4 Post Lift
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If you search this forum (in red banner) in C5 tech, you'll find this has been discussed maybe a thousand times or so 
...use keywords "lift".
Remember, your pride and joy will reside on the lift and you will be under the lift, so do your due diligence. My current lift is a BEND PAK HD9...
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...p011608005.jpg
This discussion was just posted this week...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1915366
...use keywords "lift". Remember, your pride and joy will reside on the lift and you will be under the lift, so do your due diligence. My current lift is a BEND PAK HD9...
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...p011608005.jpg
This discussion was just posted this week...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1915366
Last edited by hotwheels57; Jan 18, 2008 at 12:47 PM.
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
Twelve foot (or more) is probably optimal for full lifting height of almost any vehicle, but you could get by with less. You wouldn't be able to lift to full lifting height, but many have a four post lift and use a creeper stool to work beneath their lifts.
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Drifting
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From: Buckingham PA
My ceiling is just about 14'...that's why I went with the XLT model. It has 6'4" of rise lift compared to the standard model's 5'3" rise.
Rotary has a nice ceiling height calculator here:
http://www.revolutionlifts.com/Ceiling.asp
Min height for a 4-post tends to be around 10' range.
I've since forgiven them for putting a Mustang convertible in the pic
Rotary has a nice ceiling height calculator here:
http://www.revolutionlifts.com/Ceiling.asp
Min height for a 4-post tends to be around 10' range.
I've since forgiven them for putting a Mustang convertible in the pic
Bend Pak HD9 for me too!
Racer
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From: Central Ohio
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I've been looking at 4 post lift options and am just about ready to make my purchase. I've determined that the ceiling height required has more to do with how you plan to use it.
I plan to use it to park 2 Vettes, an 01 and a 65. The height from floor to the open garage door is 109 inches. According to my calculations, I will have about 4 inches of clearance with the garage door open.
I'm going to buy the ProPark 7 LL or ProPark 8 unit.
I plan to use it to park 2 Vettes, an 01 and a 65. The height from floor to the open garage door is 109 inches. According to my calculations, I will have about 4 inches of clearance with the garage door open.
I'm going to buy the ProPark 7 LL or ProPark 8 unit.
Burning Brakes
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From: Castleton VA
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I've been looking at 4 post lift options and am just about ready to make my purchase. I've determined that the ceiling height required has more to do with how you plan to use it.
I plan to use it to park 2 Vettes, an 01 and a 65. The height from floor to the open garage door is 109 inches. According to my calculations, I will have about 4 inches of clearance with the garage door open.
I'm going to buy the ProPark 7 LL or ProPark 8 unit.
I plan to use it to park 2 Vettes, an 01 and a 65. The height from floor to the open garage door is 109 inches. According to my calculations, I will have about 4 inches of clearance with the garage door open.
I'm going to buy the ProPark 7 LL or ProPark 8 unit.
For height, I fit a C5 coupe and a C6 'vert stacked under ~9'3" trusses.
Last edited by mneblett; Jan 19, 2008 at 02:09 PM.
Drifting
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From: Cambridge Illinois
I also have a Bend Pax HD9W. It is taller and wider than the regular model. I have a 12'1" ceiling in the garage. With the higher lift, I can walk under it with out hitting my head. I'm 6'2" and the rails are 6'6" with it raised fully.
I haven't learned to post pictures yet. I have used the lift for two years now without any trouble. It is due to have the cables adjusted. I installed it my self and it was a very easy job.
I haven't learned to post pictures yet. I have used the lift for two years now without any trouble. It is due to have the cables adjusted. I installed it my self and it was a very easy job.
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Burning Brakes
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Well I went to the local Greg Smith and looked at their unit. I liked the price a lot better, but just could not get over the over seas steel and the non boxed posts. I ended up deciding to go with the Back Yard Buddy. I am told its about 9-12 weeks for production. Its going to be a tight fit with only 9' to work with, but I have talked with them and measured the cars and should just clear. I am planning to call to have my garage door (single) adjusted and modified to go up higher before it bends and moves in.
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