Help choose a lift for my garage?
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I want to be able to remove the wheels while it is on the lift. Can you do that on your 4-post?
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have you checked this out:
http://www.ditymechanics.com/index.html
I called them yesterday...yoiu can resnt out lifts and tools etc...etc...they have all the specialty tools for everything from Engine swaps to the simple oil change...and you can store your car there if the job takes multimple days...
it's in VA over in Stirling...check them out...might not even need to get your own in-garage lift...
http://www.ditymechanics.com/index.html
I called them yesterday...yoiu can resnt out lifts and tools etc...etc...they have all the specialty tools for everything from Engine swaps to the simple oil change...and you can store your car there if the job takes multimple days...
it's in VA over in Stirling...check them out...might not even need to get your own in-garage lift...
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Sterling is where Piper Motorsport is located, the shop that did the recent work for me. Unfortunately it is about 2.5 hours away with no traffic. It's just a bit too far for the convenience I am looking for. Plus, in my own garage, I would potentially have an additional parking spot for future use.
I know Mitch and Piper Motorsport well. They did the first rendition of the roll cage on my race car back in '03 when Mitch was operating out of a small shop in Manassas VA. We have some racing buddies in common...Paul Marcones (Radial Tire) and Alan Himes...
looks like Mitch's fabrication business has expanded into a full shop with installation and other services.
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Yeah Mitch's shop is baddass, and he is an excellent dude. I am in Williamsburg. I am a transplanted Baltimoron. I never would have left civilization except for the job taking me here.
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Exactly what I plan to get...no concrete headaches.
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My GT2 is too low for some lifts, so I need to make sure the lift I choose will work for my car.
Also, ceiling hight is not an issue for me. My ceiling is around 14 feet or more.
Lastly, if anyone knows; the floor of my garage is 4-inch-thick, 3000psi fiber reinforced concrete. Forgive my ignorance, but will this safely support a lift?
Also, ceiling hight is not an issue for me. My ceiling is around 14 feet or more.
Lastly, if anyone knows; the floor of my garage is 4-inch-thick, 3000psi fiber reinforced concrete. Forgive my ignorance, but will this safely support a lift?
You will need a symmetrical type since the arms go down lower.The best way to load is to drive it up on 4 wood planks at each wheel and it easy to locate the arms.
BTW I have 2 P cars stacked ceiling height 10'7"
hope that helps.
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I have a 2 post 9k lbs. it works very well and was drilled into 4 inch concrete floor. It was done by a pro. I think that is important because it must completely level and plumb. it will need to be shimmed to accomplish that. I paid $2k installed.
You will need a symmetrical type since the arms go down lower.The best way to load is to drive it up on 4 wood planks at each wheel and it easy to locate the arms.
BTW I have 2 P cars stacked ceiling height 10'7"
hope that helps.
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You will need a symmetrical type since the arms go down lower.The best way to load is to drive it up on 4 wood planks at each wheel and it easy to locate the arms.
BTW I have 2 P cars stacked ceiling height 10'7"
hope that helps.
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This thread has been a HUGE help to me. I am in the market to get a lift.
After a TON of research over the last week this is the one I think I am going to end up getting. 4 Post for me is better, do not have to worry about the load on each post as much as you do a 2 post.
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/At...xh-pro8000.htm
Opps-OP sorry you wanted 2 post, here you go
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/At...-p/xh-9kbp.htm
After a TON of research over the last week this is the one I think I am going to end up getting. 4 Post for me is better, do not have to worry about the load on each post as much as you do a 2 post.
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/At...xh-pro8000.htm
Opps-OP sorry you wanted 2 post, here you go
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/At...-p/xh-9kbp.htm
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Habuy, is that your pad and setup? I too am interested because that whole package looks DOPE!
Well the OP wants a 2-poster for doing work on, while a 4 post is more for storage. The MaxJax is a good option, but since the OP does not have height restrictions in terms of ceiling clearance then I would go w/ the Admiral 9000 (http://www.gesusa.com/Admiral-9000-2...-p/1375645.htm) or the Brigadier 10AC from the same company. I own a Commander 7000 from them...not quite what the OP is looking for like I said cuz it's a four-poster but I'll vouch that it hasn't ever caused me problems and the sales team was the best I've ever worked with.
Well the OP wants a 2-poster for doing work on, while a 4 post is more for storage. The MaxJax is a good option, but since the OP does not have height restrictions in terms of ceiling clearance then I would go w/ the Admiral 9000 (http://www.gesusa.com/Admiral-9000-2...-p/1375645.htm) or the Brigadier 10AC from the same company. I own a Commander 7000 from them...not quite what the OP is looking for like I said cuz it's a four-poster but I'll vouch that it hasn't ever caused me problems and the sales team was the best I've ever worked with.
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I installed the Greg Smith 8000 lb 4-post lift 2 years ago. It works great, has been maintenance free. I also purchased the scissor lift that slides between the two rails which is perfect for wheel swaps, brake jobs, and suspension work.
One MUST is to anchor it to the floor. They say it is optional, but BS to that. It will "walk" if not secured to the garage floor.
Good luck.
One MUST is to anchor it to the floor. They say it is optional, but BS to that. It will "walk" if not secured to the garage floor.
Good luck.