Great site. Moving into a another house and I'm planning a purpose built detached garage for automotive work. It will be limited by code to about 20'X30". I'm looking for ideas and suggestions how to get it right the first time. I am wondering if a lift is worth the effort.
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Falcon67
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Howdy from west of you. I have a smaller space and if I put in a lift, I would use one with casters so I could move whatever was on it off in a corner if needed. Depends on what you want to do, your budget and the shop build. I've been playing with cars for almost 40 years and have been OK with good stands and decent floor jacks. But I still want a lift 
Ocho
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Welcome to GJ!
If you can afford it and have the space for it, install the lift!
I have worked on cars on jack stands and I have worked on cars on lifts. Hands down...No comparison...A lift is better. Changing tires, brake jobs, oil changes are all easier with a lift. You can also park a car underneath, which increases the storage capacity of your garage.
If you can afford it and have the space for it, install the lift!
I have worked on cars on jack stands and I have worked on cars on lifts. Hands down...No comparison...A lift is better. Changing tires, brake jobs, oil changes are all easier with a lift. You can also park a car underneath, which increases the storage capacity of your garage.
aqr81
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Welcome to GJ. If the 20'X30' will be entirely for shop area, I feel it is more than adequate for a lift. I agree with Falcon67 and the casters so it can be moved.
As Ocho said - hands down...no comparison...a lift is better.
As Ocho said - hands down...no comparison...a lift is better.
BlackSheepSpeedShop
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Also new from DFW!!! Welcome.