Lift with 28x28 and10' ceiling???? Floor layout pic

[pcampbell]

I am building a 28x28 garage! with 9' doors and 10' ceilings.

I'm a complete newbie when it comes to lifts.

Is it possible to put a small lift in? Where would I put it?

I was looking at https://www.eagleequip.com/product/MTP-9F.html, but I'm not sure if it's too big... any suggestions?

Clearly there is much more room on the right hand side... If I put the lift all the way toward the rear of the garage, maybe the car would clear the garage doors when on the lift?
Inside dimensions about 27' .. Door height about 9' leaves 18'. I'm sure the garage rails take up more than 9' in length though.

Even if I could lift my less than 7' tall car 1-2' off the ground I think this would be useful for wheels, brakes, axles, etc.

Any other thoughts?

 

[firebirdparts]

You could clear the door if you cheat toward the back kof the garage. Given the limited space, you could consider other priorities than avoiding the garage door. When you pick up a car, it'll go up between the door tracks, no problem. This just means that you need to close the door before you pick a car up. Depending on the size of the cars involved, it might prevent you from parking two cars in one slot, if you are interested in that.

I like having enough space in front of a car on the lift to remove the engine. I find that much more convenient on the lift. If you back into the lift, however, you could win on both avoiding the door and having lots of room to work in the few situations where you are planning to pull an engine. If you decide to do that, use the bay away from the stairs and have your tools at the side of the garage.

You may not really have room for a two-poster on the side with the stairs. It would be pretty tight against the stairs. But you can measure that up and decide.

 

[pcampbell]

Thanks for the advice... maybe I can wait until the garage is up and then play around a little inside the actual space. I want my wife to be able to easily pull into the larger (right) slot so maybe putting the lift towards the rear of the larger slot would work. No need to park 2 vehicles deep other than maybe lawn equipment , etc. towards the back.

 

[isb cornbinder]

I improved my overhead clearance by having a roll-up door installed.
https://www.smartgarage.ca/ Made in Canada.

 

[keen]

I wrote up some details the other day on figuring out 2 post lift placement, hopefully this will help you a bit.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6572316&postcount=9

but - if at all possible you really want at least 12' to 13' minimum to the ceiling if you dont have other constraints holding you to 10ft.

Even with a floor plate lift like you linked to (you won't have the top of the columns to worry about), you'll be limited on lifting height due to the roof and open hoods on most cars. If you already have 10ft, work with what you have - but if you're still building, go taller if at all possible.

 

[pcampbell]

unfortunately the building is already very tall, with a full blown apartment above it, 10' ceilings is where we will land. i figure i will wait until it is built and start tinkering.

i wonder if any of these $1500 7000 lb or 9000 lb lifts are any good. Brands like Eagle, Auto lift or Launch brand.

The Dannmar may be the cheapest "ALI" certified lift... haven't done enough research to confirm that.

Don't need a lot of weight capacity.

Eagle:
https://www.eagleequip.com/product/MTP-9F.html

Auto Lift:
https://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/auto-lift-tp9kfx-9k-2-post-floor-plate-car-lift-p/al2-9k-fx.htm

Launch - seems to make some but not all of Eagle's lifts:
https://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/launch-floor-plate-symemetric-9k-2-post-lift-p/tlt240sb-r.htm

It looks like with my height I will end up with a symmetric lift, since the asymmetrics seem to have taller posts.


Here is a Dannmar portable. I don't know if I necessarily want portable but could be fine.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200386167_200386167

List of ALI certified 2 post lifts:

http://www.autolift.org/ali-directo...roductbrand=All&rateload=&searchsubmit=Search

Looks like to get an Eagle 2 post ALI Certified, I need a $2600 10,000# model.
This would steer me in the direction of the Dannmar portable.

 

[lakeroadster]

I'm a happy Rotary 2 post asymmetric owner... That being said, If I were you I'd look at a scissor lift installed flush with the floor.

I want my wife to be able to easily pull into the larger (right) slot so maybe putting the lift towards the rear of the larger slot would work.

With the close proximity of a car in the 2nd bay an above ground lift will be a nuisance due to door clearances. And generally just being in the way when not in use.

A scissor lift will disappear, or become a work platform, or lift your car, truck, motorcycle, etc..... seems ideal in your situation.

And since your only going to be lifting a vehicle a couple feet off the ground why would you want to deal with the 2 post lift occupying all that space.

Food for thought..............

 

[T_R]

I have a floorplate lift in a 24x24 with 8 foot ceiling. You can get high enough to stand and pull tires or do brake and suspension work. It goes about 4 feet up depending on the car. With a 10 foot ceiling you could get car maybe 5 or 6 feet up depending on what it is. You can sit on a stool and do any work under the car. Sure going higher would be nice, but it sure beats lying on your back with a car a foot up on jackstands. We park 2 cars in it every night, it really isn't in the way as much as I thought it would be.

 

[Scud67]

My Atlas BP9K is made for low ceiling garages - my ceiling is 11' 6" but the lift can be installed in a garage with a 10'. LOVE IT!

 

[scooter k]

My Atlas BP9K is made for low ceiling garages - my ceiling is 11' 6" but the lift can be installed in a garage with a 10'. LOVE IT!

Does that floor plate get in the way?

 

[Unhdsm]

I have a Danmar Max Jax in my 28ft deep garage with 10ft ceilings (9ft doors) and I'm probably close enough for you to swing by and have a look. I'm in central VT. I changed the oil and rotated the tires on my full size truck on Sunday so it can be done!
Send me a PM if you are interested.

 

[Bullitt1448]

Challenger makes a 2 post lift that will fit if you can squeeze 10' 1 7/8 ", I am in the process of building a new house and I am hoping to get 12' ceilings but may end up with scissor trusses and might not have enough room for a full sized Bendpak, if that's the case I will get the Challlenger

 

[Scud67]

Does that floor plate get in the way?

Not really. If you are working on a transmission with a jack, it can be a little tricky. But, if the jack has good casters on it - no issues.

 

[sierradmax]

Pour a 5" slab with wire 6x6 reinforcement. More than enough structure to support a 2 post 10,000lb. and under. This way you can install the garage doors and play around with lift placement to clear a door opener with the rear cab of the truck.

Also, keep in mind the lift column outside dimensions. 3'-8" between car and truck will be alot less with a lift column.

 

[Ironcrow]

With the low ceiling and difficult narrow space, I'd consider an in ground scissors lift. Flush to the floor when down so easy to park on it, no columns in the way, and no overhead obstruction.