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    LM8500 Wall Controller Failure.

    Had a random issue where my jack shaft opener stopped working. Traced it back to the wall controller (LM888). Contacted LiftMaster and a new controller is on its way. Great customer service! Now, after doing a bit of reading on the cause. Lucky for me my controller stopped working and the...
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    LiftMaster 8500 using CFL or LED light bulbs...

    I would like to replace the current 2x100W light bulbs with either Sylvania's CFL or Feit's LED light bulbs. I've been reading that CFL or LED lights can cause RF/IR interference that can affect the remote(s) range and/or the electronics of the GDO. Are any of you guys having or had issues...
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    4 Post Lift Users, Where do you store your ramps?

    Curious to know where you guys store or place your ramps when the lift is not in use? Currently I place my ramps on the side of the lift. Looking for some ideas where to put them so they're out of the way. Pic of where I keep the ramps.
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    Modifying roof trusses for lift.

    Hey Guys, I just finish installing a 4 post lift in my 2 car garage. I'm able to get both vehicles on top and under the lift, but it's a tight fit leaving only 2" of space from the bottom of the trusses. I would like to add an extra 3"-4" of space for extra clearance so the vehicles roof top...
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    Looking to borrow a 2-Ton Engine Hoist (GTA Ontario)

    Looking to borrow a foldable engine hoist (needs to fit in a minivan for transport), will probably need it sometime in June for about 2-3 days. Please let me know if you can help a brother out! Thanks.
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    LiftMaster 8500 adding additional wall controls

    Today I got the high lift conversion done to my garage door. While talking to the door installer he said you cannot run additional wall controllers to operate the door. Is this true? My last opener had 3 door bell controllers that operated the opener, which I would like to retain with the...
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    4 post lift on a sloped garage floor...

    I've been doing some reading and gathering installation info on 4 post lifts. Reading some of the installation manuals online on how to install a lift. One manufacture says that the runners and posts must be level from front to back. Then another section of the read, same manufacture, they...
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    My 2-Car Porcelain Tile Install....

    Well, I'm finally going to make time and squeeze myself into my busy work schedule to tile my garage floor. :lol: The tiles showed up today, I can't wait to get started. I hope to start sometime next week. I'll keep updating this thread with pics during the installation process.
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    My 2 Car Garage Makeover.

    First post but a long time lurker, now it's my turn. lol!! It's nothing special compared to what some of you guys have and have done. Bought the house (25yrs old) last year in July first thing I did was makeover the man cave. Great feature is the walk-up from the basement which is very handy...
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