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Old 04-17-2006, 08:12 PM
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I've been seriously looking into a lift for my garage but don't have the room for a 2 or 4 post.

One I came across is a product called Kwiklift. It doesn't go as high but it does get the chassis about 30 to 32 inches off the floor and I'd be able to use jack stands at lift points to remove all 4 wheels.

It looks pretty good and I didn't know if anyone here has one or has used one?

All comments, reviews, and opinions are welcome..

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Old 04-17-2006, 08:18 PM
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If you get one I would like to check it out I must live close by I'm in E. Taunton.
Old 04-17-2006, 08:20 PM
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I have one I got off of a forum member last year. I like it and use the hell out of it. When I put my vette away for the winter i break it down also. Look at my signature and you can see it.

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Old 04-17-2006, 09:10 PM
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I had one for 2 years before I moved to a house with a taller ceiling in the garage. I sold it and bought a 4-post. It was great! I recommend it to anyone with standard height ceilings.

Old 04-17-2006, 09:18 PM
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I do own 2 4 post lifts....BUT they are NOT worth much when doing brake work etc..

I purchased a low level lift that raises the entire car off the ground 30 to 40 inches...It has 4 arms like a 2 post lift that you do have to get down on you knees and position...BUT thats its only drawback for my usage...

Depends on what you NEED a lift for...this little lift
ran about $1600 but with a scissor like mechanical/hydralic mechanism about the only undercar use would be an oil change..BUT for
Brake or detailing/waxing etc it works Just fine...No Need for even an 8 foot ceiling...

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Old 04-17-2006, 09:19 PM
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I have one too and they are VERY nice!
It really makes maintaining your car a simple process...........

I park all the time on mine in the angled position,i.e. ,I never take it down. It is always waiting for me to pull up

Old 04-17-2006, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BobbyG
I've been seriously looking into a lift for my garage but don't have the room for a 2 or 4 post.
I too am ceiling challenged.

Kwiklift is what I have and I'm very satisfied with it.
Old 04-17-2006, 09:53 PM
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Personally, I opted to get a scissors lift so I wouldnt have to use jack stands. The good part about the quick lift is you can work on the Torqe tube, clutch and other drivetran components. The bad part about it is you still need jack stands to do brake work, wheel work etc. I roadcourse my car typically 6-8 times a year. So there is a constant need for wheel bearing inspection, tie rod inspection, switching out rotors, brake fluid changes, switching street pads to track pads and then back to street pads, bleeding break lines, etc. With this kind of track maintennace and inspection, The scissors lift is the perfect solution so it becomes a no brainer for me. Youcan also do exhaust work and any kind of suspension work. As far as the Torque Tube or drivetrain, well I'll never be doing that kind of work in this lifetime

Also the scissors lift requires no posts and it moves around failry easily in the garage. It can go as high as 54" I believe. I know one guy locally who has the same lift for his C5 and his wife's camaro. He uses a stool when he works under the car because he's 6 foot. The minimum lift height is 4 3/4 in. I'll be using boards to get the car over the lift. Its going to be delivered to my house some time this week. And ofcourse the best part about the lift is its RED!

http://services.contentmagic.com/fil...4441822764.pdf

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Old 04-17-2006, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by flynbya2
I have one too and they are VERY nice!
It really makes maintaining your car a simple process...........

I park all the time on mine in the angled position,i.e. ,I never take it down. It is always waiting for me to pull up


Can you guys post a pic with the lift down with or without the car?

Also link to the prodcut.
Old 04-17-2006, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Miguels
Can you guys post a pic with the lift down with or without the car?

Also link to the prodcut.


nope ...its never down in front...

http://www.kwiklift.com

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Old 04-17-2006, 11:00 PM
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Old 04-17-2006, 11:05 PM
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BENCOEQUIPMENT.COM

CHECK IT OUT, i HAVE ONE THEY WILL LIFT 6 FEET 4-POST.

I LIVE IN SD THE COMPANY IS IN ND. 2700 WITH THE SHIPPING & TAX.

ABOUT 2 HOURS AN YOUR IN THE AIR, PUT THE WHEELS ON AN ROLL IT AROUND.

CHECK IT OUT. LIFTS 7000 LBS. NO BOLTS IN THE CONCRETE NEED ABOUT 10.5 FT CELLING CLEARANCE.
Old 04-18-2006, 06:28 AM
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I really like mine....I've moved it between a couple of homes....easy to disassemble.....totally save feeling when underneath the car.....and all other vehicles fit on it also. I just purchased an air assisted floor jack, which makes the lift even easier.



Old 04-18-2006, 07:20 AM
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It's a great little lift if you don't have the head room for anything else!
I also leave my car parked on it at all times while in the angled position.
The caster set makes it easy to move around the shop with car parked on it.

Old 04-18-2006, 07:24 AM
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I built one but is too heavy to move around. I need to find the stanped ramps. Cost to build was abut 300 bucks. Don't remember the price of the kwiklift.

Jim

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