Looking for a lift.
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Racer
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 427
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From: Texas
Looking for a lift.
I'm looking for a lift. A friend has a Kwik lift, but from what I understand they are no longer in business. What are some other ramps or lifts are you guys using? My car is an inch low, not sure how much of a diferance that makes.
Thx
Thx
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,266
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From: Germantown, TN
Based on my garage height, this is what I'm down to:
http://www.toolfetch.com/shop-lift-b...FQWnnQody08AuA (Bendpak Scissor Lift)
or
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200386167_200386167?cm_mmc=Googl e-pla-_-Auto%20Repair-_-Automotive%20Lifts-_-790007&ci_sku=790007&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw={k eyword}&gclid=CJSWpKK047MCFQf0nAodkWIA-Q (Danmar MaxJax)
I'm leaning toward the 2 post, but I have to do my final measurements. The 2 post will fit height wise, but I have a 3 car garage that I would like to keep a 3 car. The width might not work out at the end, so I may have to do the scissor lift. Good luck!!!
PS You are correct, KwikLift is done! You can find them on here used from time to time, but IMO one of the factors that lead them out of business was the price. Brand new it was pricey, especially for a non-hydraulic lift.
http://www.toolfetch.com/shop-lift-b...FQWnnQody08AuA (Bendpak Scissor Lift)
or
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200386167_200386167?cm_mmc=Googl e-pla-_-Auto%20Repair-_-Automotive%20Lifts-_-790007&ci_sku=790007&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw={k eyword}&gclid=CJSWpKK047MCFQf0nAodkWIA-Q (Danmar MaxJax)
I'm leaning toward the 2 post, but I have to do my final measurements. The 2 post will fit height wise, but I have a 3 car garage that I would like to keep a 3 car. The width might not work out at the end, so I may have to do the scissor lift. Good luck!!!
PS You are correct, KwikLift is done! You can find them on here used from time to time, but IMO one of the factors that lead them out of business was the price. Brand new it was pricey, especially for a non-hydraulic lift.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2008
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For the money have a look at Max Jax, I purchased one and really like it. I didn't have to modify my door tracks and it fits my smaller garage just fine. It is somewhat portable if you want it to be, as you can remove the floor bolts and roll it against the wall. Lift is 42", not quite what the other heavier duty lifts are but depends what you want to use it for.
For the Vette it works just great, I bought mine from Costco for $1800.
For the Vette it works just great, I bought mine from Costco for $1800.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Sammamish WA
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I've been researching a bit myself...and I'm sold on Bendpak. They just seem to be the most well built, safety conscious, HD lifts out there. I plan on getting one myself in a few months. I want mine to store the Vette above my M3 and be useful for working on either. I have 3 car tandem garage.
Last edited by JETninja; Nov 22, 2012 at 08:14 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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For the money have a look at Max Jax, I purchased one and really like it. I didn't have to modify my door tracks and it fits my smaller garage just fine. It is somewhat portable if you want it to be, as you can remove the floor bolts and roll it against the wall. Lift is 42", not quite what the other heavier duty lifts are but depends what you want to use it for.
For the Vette it works just great, I bought mine from Costco for $1800.
For the Vette it works just great, I bought mine from Costco for $1800.
I have a C4 and a C5 and it looks like it will work fine for both cars. The key is to set the posts far enough apart so the arms will be at the jacking points. Mine will be 128" apart. The MaxJax is supposed to lift 48" and it comes with a set of 3" spacers to provide a 51" lifting height. And you can get 6" spacers if you want that extra height. The lift capacity is 6000 lbs.
My C5 is lowered on the stock bolts and I will need to build some pads to use under the tires. Something like a 1x12 under each tire should work. The car also has the aluminum frame savers so I won't need hockey pucks. The MaxJax pads on the arms have a rubber pad cover so there won't be any real chances of slipping.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,614
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From: South Florida
Mohawk A7. Not real impressed with the company or at least the Authorized Distributor in Miami. I have a faulty/leaking cylender which has been repaired 4 times under warranty. Then the distributor stopped returning my calls.
It was a good solution for 11 foot ceiling and no fllor plate.
It was a good solution for 11 foot ceiling and no fllor plate.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,237
Likes: 405
From: Bmore Maryland
I purchase this lift and have been very happy with it.
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/At...e-Scissor-Lift
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/At...e-Scissor-Lift
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 80
Likes: 17
From: Fort Worth Texas
Kwik lift
I have used a kwik lift for my Corvette for the last few years and have found it to be very useful for any type of work underneath the vehicle- the height is ideal for using a creeper to move around. I'm now interested in selling it if anyone is interested and in the DFW metroplex.
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