4 Post car lifts??
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From: hudson nh
4 Post car lifts??
Has anyone bought a 4 post car lift for their garages? I am currently entertaining the thought and checking out prices and models.
So far I am looking at this one.
http://www.americanautomotiveequipme...T&Show=ExtInfo
It is the AmericanProducts SS7000XLT.
Does anyone have this model?
Does any one having other models that they would recommend?
I would like to keep the cost to about 2k.
What did you do about the garage doors? did you have to put in different styles?
Thanks! Lavoieste
So far I am looking at this one.
http://www.americanautomotiveequipme...T&Show=ExtInfo
It is the AmericanProducts SS7000XLT.
Does anyone have this model?
Does any one having other models that they would recommend?
I would like to keep the cost to about 2k.
What did you do about the garage doors? did you have to put in different styles?
Thanks! Lavoieste
Melting Slicks
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From: West Barnstable MA
Assuming that you want to use the lift for storage, once you install the lift, you need to do the following, based upon your ceiling height:
1) Re-Track the garage door so the tracks are hugging the ceiling. That will allow you to open the garage door with a car stored on the lift.
2) Replace the typical "pull" garage door opener, with a Jack Shaft opener (I have a Liftmaster). This works off the torsion spring shaft with a sprocket. The "pull" garage would interfere with the stored car.
3) Move the center light fixture on the ceiling.
4) You might need an electrician to hard-wire the garage door opener, and you also migh consider additional outlets/circuits for the lift, lights, and compressor.
A simple reminder, the lift when shipped weighs approximately 1500 lbs. I paid a guy with a flatbed to go to the trucking company, pick the lift up, and then he dropped it in the driveway. $75 well spent
Good luck
1) Re-Track the garage door so the tracks are hugging the ceiling. That will allow you to open the garage door with a car stored on the lift.
2) Replace the typical "pull" garage door opener, with a Jack Shaft opener (I have a Liftmaster). This works off the torsion spring shaft with a sprocket. The "pull" garage would interfere with the stored car.
3) Move the center light fixture on the ceiling.
4) You might need an electrician to hard-wire the garage door opener, and you also migh consider additional outlets/circuits for the lift, lights, and compressor.
A simple reminder, the lift when shipped weighs approximately 1500 lbs. I paid a guy with a flatbed to go to the trucking company, pick the lift up, and then he dropped it in the driveway. $75 well spent
Good luck
Melting Slicks
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From: West Barnstable MA
Bought it from the same place you are looking about 4 years ago. My lift was made in Texas. You might want to check if the advertised lift was Made in America or China.
I thought that the shipping was $200 or so.
I thought that the shipping was $200 or so.
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From: Castleton VA
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I don't want to be a "search ****", but this is one topic that you can learn a *lot* from the number of threads a simple search on "4-post lift" will generate.
For example, you can learn about the structural differences between the "C-channel"-type lifts (mostly made in China) and the over-the-post-type lifts (for an example of the latter, see my post #14 in this thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t+All+American ).
Lots to be learned!
HTH,
Mark
For example, you can learn about the structural differences between the "C-channel"-type lifts (mostly made in China) and the over-the-post-type lifts (for an example of the latter, see my post #14 in this thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t+All+American ).
Lots to be learned!
HTH,
Mark
Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Pennsdale Pennsylvania
Just ordered a Bend-Pak HD-9 Four post lift from Automotive Service Equipment, $2364 and free shipping, waiting for it to come in. Had to alter my garage door tracks so the door hugs the ceiling, the ceiling is 11 feet high.
www.asedeals.com
www.asedeals.com
Racer
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From: Fort Wayne Indiana
I agree, I have the Pro Park 7, it's great for vettes. Here's a link......look at the testimonial page you can see mine in a pic.
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
I have two Autolifters M6 4 post lifts, now http://allamericanlifts.com/
They are the same design as Backyard Buddy.
It's the only lift which I would work under due to the lock design, and the collar that completely surrounds the post. I have a two car garage, 10' 6" ceiling height, and the door opener is not in the way. I did have the door tracks raised to the ceiling.
They are the same design as Backyard Buddy.
It's the only lift which I would work under due to the lock design, and the collar that completely surrounds the post. I have a two car garage, 10' 6" ceiling height, and the door opener is not in the way. I did have the door tracks raised to the ceiling.
Instructor
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From: boise id
I have the one you are considering here....
I purchased mine two years ago.....shipping was free, special deal I guess. When I had my home constructed, I made sure the ceilings in the garage were 16ft just for this install. It is also 40 feet deep and 26 wide, so I do not have to worry about the garage door. I hve had no problems with the lift and would do it again in a second.
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Parking Lifts
I may be a little bias, but I know American Custom Lifts offers the best four post parking lifts on the market, as well as the best customer service.
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