Car Lift for Regular Sized Garage

[snpower]

Since I can’t stop fixing things…

I hope to one day build a detached garage/shop but for now I have my two bay garage. It’s 22 x 22; obviously a portable setup is needed and I’m wondering about one that will go up 24” or so… I’m guessing a mid height one might not fit on one side - what do the experts say and use?

 

[5030]

HF sells a low ceiling lift. Been contemplating one actually. Think the sell it anyway, used to.

 

[CliffordK]

For a short portable two post lift, look up MaxJax.

MaxJax

MaxJax is the unique portable two-post car lift design that offers greater versatility and serviceability when compared to traditional garage lifting systems.

www.maxjax.com

I think you can even get a lounge chair on wheels to cruise around under the car with.

The alternative would be a scissor lift.

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[bdhsfz6]

I use this Bendpak 4 post lift in my 24 x 40 garage:

BendPak HD-9ST Four-Post Lift - 5175860

Purchase the 9,000-lb. BendPak HD-9ST four-post lift that offers the same power and safety features of the HD-9, but in a smaller package.

www.bendpak.com

It has an optional wheel kit which makes it easy to move around the building. When not being used to work on vehicles, it makes a great storage platform. You can also park a vehicle underneath, which means it takes up little floor space.

You might want to check out this thread on the subject:

2 post or 4 post vehicle lift ideas

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[DK35vince]

Do to limited ceiling height I use Quick Jacks.
Works well on the cars, but not high enough to lift my truck tires off the ground.

7000TL

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[snpower]

For a short portable two post lift, look up MaxJax.

MaxJax

MaxJax is the unique portable two-post car lift design that offers greater versatility and serviceability when compared to traditional garage lifting systems.

www.maxjax.com

I think you can even get a lounge chair on wheels to cruise around under the car with.

The alternative would be a scissor lift.

Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977

Harbor Freight buys their top quality tools from the same factories that supply our competitors. We cut out the middleman and pass the savings to you!

www.harborfreight.com

This looks fantastic. First step is to see if my concrete floor is thick enough.

 

[dodge man]

I looked at the Maxjax a few years ago. I decided it just wasn’t worth it. I have about a 8’6” ceiling height and figured my electric door opener would have to be switched out to get it out of the way. I’ve been sticking with a nice floor jack and axle stands and for a lot of things like oil changes I use a pair of ramps called Race Ramps.

 

[CliffordK]

I looked at the Maxjax a few years ago. I decided it just wasn’t worth it. I have about a 8’6” ceiling height and figured my electric door opener would have to be switched out to get it out of the way. I’ve been sticking with a nice floor jack and axle stands and for a lot of things like oil changes I use a pair of ramps called Race Ramps.

There are a number of wall mount or jack shaft garage door openers that open up ceiling space.

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[stumblinhorse]

I use this Bendpak 4 post lift in my 24 x 40 garage:
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BendPak HD-9ST Four-Post Lift - 5175860

Purchase the 9,000-lb. BendPak HD-9ST four-post lift that offers the same power and safety features of the HD-9, but in a smaller package.

www.bendpak.com

It has an optional wheel kit which makes it easy to move around the building. When not being used to work on vehicles, it makes a great storage platform. You can also park a vehicle underneath, which means it takes up little floor space.

You might want to check out this thread on the subject:

2 post or 4 post vehicle lift ideas

I searched the forums using the search function, and could not find what I was looking for. So, here goes. ADMINS, if this is the wrong forum for this topic, apologies. Let me know if it needs to move. Ok, so... I'm recently retired from a very long 36 year career in the US Army. I bought...

www.tractorbynet.com

Holy crap! I never knew you could move 4 post lifts around! Post of the year for me!

 

[slckeys]

I have a friend that has a max jax lift in his 2 car garage. Said it made life easier for him as a retired mechanic to do side work and let him keep working like he enjoys.