Let's talk about garage lifts!

[Grimster]

I did a quick search and didn't see anything already so figured I'd start a new thread.

I'm building a garage very soon now and want to put a 2 post and possibly 1 or 2 4 post lifts in it, I'm looking at the harbor freight lifts:

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

I'm also looking on ebay and seeing some mighty attractively priced lifts.

Anyone got any experience, warnings, recommendations? Do you have a lift? If so where'd ya get it and how do you like it, etc?

 

[NASSTY]

I have a Challenger 9k lb. lift.I bought it through Advance Auto 3 or 4 years ago.I paid $3k, I'm happy with it.My first choice was a Rotary but I couldn't find a Rotary in the height I needed.I know a few people who recently bought lifts from some place in Texas and paid $1800-$2k.I'm not sure of the name of the place. Keep looking online you should find something.

 

[Grumpy]

I have a "Forward"4 post lift .. worked great for what I wanted .. You should also try company's in your area that sell and install lifts. thats what I did .. there prices may surprise you

 

[mikestertwo]

I have an extended 12,000lb Bend Pak 4 post lift in my shop that I bought about 6 years ago. Works great and haven't had any problems with it.

 

[Bodybag]

I have an Eagle XL 4 post that I bought new for $3k that is awesome. I also have 2 Bend-Pak 4 poster's and 3 other off-brand 4 poster's. Honestly I haven't had a single issue with any of them. I really depends on your price point and your needs.

My advice would be that you should buy a lift that has EVERYTHING you want now, or think you might want in the future. DO NOT short change yourself to save a few bucks. $.02

 

[Turbo Indian]

I have been seriously thinking about a lift also. I would love a 2 post, but I think I will end up with a 4 post for 3 reasons. #1 I can hear the wife bitching about opening the door of the vette into the post or not having room to open the door to get out, #2 a 4 post you can get drip pans so nothing drips on the car below, & #3 the 4 post can get rolled outside because I enjoy working outside in the evenings.

 

[Grimster]

Hmm it never even occurred to me that Advance or other parts stores would sell lifts! I'll definitely be checking out any and all local options, I don't want to "underspend" on a lift but I also can't afford to overspend either!

 

[Bodybag]

...#3 the 4 post can get rolled outside because I enjoy working outside in the evenings.

This is exactly why I bought rollers for my Eagle lift. I can roll it right out the door and work outside. I mostly do that when pressure washing the undercarriage of something.

 

[Just a Six??]

My friend just got a 4 post delivered in peices to the door for $1900 Canadian & it rolls as well. Took 3 of us about 3 hours to install & him another few hours to fine tune it all. Under $2K is a good deal IMO.

 

[BetMinesFaster]

I have a "Forward"4 post lift .. worked great for what I wanted .. You should also try company's in your area that sell and install lifts. thats what I did .. there prices may surprise you

+1 Just bought a new Rotary a-symetrical 10k 2 post and Rotary 14000k open front 4 post delivered and installed for 10k done:biggrin:

 

[aminga]

I don't think I would work under a HF lift.

 

[Quiky One]

We have a two post bend pak and love it. No issues and works great.

Jason

 

[cruzn57]

check Evil Bay

they have the same brand names avail, sometimes much less!
some are chinese, some are american made, I have friends with both, and no one has had a problem,
I'll probably buy bendpak, as they are avail with free shipping.

I did a quick search and didn't see anything already so figured I'd start a new thread.

I'm building a garage very soon now and want to put a 2 post and possibly 1 or 2 4 post lifts in it, I'm looking at the harbor freight lifts:

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

I'm also looking on ebay and seeing some mighty attractively priced lifts.

Anyone got any experience, warnings, recommendations? Do you have a lift? If so where'd ya get it and how do you like it, etc?

 

[turbojimmy]

Here's mine. I paid a little more for a Rotary Revolution. Made in USA, blah blah blah. Works good. I don't worry about working under it.

The whole thread is here:
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/turbo-lounge/233792-questions-4-post-lift-users-owners-2.html

Jim

 

[Chazzworth]

Check Craigslist as there are some good deals there. Also Putting them up is not a big deal and not really worth paying someone to do. 2 people can lift the posts up with a little bit of effort. I have a Rotary 9k pound lift I got for I think $600 but it is a floor plate model so it kind of sucks but will be replaced and moved outside when the next good deal comes along.

 

[irene.jack]

Just installed used Challenger lift from a closed business,works great.Seems heavier built than a lot of other lifts I looked at before buyingI also found this on craigs list.Anyone in central NC can get one from same guy for $1800 or 2000 installed.HE had several at one time.













jus

 

[gnbooster87]

this is a good thread ill be in the market for a lift once i purchase a house i personally would get a 2 post since ill be doing most of the work at home

 

[Grimster]

I don't think I would work under a HF lift.

Yeah my thoughts too but they are labeled as bend pak which seems to be about the most popular brand and I see them mentioned all over. For $3700 they're definitely not the cheapest I've found either.

Hopefully the bulldozer dude will show up Monday and get my spot ready for the garage so I can get this ball rolling!

 

[TurboTnZ06]

I was asking this of a friend of mine who runs a car repair shop. He said a 9K pound 12 ft tall 2 post Rotary for $2700 installed is the lift to get.

 

[Sleeper]

My friend just got a 4 post delivered in peices to the door for $1900 Canadian & it rolls as well. Took 3 of us about 3 hours to install & him another few hours to fine tune it all. Under $2K is a good deal IMO.

I'm the guy. It's a ProPark lift. My back loves it.
A shout out to David And Ray for all the help.

Paul