Shop Lift

[TMGT]

I've installed 2post in garages with ceilings that are too low, one we were able to erect it between the trusses, another we were able to run the top plate above the lower chord of the truss. Not ideal but that's what the customer wanted.

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[ovrszd]

12' 6" minimum, i believe.

Brand dependent. I've been busy and haven't had a chance to talk to my Son about this. I will get an answer.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

I have a Challenger 2 post 9K lift, Sice tire machine, Coats computerized balancer, 80 gallon Air Compressor, motorcycle lift, and too many more tools, scanners, radiator pressure testers to mention. Good luck with your 4 post. A friend of mine has one and likes it a lot.

Well, that's all nice, but I have a riding lawn mower.

 

[George2615]

Well, that's all nice, but I have a riding lawn mower.

Me too

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

Me too

Dang, I just can't win.

 

[George2615]

Dang, I just can't win.

You have me beat by a long shot on property owned.

 

[ericm979]

A lot of overhead type two post lifts are an inch or two under 12'. A few are just over, and then there are the extra tall lifts that are 13' or more. Baseplate type lifts are shorter.

 

[repete]

I have a two post 9K asymmetrical lift with the cross piece overhead. In my old shop I had a pit but found it to be far less than ideal for anything other than oil changes, which I do a lot of, but I also do a lot of tire work so I needed the wheels free.

When I poured the concrete floor I also dug out two squares 2' x 2' x2' where I knew the lift would go and made a rebar cage within the squares (monopour with the slab). The directions said it could go on a four inch slab but I had some hesitation so for an extra 1/2 a yard I could use 12" anchor bolts and not give it a second thought

My only regret was not going with a 12K unit for an extra 2K that I would not even remember spending 15 years later....

 

[woody]

I went yesterday and got the oil and lights for my lift and I haven't even got a shipping date yet. I am as excited as a kid on X-mas. My wife wishes I would hush about my new toy.

 

[repete]

Tell her you are getting the chair adaptor so she can ride on it.

 

[ovrszd]

I went yesterday and got the oil and lights for my lift and I haven't even got a shipping date yet. I am as excited as a kid on X-mas. My wife wishes I would hush about my new toy.

Just tell her when it gets here you'll give her a ride on it. Followed by "that smile".

 

[sd455dan]

I went yesterday and got the oil and lights for my lift and I haven't even got a shipping date yet. I am as excited as a kid on X-mas. My wife wishes I would hush about my new toy.

Oh yeah the accessories...
One of the first I bought was a roll-able oil drain.

 

[5030]

All that is above my pay grade...lol

All I have is a 3 ton IR air hoist on a trolley running the length of the shop on an I beam. It picks up anything I need to lift. I mostly use it when I rebuild excavator buckets for positioning them for welding. Cost was pretty cheap too. Got the beam from a salvage yard years ago cheap and the air hoist came from a machinery auction, paid 100 bucks for it. it's positive stop with roller chain instead of cable for lifting.

I still use the old venerable lift ramps but I built a set myself that are much longer and higher than store bought ones.

 

[ratflinger]

There's a place outside of Ft. Worth, TX that builds lifts, used to be called LiftCo, now something else. They will custom build lifts to your height specification. They built my 2-post 1 foot shorter than normal. I moved and now have a 4-post. I like it a lot better.

 

[not2old]

Most two post hoists won't stand up in a 10' ceiling.

I'm guessing at the ceiling height. When he has a Chevelle or GTO on the lift the wheels are at chest height. I couldn't work under it without a rolling chair but he seems to do OK.

 

[Hazel]

I just installed a BendPak 9K 4 Post lift in my garage, I wish I had done it years ago! I installed it myself, using my tractor and the garage beam hoist, it was pretty easy actually!
I got the 220V version because I already had plenty of power to the garage.

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I also got the sliding air Jack, wheel Kit And rolling oil funnel thingy. 4 post works best for me because I also use it for winter storage. I don’t know about other lifts but the BendPak runways are adjustable to accommodate different width vehicles. I have 81 inches clear under the crossbars.

It’s SO nice to do maintenance standing up! One piece of advice: Do NOT tell family or neighbors you have a lift!! You’ll spend every Saturday and Sunday “Helping” them work on their vehicles!!

BN

Which model is it, it looks good

 

[woody]

Oh yeah the accessories...
One of the first I bought was a roll-able oil drain.

I have thought about the oil drain but with the jack tray I figured I would just put my old oil catch pan on it. I may need something to put on my father's day list

 

[sd455dan]

I have thought about the oil drain but with the jack tray I figured I would just put my old oil catch pan on it. I may need something to put on my father's day list

Ah if that is already covered maybe power outlets (120 plus 240 VAC for welder) and a nearby air hose connection and self retracting reel. roll-able tool chest?

 

[woody]

Ah if that is already covered maybe power outlets (120 plus 240 VAC for welder) and a nearby air hose connection and self retracting reel. roll-able tool chest?

If I ask for an other tool chest she would probably lock me in the shop, wait a minute that's not a bad idea.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I have thought about the oil drain but with the jack tray I figured I would just put my old oil catch pan on it. I may need something to put on my father's day list

BendPak gave me this one free when I ordered my lifts:

Shop Oil Drains by Ranger

For your more common waste fluid management applications, choose from our 8, 18 and 20-gallon upright rolling oil drains by Ranger Products.

www.bendpak.com