Need advice about a 2 post

[383 240z]

I'm planning the last phase of my shop build. I'm considering going to the bank and buying some money, tired of saving and paying cash for everything, I know it's the smart way to do it, however I look at the interest paid as buying time.

Here is what I have planned. A small addition on the back of the shop, ceiling, ceiling insulation, great lighting, new shop doors, finish plumbing for air, and concrete pad for under my mill. My budget shows all of that can be done for just under $2800 with me doing all the labor and smart shopping and using lots of the supplies I've already bought getting ready for this build. When I layed out my budget so the wife and I could talk about it, my lovely wife said, "what about the lift you wanted?" Gotta love a woman like that!!!

So I looked at what it would take to get the trusses modified to accommodate the lift. About $250 for materials and I'm figuring about $2000 or so for a lift. So I'll be asking the bank for $5000.

I'll be lifting sports cars and hot rods and my Jeeps.

What I'm asking the members of GJ for are:
What are good 2 posts of low ceiling heights?
Is that a realistic price for such a lift?
What one is better for narrow post spacing? (don't want to give up more shop space than I have to)
What do you guys like better, asymmetric or standard?

I liked the asymmetric when I was wrenching but things may have changed since then.
I'm sure I'll be buying used if I can find one, but looking for types and styles to search for. However new may be the route I go, as I will be setting money aside while I'm building, whatever is left over, plus what I stash away, will go towards the lift.

I would like one with a overhead bar with a safety switch that stops the lift when tripped, however I should be the only one lifting cars so it's not a must have. 220v is fine. So everybody what do I need to know? Keith

 

[Givl Reggin]

....tired of saving and paying cash for everything, I know it's the smart way to do it, however

I wish I would have splurge a bit more when I was young(er).... now, don't get me wrong I certainly didn't go without and spent plenty of money on my hobbies all throughout my life, but in looking back at it from the perspective of there's more days behind than ahead, I think I may have waited a little too long in my life to buy some of this stuff that I wanted.

 

[383 240z]

I've been thinking that a MaxJax might serve me well, anybody own one?? Keith

 

[383 240z]

Also is Greg Smith on the good guy, or stay the hell away from list? Keith

 

[mrre78]

How tall is you're ceiling ?

 

[mrre78]

As I understand it greg smith atlas lifts are made in China to american specs . I have never used one but I have used a lot of bend PAC s and there also made in China to american spes and I like them a lot. The atlas lift is cool IMO because it is sym/asym in one lift . if I had a dealer near buy I would've definitely checked them out when I was looking to install one in my home garage!

 

[383 240z]

The spot were the lift will go will be 10', after truss mods, might be able to push it to 10'3". I know that is low for a lift. I do not to be able to stand under the car when it's up, a scooter stool will be fine for most things. If I HAVE to stand under it, I have buddies with lifts.

I asked about the MaxJax because I like that it can be moved, I could leave the post near the wall up permanently, mount the hydro unit to the wall, get longer hoses, and only have to install one post when I need a lift. Keith

 

[Jvvmusme]

I ve had my maxjax for almost 3 years. Love it.
Pros
110 volt 10 amp
Portability
Small storage area
Multiple installation sites outside- inside
Low ceilings

Cons
120 cms lift height, but manageable with the stroll