Garage Lifts
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Racer
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Garage Lifts
I'm thinking about getting a lift for my garage. My ceiling (with the garage door open) is not high enough for a 4 post lift, so I'm thinking about getting a low rise lift.
I'm looking at a low rise lift at rotarylift.com.
If any of you guys have a lift, could you post some pics and give some advice.
Thanks in advance!
I'm looking at a low rise lift at rotarylift.com.
If any of you guys have a lift, could you post some pics and give some advice.
Thanks in advance!
Racer
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From: tulsa, ok usa
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From: Wentzville Missouri
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Rotary no longer makes low rise lifts. I'm a rotary distributor, try
www.norcoindustries.com they have two models at lift heights of 37'' and 48''.
www.norcoindustries.com they have two models at lift heights of 37'' and 48''.
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DallasC5
Call the kwiklift guys.
They go to a LOT of car shows.
I see them everywhere.
I have heard of other members that had the kwiklift dropped off on the way to one of their shows
Might save you a few bucks.
give them a call
Call the kwiklift guys.
They go to a LOT of car shows.
I see them everywhere.
I have heard of other members that had the kwiklift dropped off on the way to one of their shows
Might save you a few bucks.
give them a call
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Hi DallasC5 -
I have a similar lift to what I think you are looking for -
I have the low-profile 8000lb lift from the now-defunct Autolifters.
When you order your lift - make sure you get the lower-profile lifting arms - tell them you have a need to lift lowered corvettes.....I have to jack up one side of any lowered C5's to get the lift arms under that car - not a big deal but if I could start over......
Also - I recommend the 220V setup - the 110 will be much slower when lifting. I actually installed a hospital-style locking-plug on the lift ccord so that it is like a plug-in appliance as opposed to hard wiring it into the garage. This way I have the 220V outlet for a welder etc. if need be.
See if you can get a deal on a nice roll-around oil-drain pan/barrel when you order the lift - you might have some leverage to get a cheaper price just before you cut the check...
you can see pictures of my install here:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/595972/2
and more pictures of the garage and lift here:
http://www.iammoon.com/images/garage/
best regards -
mqqn
I have a similar lift to what I think you are looking for -
I have the low-profile 8000lb lift from the now-defunct Autolifters.
When you order your lift - make sure you get the lower-profile lifting arms - tell them you have a need to lift lowered corvettes.....I have to jack up one side of any lowered C5's to get the lift arms under that car - not a big deal but if I could start over......
Also - I recommend the 220V setup - the 110 will be much slower when lifting. I actually installed a hospital-style locking-plug on the lift ccord so that it is like a plug-in appliance as opposed to hard wiring it into the garage. This way I have the 220V outlet for a welder etc. if need be.
See if you can get a deal on a nice roll-around oil-drain pan/barrel when you order the lift - you might have some leverage to get a cheaper price just before you cut the check...
you can see pictures of my install here:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/595972/2
and more pictures of the garage and lift here:
http://www.iammoon.com/images/garage/
best regards -
mqqn
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From: Charlottesville VA
I was just searching around for a good lift and I found this. I don't know if these would fit your garage, but I figured I would post it anyways.
http://www.pacetools.com/index.php?k_id=45463
They've got 3-4 different models of lifts similar to the autolifter, which I believe has gone out of business. If you google autolifter you'll find some pretty interesting new stories. Anyways, good luck with your buy, hope this helped.
-Brett-
http://www.pacetools.com/index.php?k_id=45463
They've got 3-4 different models of lifts similar to the autolifter, which I believe has gone out of business. If you google autolifter you'll find some pretty interesting new stories. Anyways, good luck with your buy, hope this helped.
-Brett-
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Originally Posted by brett_
I was just searching around for a good lift and I found this. I don't know if these would fit your garage, but I figured I would post it anyways.
http://www.pacetools.com/index.php?k_id=45463
They've got 3-4 different models of lifts similar to the autolifter, which I believe has gone out of business. If you google autolifter you'll find some pretty interesting new stories. Anyways, good luck with your buy, hope this helped.
-Brett-
http://www.pacetools.com/index.php?k_id=45463
They've got 3-4 different models of lifts similar to the autolifter, which I believe has gone out of business. If you google autolifter you'll find some pretty interesting new stories. Anyways, good luck with your buy, hope this helped.
-Brett-
Yes - they went out of business trying to compete wiuth cheap imported lifts....
Originally Posted by reuters_story
"Bruce Anderson made a decision when the Chinese stuff hit the market to try to be price competitive, and you just cannot do that when you're genuinely American-made like he was and like we are," says Jason Wood, sales and marketing manager for Backyard Buddy Corp. of Warren, Ohio, a competitor to Autolifters.
best regards -
mqqn
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the best deal out there is www.asedeals.com $1850. w/3 extras & that "includes shipping"(usually $300.), just got mine workin last night,a few memb. here have them,superlifts.com, directlift.com, completehydraulic.com, americanautomotiveequipment.com
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From: Franklin WI
Originally Posted by mqqn
Hi DallasC5 -
I have a similar lift to what I think you are looking for -
I have the low-profile 8000lb lift from the now-defunct Autolifters.
When you order your lift - make sure you get the lower-profile lifting arms - tell them you have a need to lift lowered corvettes.....I have to jack up one side of any lowered C5's to get the lift arms under that car - not a big deal but if I could start over......
Also - I recommend the 220V setup - the 110 will be much slower when lifting. I actually installed a hospital-style locking-plug on the lift ccord so that it is like a plug-in appliance as opposed to hard wiring it into the garage. This way I have the 220V outlet for a welder etc. if need be.
See if you can get a deal on a nice roll-around oil-drain pan/barrel when you order the lift - you might have some leverage to get a cheaper price just before you cut the check...
you can see pictures of my install here:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/595972/2
and more pictures of the garage and lift here:
http://www.iammoon.com/images/garage/
best regards -
mqqn
I have a similar lift to what I think you are looking for -
I have the low-profile 8000lb lift from the now-defunct Autolifters.
When you order your lift - make sure you get the lower-profile lifting arms - tell them you have a need to lift lowered corvettes.....I have to jack up one side of any lowered C5's to get the lift arms under that car - not a big deal but if I could start over......
Also - I recommend the 220V setup - the 110 will be much slower when lifting. I actually installed a hospital-style locking-plug on the lift ccord so that it is like a plug-in appliance as opposed to hard wiring it into the garage. This way I have the 220V outlet for a welder etc. if need be.
See if you can get a deal on a nice roll-around oil-drain pan/barrel when you order the lift - you might have some leverage to get a cheaper price just before you cut the check...
you can see pictures of my install here:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/595972/2
and more pictures of the garage and lift here:
http://www.iammoon.com/images/garage/
best regards -
mqqn
I am waaaaaaaaaaay jealous of that garage
DKHIGHPERF
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Originally Posted by 88sk
the best deal out there is www.asedeals.com $1850. w/3 extras & that "includes shipping"(usually $300.), just got mine workin last night,a few memb. here have them,superlifts.com, directlift.com, completehydraulic.com, americanautomotiveequipment.com
just got mine tonight.will put it together tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by BobzVette
DallasC5, if your ceiling is high enough for a 4-post lift, you can have the garage door track raised.
That's what I did in my garage. Got a 2 Vettes on a 4 post to fit in a 9 1/2' high ceiling
Racer
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Jason Wood, sales and marketing manager,(as mentioned above) for backyard buddy tried to play me for a fool and lied to me,and my wife. I would not trust anything he had to say. I have owned a backyard buddy lift in the past, and after my last experience with them (trying to purchase two lifts that I ultimately purchased elsewhere) I would never do business with them again.
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Originally Posted by DKHIGHPERF
I am waaaaaaaaaaay jealous of that garage
DKHIGHPERF
DKHIGHPERF
come on down sometime - central illinois here.
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mqqn
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Originally Posted by Truck Guy
That's what I did in my garage. Got a 2 Vettes on a 4 post to fit in a 9 1/2' high ceiling