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Ok, so I intended from day one to install a two post lift in my center bay. But then it just so happened that most of my projects were small enough that creative workarounds like using the chain hoist strung from the ridge beam worked great. Plus, I've really love the wide open, flexible work space. Sometimes I've had cars pushed around crosswise on dollys etc and fit more in than I could with a lift in the way.
So I discovered Bend Pak makes a single post parking lift. Really pricey, but I could mount it against the far wall, then when a car was in the air, the surrounding area would be 100% useable for other things.
Downside is they are really expensive. oh i said that, and secondly, it is a platform lift meaning limited usefulness for working under the car.

Has anyone lived with one or seen one installed? BendPak PL-6000X
 

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I image you'd need some really good concrete/rebar around the anchor location
 
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doesnt seem worth it for me, id rather loose a little space and have a roll around 4poster, or even a maxjack. both seem a little more work able, and the 4post would be a good storage lift
 
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A guy I knew had one. He used it purely for storage, kept a vette up top and the daily underneath.

He had it in a very skinny 1 car townhome garage that happen to have a nice height ceiling. Worked perfect, as the garage was not really big enough to do work on a car anyway, maybe was 12x20..

Was a nice lift though, looked cool and very small footprint. I don't know how much he paid but ASE has them right at $5500, so yeah a bit pricey. You could get an HD-9, Hyro Scissor jack, casters, pans, and still have money left at that price.
 
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I used one, twenty-some years ago but it wasn't a drive on. It had arms to grab the chassis like a twin-post would. The single column seemed to hold the vehicle up okay but once you started working on it, a good tug on a wrench would start the vehicle swaying in a disconcerting fashion that made me feel uncomfortable being under the car. The heavier the car, the worse it was. We were working primarily on very light cars so it wasn't too bad but I used the twin-post instead whenever I could. I'm sure they've improved over the last 20 years but I'm also certain the drive on ramp adds a lot of weight in the same way a heavier car would.

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Lou's Garage said:
I used one, twenty-some years ago but it wasn't a drive on. It had arms to grab the chassis like a twin-post would. The single column seemed to hold the vehicle up okay but once you started working on it, a good tug on a wrench would start the vehicle swaying in a disconcerting fashion that made me feel uncomfortable being under the car. The heavier the car, the worse it was. We were working primarily on very light cars so it wasn't too bad but I used the twin-post instead whenever I could. I'm sure they've improved over the last 20 years but I'm also certain the drive on ramp adds a lot of weight in the same way a heavier car would.

Lou
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Yep, I'm sure they have done their engineering homework, but if I installed it agains the far wall I think I'd fab a link to one of the massive micro-lams I've got holding up the ridge. Either that or keep a screw-jack handy for those times when I'm physically under the car. Wish they still made one like you describe, that sounds perfect.
 
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Looks like there might not be too much under car access. but with the center panels removed? still have some tubes in the way. But might be the only style that will work in your application.


http://www.bendpak.com/PL6000-X-Manual-REVA.pdf

They and others used to make this type (see Photo) maybe find a used one. I think model is ML-6? . I think I remember a thread about forklift style lift here but couldn't find it but came across the bendpak one on the interweb.

Found this thread too.

http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-s...9645-help-acr-lift-garage-recomendations.html
Good luck
 

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tyrell2004 said:
Found this thread too.

http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-s...9645-help-acr-lift-garage-recomendations.html
Good luck
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Thanks for the link; first photos I've seen of an actual installation. Even with center panels removed, it's got pretty limited utility for anything other than oil changes. To get serious, you need access to suspension. Plus I'd be mounting it up against a wall, so one side of the car will be inaccessible anyhow. So I guess I just reconcile myself that his is a pure storage solution and continue to find workarounds for other problems.
Thanks again, great link.
 
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I prefer two post lifts to most anything, after working in a shop that had two posts and four posts. I prefered the two posts for most everything. The arms were easy to get around, they have a small foot print, and on the four posts it seemed like I was always reaching around or banging my head on the ramps trying to get stuff done.
 
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