Thinking about a kwiklift...
Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 252
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From: Shawnee KS
I actually have the height for a post lift but I am too cheap to buy one. 
You are right, the Kwik-lift is expensive for what it does. It would be nice to be able to park on it all the time and not have to move it though. I built this in a couple of hours using scrap lumber from home construction sites. I got the plans from this site and had it bookmarked but the thread is no longer valid. (Which is wierd, since it was only about three weeks ago that I accessed it.) The boxes under all the wheels are all the same and the middle section between the front and rear boxes is removable so that you can slide in from the side too. It's worked well for me and it's cheap to boot.
You are right, the Kwik-lift is expensive for what it does. It would be nice to be able to park on it all the time and not have to move it though. I built this in a couple of hours using scrap lumber from home construction sites. I got the plans from this site and had it bookmarked but the thread is no longer valid. (Which is wierd, since it was only about three weeks ago that I accessed it.) The boxes under all the wheels are all the same and the middle section between the front and rear boxes is removable so that you can slide in from the side too. It's worked well for me and it's cheap to boot.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 911
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From: TN
Lift
Even if you don't have the ceiling clearance for a four post lift I would rather spend the money for one and just park my Vette on it every day and raise it as high as I can to do work. Look at it as an investment, one day you may have a garage with a high ceiling and you will be able to park under the lifted car. My lifts only have my cars high enough to squeeze another one under the lift. The lifted garage door is the problem.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 1,603
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From: San Francisco, CA
I've had one for a couple of years and it is great. Very high quality, very sturdy, no moving parts and seems like it will last forever. Certainly a lot more expensive than the home-built unit, but really is a lot more useful. I did a complete rearend rebuild on it. I pull the wheels and put wood blocks between the frame and the ramps when I do brakes or other stuff. I also have the casters for it which work really well. I had the rear end and trailing arms out of the car for a couple of months and wheeled it up against the wall when I wasn't working on the car. I have really limited space - I have a "city" garage so it was the only way to go for me. I think you will get similar replies from other owners. All this said, if I had the space, I would have a lift. 
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Northern NJ
St. Jude Donor '04 & '05
Originally Posted by brystheguy
I got the plans from this site and had it bookmarked but the thread is no longer valid. (Which is wierd, since it was only about three weeks ago that I accessed it.)
Bridges
Pedestals
Right Click on the pics and select "Save Image" to save them to your local HD.
Hope this helps someone.
Last edited by ACECO; Jul 13, 2004 at 03:38 AM.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 667
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From: College Station TX
Go with a 4 post
I have a 4 post, and can't raise it all the way up - yet - due to ceiling height. I can just barely get a second car underneath for storage. But I actually prefer raising it to just the lowest level - This puts it at a perfect height for working on a creeper, and I'm not worried about jack stands. No corner jacking either - which is probably the worst thing you can do to a fiberglass car.
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Pro
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 667
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From: College Station TX
Originally Posted by OldSchool
You guys with the post type lifts, what did you do for the garage door? Roll up? How does that look next the other doors? Any pics?..
A standard door can be used if you run the runners up close to the ceiling - and add a section to the door ( which can not be seen from the street.
&amp;quot;Rodstoration &am p;quot; In Progres
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,397
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From: Frisco TX
I went with the eagle equipment 48" mid rise. Had to save my pennys to afford but it was well worth it! You can negotiate with them is you push.
Biggest issue was that it weighed 950lbs and I had to get several friends to help me get it in position. Mounted pump on wall and now I can have my car in the air 48" within two minutes of pullin in the garage. Has made the exhaust job, headers, bearings, etc much easier and saved a lot of time. (and my back).
Here is the link I used...
http://66.113.231.142/Merchant2/merc...roduct_Count=2
Biggest issue was that it weighed 950lbs and I had to get several friends to help me get it in position. Mounted pump on wall and now I can have my car in the air 48" within two minutes of pullin in the garage. Has made the exhaust job, headers, bearings, etc much easier and saved a lot of time. (and my back).
Here is the link I used...
http://66.113.231.142/Merchant2/merc...roduct_Count=2
Tech Contributor
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Connecticut, USA
I have an early style kwik-lift and have used it a lot for a couple of cars since 2000. I have a 69 blocked up on it for the past 20 months without a problem. I have removed engines,transmissions, rear ends, and exhaust using it. I bought it used from another CF guy for $700.It was in brand new condition. The only thing I would change is the price, I think if a painted version was available for $800 they would sell much more easily. I would rather have a lift but don't have the head room for one.
Gary
Gary
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,427
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From: Boxford Mass
Well kwiklifts are very difficult to find used.
I would prefer a post lift, but my new garage is really low, about 7 1/2 feet.
I'm not familiar with frame hoists, I'll have to check that out...
I would prefer a post lift, but my new garage is really low, about 7 1/2 feet.
I'm not familiar with frame hoists, I'll have to check that out...
