup and delivery.

tysonK · 2007-05-07, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Tyson, I met with a guy in Stead today that deals in storage lifts. He has some nice ones set up. I'll get you his info...They'll also do setup and delivery.

nice. Where at in Stead? I'm around the Stead area every once in a while.

MattR · 2007-05-07, 02:44 PM

i'll get the info to you tonight...

Matt

2007-05-05, 10:11 PM	#1
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	In Garage Car Lifts So me and my Dad were looking at the 4 Post Storage/Service Lifts. Basically we were looking into making a 2 car garage work for 3. We have to go back and measure but one of the houses we looked at today had at least 11ft ceilings in the garage, it was height oversized. I'll get into number specifics afer I measure. Scott I know you must have looked at these before. The prices range from 1600-5000 pretty big swing. Anyone have any thoughts. Pm Egan? http://www.carguygarage.com/carlift.html http://www.pantherlifts.com/shopping...FR1BggodHVhKaw http://eagleequip.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=LI&WT.srch= 1&s_kwcid=garage%20car%20lift\|668579826 __________________ Anjali? Anjali? Last edited by tysonK; 2007-05-05 at 10:22 PM.

2007-05-05, 11:05 PM	#2
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	So, they're slick for just storage. They require less prep than a normal 2-post in terms of slab depth since they're self supporting, which is nice, but you still can't do wheel and tire swaps,suspension work, etc, on them, which to my way of thinking is 75% of the reason to get a lift. That said, they're a better, more stable storage solution than a 2-post, and the lower clearance height might make it perfect. Mike's is a 2 post setup, but he has something insane like 25 feet of ceiling height, and a super-wide lift that makes it easy to use; his garage is bigger than Paul's shop. Also keep in mind that anything parked underneath one for a considerable amountof time is subject to all the little crap that normally comes off cars and is ignored on the pavement; brake fluid seepage, oil, tranny fluid, etc etc etc. Since most people think of it as a way to huck a project car out of the way as opposed to a perfectly maintained garage queen, it's something to think about. If Jeff's ceiling were higher I'd be thinking about a cheap one too __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2007-05-06, 12:51 AM	#3
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	we are putting in a two-post lift in the garage at my house. it has a 12' ceiling and thats all the lift requires. I wouldnt reccomend storing a car on a two-post lift for too long though. thats a lot of stress on the lift if you leave it up with a car on it for two long ie for storage. bend-pak makes some nice lifts the ones you are talking about tyson. __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-05-06, 08:09 AM	#4
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Yeah, I would definately prefer one that would allow for tire changes, etc. But for storage, that looks nice. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-05-06, 09:03 AM	#5
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	A 4 post lift where the rails slid together so you could use it for wheels and such would be cool. I guess they have cross members and jacks you can use with the 4 posts, but the point is not to need a jack. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-05-06, 05:30 PM	#7
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	Were are looking at it for storage. Most of the lifts come with drip trays for the car on bottom. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2007-05-06, 07:25 PM	#8
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Oh., I didn't click the links, but the one in the picture looks nice. Do they at least have the alignment plates on tehose 4 posts? Those can come in handy. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-05-06, 07:28 PM	#9
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Upon further review...I like the one with the panther! I guess that's for garage security...grrrr. Attached Images __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-05-06, 07:45 PM	#10
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	"lifts and protects" __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-05-07, 09:26 AM	#11
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Tyson, I met with a guy in Stead today that deals in storage lifts. He has some nice ones set up. I'll get you his info...They'll also do setup and delivery. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-05-07, 02:44 PM	#13
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	i'll get the info to you tonight... Matt __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

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