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Old 02-13-2013, 12:25 PM
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I am thinking of a lift purchase, as my garage is full with my Vette, my 57 Chevy & my wifes Mustang, my daily drivers stay outside. Any suggestions, 2 post , 4 post? What can I expect to pay for a 4 post? Any name brand suggestions? Did you set it up yourself or have someone assemble it? Thanks in advance for your replies.
Old 02-13-2013, 12:41 PM
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If you're looking to park another vehicle underneath it, a 4 post is the only way to go.
Old 02-13-2013, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 96 Vette CE
If you're looking to park another vehicle underneath it, a 4 post is the only way to go.
And a 9-10 foot garage ceiling.
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Unless you have a rebar reinforced 6" concrete slab in your garage don't try to use a 2 post lift or you may have problems.. The best bang for your buck is a 4 post lift, American made is best....WW

http://www.radliftsbygemini.com/

http://www.eagleequip.com/automotive...car-lifts.html

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/At...rage-Pro-8-000
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I have 2 4 posters as well as a low raise scissor lift (for wheel and brake work)...

ceiling height needs to be close to 10 foot....and Boy I prefer that the posts be FOUR sided not 3 sided with the sliding mechanism inside... I like the posts on my backyard Buddy 10 times as much as I do the 3 sided posts on my Gemeni...

BTW...my 4 post lifts are both well over 10 years old...(closer to 20 to 25 for the BYB) and I have had absolutely no trouble with either... I just trust waling under the BYB more then I do the Gemini ...which I feel is not as stable .

Bob G..

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