Lifts - Whose got one? (pics please!)
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Drifting
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From: Springfield Illinois
Lifts - Whose got one? (pics please!)
I've noticed several people have lifts on the forum. I was just wondering who had them. For those that have them, can you please post a pic and tell us the brand and approximate cost? Pros and Cons of your lift would be nice too!
Race Director
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From: Forked River NJ
Here is a picture of mine. Absolutly one of the best things I have ever done. Makes the car so much easier to work on. I have been working on my back for the last 20 years. Now everything is in plain sight and so easy to get the car up. The only con I have is tha tI had to get one with the cables on the floor. I did not have enough ceiling height for an overhead model. Oh well. This is still great. I have a small 2 car garage and this was the best fit. I got mine for about 1500 ay Greg Smith in Delaware. I picked it up in a 9 foot trailer and installed it myself.
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From: westland mi
Here is a picture of mine. Absolutly one of the best things I have ever done. Makes the car so much easier to work on. I have been working on my back for the last 20 years. Now everything is in plain sight and so easy to get the car up. The only con I have is tha tI had to get one with the cables on the floor. I did not have enough ceiling height for an overhead model. Oh well. This is still great. I have a small 2 car garage and this was the best fit. I got mine for about 1500 ay Greg Smith in Delaware. I picked it up in a 9 foot trailer and installed it myself.
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...I don't have any pics, but I have a BackYard Buddy. Bought it maybe 4yrs ago for $3600.
Melting Slicks
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From: westland mi
this is a buddy's qwik lift he bought off craigslist for $800, super deal. he loves it n so do i. there is no cons to it 
he also has a scissors lift he puts inside the qwik lift. i'm in lift heaven at his garage.
he also has a scissors lift he puts inside the qwik lift. i'm in lift heaven at his garage.
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Drifting
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From: Springfield Illinois
Gordon, I like you lift. I've noticed that Greg Smith is also in Indiana?
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From: Oldsmar FL
Here's mine, it is a ProPark 8, got it from Greg Smith in Atlanta. Came with a sliding jack 3500lb capacity, jack tray and drip trays. Delivered price was about $2700. I have 12' ceilings so wasn't concerned about the height of the columns. My garage door also goes straight up to the ceiling. I feel very safe working on the cars underneath this thing. You basically raise it to the desired height you want, then let it down on the locks. I make sure all locks are engaged before I go underneath. Good luck on your search.
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Racer
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I, been kicking this around but am seriously concerned about ceiling height. GordonM how high is your cieling? Noticed you took out your flourescent tubes over the car.
Used to live in Collingswood about 30 years ago.
Used to live in Collingswood about 30 years ago.
Race Director
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From: Forked River NJ
The picture I posted is with the car not fully up either. That was the first trial run with the lift.
Racer
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From: York PA
I have a finished 8ft ceiling with an unfinished junk storage/crawl space above it. My thought was to cut a hole in the ceiling to allow room for the cab. I'd only be able to raise it up to the top of the body. I just measured it and because the back is taller thatn the front I'd only gain about 8 inches but maybe thats enough. My goal is to get the toy up so I can put my daily driver underneath. How stable is it - to leave it up for a long time?
Thanks
Thanks
Race Director
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From: Forked River NJ
I have a finished 8ft ceiling with an unfinished junk storage/crawl space above it. My thought was to cut a hole in the ceiling to allow room for the cab. I'd only be able to raise it up to the top of the body. I just measured it and because the back is taller thatn the front I'd only gain about 8 inches but maybe thats enough. My goal is to get the toy up so I can put my daily driver underneath. How stable is it - to leave it up for a long time?
Thanks
Thanks
Safety Car
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From: Mundelein Illinois
Here's mine, it is a ProPark 8, got it from Greg Smith in Atlanta. Came with a sliding jack 3500lb capacity, jack tray and drip trays. Delivered price was about $2700. I have 12' ceilings so wasn't concerned about the height of the columns. My garage door also goes straight up to the ceiling. I feel very safe working on the cars underneath this thing. You basically raise it to the desired height you want, then let it down on the locks. I make sure all locks are engaged before I go underneath. Good luck on your search.
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Racer
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From: Tuscaloosa AL
Here is a pic of my drive-on lift with my Cobra on it. Don't know if you can still get these, but they are VERY stout. It was about $900 and works great for almost all activities. there is even a heavy gauge steel cross platform for jacking up and removing wheels, etc.
Burning Brakes
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From: Hardeeville, South Carolina
Here's my setup:
Gemini 4 post lift - I have had it for 3 years, not a single problem or safety concern. It's like any other piece of machinery, you have to operate and maintain it properly.
Delivered to my driveway and "setup" by the vendor (with my help) for just over - $2K
My garage ceiling height is 9' 4". I had to raise the garage door tracks and the opener. I can only back the cars in on it due to my garage depth and how far in from the garage door wanted to place the lift.
If your going to buy a 4 post lift and work on your car often, go ahead and get (2) jack trays.
Good luck
Gemini 4 post lift - I have had it for 3 years, not a single problem or safety concern. It's like any other piece of machinery, you have to operate and maintain it properly.
Delivered to my driveway and "setup" by the vendor (with my help) for just over - $2K
My garage ceiling height is 9' 4". I had to raise the garage door tracks and the opener. I can only back the cars in on it due to my garage depth and how far in from the garage door wanted to place the lift.
If your going to buy a 4 post lift and work on your car often, go ahead and get (2) jack trays.
Good luck
Melting Slicks
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From: Kingston Ontario
I just came across this thread on a four-post. If you have one or are thinking of getting one, it emphasizes the importance of bolting down the uprights. A Must Read!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1419373
Keep it safe.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1419373
Keep it safe.