Inexpensive two-post lift for regular home garage for C6.
06-09-2011, 11:05 PM
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Inexpensive two-post lift for regular home garage for C6.
I recently closed my auto repair shop, which had an Eagle 9000lbs 2-post lift, which perfectly lifted my C6, costing only $2000.
I'm looking for a home garage lift unit, that has a bottom lift brace instead of top, with much shorter posts to clear a regular 8-10ft garage.
I really like the idea of this lift... and am looking for something designed like that but a 2-post not a 4-post lift.
Anyone know of any good economical 2-post lifts, that safely lift a corvette, and can fit in a home garage?
FYI: I have looked at mid-rise, and low-rise lifts, with the scissor type lifting action, but I don't' want a lift that blocks access to the underside of the car.
-- Neither to i want a 4-post lift which requires additional jacks to lift the car higher than the lift for access to the tires.
thanks for any advise / help and/or tips.
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Since I previously paid $2000 for a full Eagle 2-post 9000lbs lift, I don't want to pay more than $1500 max, $1000 preferable for a low clerance 2-post home garage lift.
I'm looking for a home garage lift unit, that has a bottom lift brace instead of top, with much shorter posts to clear a regular 8-10ft garage.
I really like the idea of this lift... and am looking for something designed like that but a 2-post not a 4-post lift.
Anyone know of any good economical 2-post lifts, that safely lift a corvette, and can fit in a home garage?
FYI: I have looked at mid-rise, and low-rise lifts, with the scissor type lifting action, but I don't' want a lift that blocks access to the underside of the car.
-- Neither to i want a 4-post lift which requires additional jacks to lift the car higher than the lift for access to the tires.
thanks for any advise / help and/or tips.
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Since I previously paid $2000 for a full Eagle 2-post 9000lbs lift, I don't want to pay more than $1500 max, $1000 preferable for a low clerance 2-post home garage lift.
06-10-2011, 12:27 AM
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PLRX has a write up in C4 General about his. The lift was the cheap part, pouring deeper concrete anchors (24"x24" or so) into his 3" garage slab doubled the price as it wasn't thick enough to support such equipment.
06-10-2011, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by RICK_T
I'd expect to get a discount for buying a 'home' shorter lift, considering a full 2-post 9000lbs lift is the same price.
I was hoping to get a short 2-post lift for $1500 max.
Hopefully there are others...?
06-10-2011, 12:41 AM
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It did require a very strong commercial grade concrete, who knows if the building had it, or if my home garage is even much different.
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Another good option, (Wouldn't pay more than $1000 for), would be one of those, drive on '4 post style' lifts for home garages, that lifts the vehicle like 18in... that are completely portable and fold up out of the way.
Better yet, a portable, 'mid rise' lift, for $1000, that doesn't block under the car and doesn't use the wheels as the lift point would probably be better than a short 2-post lift.
Anyone know of a 'portable', mini 2-post style lift? I'd like to at least be able to lift it 4ft, lift at the lift points, and have access to the underbelly of the car.
Last edited by awalp; 06-10-2011 at 12:44 AM.
06-10-2011, 08:11 AM
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I got my maxjax lift from Costco for $1800. I love this thing !
Last edited by VatorMan; 06-10-2011 at 08:16 AM.
06-10-2011, 08:25 AM
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06-10-2011, 12:27 PM
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06-14-2011, 12:59 AM
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;; Rant
That picture is beautiful, I'm jealous. I'd love to be able to lift my Vette up and do an oil change instead of having some $10/hr tech lift a car they are experienced with, while having to wait an hour and pay $20.
;; End Rant
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At $1800 that's EXACTLY what I'm looking for.
A 2-post lift for home garages with low clearances
Where can I find one for $1800?
How much did it cost in total?
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(Other costs, installations/labor, shipping, etc.)
Also wondering the same thing as the previous poster;
What were the concrete requirements for the lift?
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(usually ?3000lbs type concrete, 12in deep, for 6-8in bolts [my shop eagle lift] the specs are)
There is a HUGE difference between the KwikLift and that MaxJack...
A) 2-post verse 4-post
4-post = drive on, 2-post = adjustable arms at lift points
-- I greatly prefer a 2-post as it allows for tire removal, suspension work, etc,
without an extra jack to raise to car higher than the lift enough so that the tire is off the ground/lift.
B) KwikLift is portable / folds up, the MaxJack I would assume is a fixed solution.
-- The ONLY advantage a KwikLift has is portablility and flexibility, it would be a nice 'Second' lift =]
That picture is beautiful, I'm jealous. I'd love to be able to lift my Vette up and do an oil change instead of having some $10/hr tech lift a car they are experienced with, while having to wait an hour and pay $20.
;; End Rant
!!!!!!!!
At $1800 that's EXACTLY what I'm looking for.
A 2-post lift for home garages with low clearances
Where can I find one for $1800?
How much did it cost in total?
-----------
(Other costs, installations/labor, shipping, etc.)
Also wondering the same thing as the previous poster;
What were the concrete requirements for the lift?
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(usually ?3000lbs type concrete, 12in deep, for 6-8in bolts [my shop eagle lift] the specs are)
Like a KwikLift? I've always liked those but they are almost as much as a full blown lift. 
A) 2-post verse 4-post
4-post = drive on, 2-post = adjustable arms at lift points
-- I greatly prefer a 2-post as it allows for tire removal, suspension work, etc,
without an extra jack to raise to car higher than the lift enough so that the tire is off the ground/lift.
B) KwikLift is portable / folds up, the MaxJack I would assume is a fixed solution.
-- The ONLY advantage a KwikLift has is portablility and flexibility, it would be a nice 'Second' lift =]
06-14-2011, 01:07 AM
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Tech Contributor
Concrete requirements for the MaxJax are 4" minimum of 3000 PSI concrete.
You would need to get your hands on a good hammer drill for the 10 bolts (5 per side).
You would need to get your hands on a good hammer drill for the 10 bolts (5 per side).
06-14-2011, 06:39 PM
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(you can see the lift in my avatar, my C6 is sitting in the lift bay)
It took literally 30-45 minutes to drill each hole, 6 holes per post, 6in? bolts.
(and about 30 minutes to feel my hands/body again).
-- And at least 4-5 drill bits....
I learned, the trick is, sitting on the drill makes it drill faster, but it also caused the drill bits to break, so you have to find a careful balance between amount of weight/pressure and the bit.
If you're gonna install a 2-post lift, my advise is to have at least half a dozen drill bits, that way you can return extras instead of going and buying more each time they break.
06-14-2011, 08:08 PM
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I've installed an Eagle 2-post lift, at a garage/shop I used to own.
(you can see the lift in my avatar, my C6 is sitting in the lift bay)
It took literally 30-45 minutes to drill each hole, 6 holes per post, 6in? bolts.
(and about 30 minutes to feel my hands/body again).
-- And at least 4-5 drill bits....
I learned, the trick is, sitting on the drill makes it drill faster, but it also caused the drill bits to break, so you have to find a careful balance between amount of weight/pressure and the bit.
If you're gonna install a 2-post lift, my advise is to have at least half a dozen drill bits, that way you can return extras instead of going and buying more each time they break.
(you can see the lift in my avatar, my C6 is sitting in the lift bay)
It took literally 30-45 minutes to drill each hole, 6 holes per post, 6in? bolts.
(and about 30 minutes to feel my hands/body again).
-- And at least 4-5 drill bits....
I learned, the trick is, sitting on the drill makes it drill faster, but it also caused the drill bits to break, so you have to find a careful balance between amount of weight/pressure and the bit.
If you're gonna install a 2-post lift, my advise is to have at least half a dozen drill bits, that way you can return extras instead of going and buying more each time they break.
When I put in my lift, I rented a Hilti hammer drill from the depot. It was about $35 for four hours. They supplied the bits with the cost of the rental. It took about 30 seconds per hole x 8 holes.
06-14-2011, 11:27 PM
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I've installed an Eagle 2-post lift, at a garage/shop I used to own.
(you can see the lift in my avatar, my C6 is sitting in the lift bay)
It took literally 30-45 minutes to drill each hole, 6 holes per post, 6in? bolts.
(and about 30 minutes to feel my hands/body again).
-- And at least 4-5 drill bits....
I learned, the trick is, sitting on the drill makes it drill faster, but it also caused the drill bits to break, so you have to find a careful balance between amount of weight/pressure and the bit.
If you're gonna install a 2-post lift, my advise is to have at least half a dozen drill bits, that way you can return extras instead of going and buying more each time they break.
(you can see the lift in my avatar, my C6 is sitting in the lift bay)
It took literally 30-45 minutes to drill each hole, 6 holes per post, 6in? bolts.
(and about 30 minutes to feel my hands/body again).
-- And at least 4-5 drill bits....
I learned, the trick is, sitting on the drill makes it drill faster, but it also caused the drill bits to break, so you have to find a careful balance between amount of weight/pressure and the bit.
If you're gonna install a 2-post lift, my advise is to have at least half a dozen drill bits, that way you can return extras instead of going and buying more each time they break.
I med duty hammer drill with good bits will go through even 6000psi concrete pretty quick. The weight of the drill alone plus a little pressure should be all thats needed.