Garage Lift Types ??

[FRS FAN]

Hello all,

I had been pretty set on getting a 4 post lift, but now due to clearance issues with a beam running across my garage ceiling (garage attached to house) I am now forced to reconsider options.

I did want to stack my summer car on top but I believe that option is out. I would have to do some careful measuring but it looks impossible to do.

I am now considering what I call a service lift... just something so I can work on my cars and not have to use a jack and axle stands.


So far I have found the 2-Post Max Jax... the Kwik Lift and Quick Jack and also had a friend suggest race ramps which are really quite cheap and also achieve what I want.

What is the feedback on these lifts? Does anyone else have suggestions? I do not want a Scissor lift.
Curious to learn what other kinds of lifts are out there..if you have a recommendation or know of a lift I haven't posted please comment!.

Max jax: $2299 onsale for $1999

Kwik Lift: $1099 basic pkg, $1399 deluxe pkg

Quick Jack: $1195 (3500lb rating... looks unstable?)

Race Ramps: $500ish for the full set (67" low profile ramp, raises car 10 inches)

 

[FRS FAN]

ttt.

 

[ryan77]

do you want to work on cars on your knees(the one in the pic looks short), I wouldn't, but I don't know your ceiling height or that beam, what ever you buy, if you have the height, I'd be sure you can stand comfortably under it, otherwise it aint much better than jack stands in my opinion, I have a 4 post and love every aspect of it.

 

[ratdoggy]

Why no scissor lift?
I have one and it's pretty portable and I can get my '62 Tbird wheels up to my waist even with a low ceiling.

 

[FRS FAN]

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[FRS FAN]

Why no scissor lift?
I have one and it's pretty portable and I can get my '62 Tbird wheels up to my waist even with a low ceiling.

Scissor lift is great for wheels and suspension work, but not so great for other aspects like the middle underbody of the car, installing headers, exhaust work, trans etc... I drive a Corvette so undercar clearance would be an issue with the scissor lift too. That and personal preference.

 

[FRS FAN]

do you want to work on cars on your knees(the one in the pic looks short), I wouldn't, but I don't know your ceiling height or that beam, what ever you buy, if you have the height, I'd be sure you can stand comfortably under it, otherwise it aint much better than jack stands in my opinion, I have a 4 post and love every aspect of it.

Its more about safety. I'm not a fan of jacks and axle stands. I want to be able to roll under the vehicle on a creeper to do any work.

 

[Kevin54]

Look into a WORTH. Made in the USA in Texas. http://www.worthequipment.com/parkinghobbylifts.htm

 

[ItsNemo]

The quickjack has 5000lb and 7000lb models.

Scissor lift is the route I went...the open center ones have way better access.

 

[kbuhagiar]

FRS FAN,

The Kwik-Lift is a great alternate solution if you do not have the ceiling clearance for a two-post or four-post lift. I have had mine for several years now, and I love it. Sturdy construction and you can park on it when not in use. If you look on your local Craigslist you can sometimes find them for a very good price (I got mine for $500, in excellent condition).

Even though I now finally have the room for a four-post lift (new garage) and will be purchasing one shortly, I will be keeping my Kwik-Lift as I can foresee using it in a secondary capacity for long-term projects.

Good luck!