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1/5/2021 I got the wheels on the spreader bar to make things easier to put into place when I need them. I like how they turned out, now I need to figure out a removable handle idea.... I am thinking something like a removable bottle jack handle with a offset to keep me from leaning over too far...

The spreader bars did not come with my lift. There are a few places you can buy them. I will list below and attach images. I ended up calling HEI-Lifts (where I bought my lift from) and he had the set I bought. The prices vary. I assume this is based on material cost and shipping. HEI-Lifts -...

The spreader bars are not mandatory. They are mainly used for body on frame vehicles like trucks and real SUVs. The reason is to distribute the weight more equally across lifting platform instead of just on the inside parts. The other function is to grab frame with the extensions to give more...

A few more shots of the roller design so far.

1/2/2021 Happy New Year! First project of the year was making some changes to the spreader bars. I did not need the frame isolators on the ends. I cut them off so I could have a little extra room to adjust the lifting pads. I also started (with help from a friend) building a set of rollers to...

Well thanks again. I have tried to tell a story on here with all of my post. I am glad to hear everyone's feedback. I really enjoyed making the willow tree. It was a bit overwhelming to start but once I got rolling, the tree just began to take shape. If you do decide to make one, my one...

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Thank you! I was pretty happy with how the willow turned out. It's 1700Ft of copper wire and about 700 individual strands. This project got me a large amount of brownie points with the wife!

WOW! I just finished running through this entire thread. Great build, both of them. Man that work bench is awesome! So many great ideas from your work and the car is looking great. congrats on the little one.

Thank you, I decided to put the drive through on for a couple of reasons. I am not sure if the pictures show it or not but off the back of the house we have a fence for our dogs. I put this up when we moved in knowing I was going to make it bigger later on. Now that the garage is built we plan...

Ok last one. Sorry, I like pictures

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Continued... wood projects from last post

Well thank you, that means a lot! I have not quite finished everything enough to start moving my stuff in and start to make things yet but to answer your question YES! I have been thinking of all the "adaptors" if you will, for the lift tops. I first thought of making a motorcycle adaptor...

Well that's good to know, I was wondering how this would hold up long term. Hopefully mind is built as good as yours was. The powered lock was very cool, all automatic when you raise and lower the door. I never thought it would be something I cared about but the Wi-Fi is great as well. I left...

also it has a powered door lock

12/31/2020 Installed the garage door opener today. Its a Chamberlain RJ070 Battery backup system. This is the wall mount style. It was very easy to install with basic tools and some of the features include: battery back up, Wi-Fi, quiet, out of the way and very small. If anyone wants different...

I left the truck in the garage because why not right. and there was still loads of room to maneuver around the shop. I think this size is going to work great for me. Tomorrow I think I will be mounting the garage door opener. I will post when finished. Called for final inspection today so...

I had to try out my heaviest truck. This was kind of crazy seeing this big girl in the air. The spreader bars are working great so far. They have frame isolators on the ends for what I am assuming is for a different lift setup (Probably a universal bar) so I will be cutting those off to get a...

12/29/2020 Time to do a oil change on the jeep. First time the lift will assist with making life just a little bit easier. I have not gotten the oil drain kit that works under the lift yet so I had to let it back down to drain near the floor but it still counts! lol