car lift?

[begs]

hello guys i am not new to fourms just this one i have a pretty good size garage and it has a 9ft celing and i am looking at getting a lift need something 110 and what i am going to look into is cutting the joist in the bay to make it a little higher and just tie in what i cut any ideas would be great even some pics

 

[IDASHO]

Woah....

Try using some punctuation buddy.

 

[begs]

just found this one this seems pretty cool

http://www.asedeals.com/two-post-lifts-MaxJax.html

 

[begs]

Woah....

Try using some punctuation buddy.

why cant read with out them

 

[tatra]

yea periods are good.............i use them all the time..............and there's a lot of discussion on the maxjax on here............use the search feature............

 

[TAMPAGT07]

hello guys i am not new to fourms just this one i have a pretty good size garage and it has a 9ft celing and i am looking at getting a lift need something 110 and what i am going to look into is cutting the joist in the bay to make it a little higher and just tie in what i cut any ideas would be great even some pics

Ok, you have 9' cieling (like me) and you want 110 volt. I actually have three totally different mid rise lifts in a three car garage. (A challenger, a snap on, and a bendkpak.) They are all totally different styles. We need to know how big is your garage? My challenger and snap-on fit right two of my vehicles, and you would never know they were there, unless you move the cars, or raise the lifts, obviously . My bendpak is more obvious because your tires actually drive up and down on the ramps. You also need to be specific as to what you want to do with the lifts? Do you want do do basic things like oil changes, brakes, routine stuff or do you want to swap engines and trannies? If thats what you want to do, I would recommend a small twin post lift. If it's just basic stuff I would go with a scissor type lift, like one of the three that I have.

 

[FlameOut]

Woah....

Try using some punctuation buddy.

I was thinking the same thing when I read it

 

[mad57]

Woah....

Try using some punctuation buddy.

 

[e-tek]

Woah....

Try using some punctuation buddy.

Even though a lack of punctuation bugs me too, some people may not have the same grasp of the English language as do others. There are many people who don't get through all grades for whatever reason, or maybe have a learning disability. Let's not worry too much about it and answer the guys questions - if you want - no-ones making you!

 

[rburke65]

The fact remains, he will get a better responce, if his posts are easier to read. You are right...."no-ones making you!'.......so I didn't!!!!

 

[rinny_tin_tin]

Even though a lack of punctuation bugs me too, some people may not have the same grasp of the English language as do others. There are many people who don't get through all grades for whatever reason, or maybe have a learning disability. Let's not worry too much about it and answer the guys questions - if you want - no-ones making you!

This is a result of blackberrys et al

 

[Stuart in MN]

More information is needed. You mentioned 'cutting a joist', which is almost always a bad idea...what exactly is the structure of the ceiling in your garage? Does it have trusses, or common rafters? Is it a detached building or attached to the house? Is there a second floor above? Post a few pictures and provide some more information, and it will help people who want to give you advice.

 

[wachuko]

I am bias to the two-post asymetric units since they give you open/clear access to all areas under the car - Check out the DanMar Model# D9-2X.

Edit - did not see the 110v... that D9-2X is listed for 220V

 

[cw_racefan]

Before you go cutting joists, you should consult with a structural engineer. If the "joists" are the lower member of prefab trusses, you can't safely just cut them and tie them in.

I'm in a similar situation with a 9 ft or a little over ceiling, so I'm currently waiting on a MaxJax to arrive. You'll see a lot of info about that one in a few weeks, since a bunch of us here took part in a group buy contest, and they should be shipping in a week or so.

 

[HIRISC]

picture's worth.....

 

[e-tek]

nice......

 

[ovilla]

picture's worth.....

HIRISC - What model Hot Dawg do you have there?

 

[ovilla]

hello guys i am not new to fourms just this one i have a pretty good size garage and it has a 9ft celing and i am looking at getting a lift need something 110 and what i am going to look into is cutting the joist in the bay to make it a little higher and just tie in what i cut any ideas would be great even some pics

How deep is your garage? Also, what cars do you have and what type of work do you see yourself doing on them? This will help folks to better share their experiences with you.

 

[TAMPAGT07]

Also, what are you looking to spend? Would you consider buying a used lift? There are some great deals ou there now on used lifts. I like to watch Craigslist like a hawk when I need something. I would buy a used name brand lift rather then a new Harbor Freight one.

 

[HIRISC]

HIRISC - What model Hot Dawg do you have there?

HD75 - 75,000 BTU.

Overkill for my 1100 sq ft x 10' high garage, but I'm in MN, so......

 

[gsport]

whewwwwgoodthinghedidn'tjustrunhiswordstogether...

 

[krooser]

There's a million post on lifts... do a search.

 

[sparky1562]

HD75 - 75,000 BTU.

Overkill for my 1100 sq ft x 10' high garage, but I'm in MN, so......

Nice and toasty however!