2 Post Lift Question
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2 Post Lift Question
I have a standard sized three car low roof garage, which has the usual double door on one side and the single door next to it. I'm only looking at the permanent 2 post lifts. I have looked at some of the specs., concerning overall width, and how much room needs to be on each side and they have me wondering.
The question is, when you mount the lift where you are supposed to, do you lose one of the bays for parking, due to the placement of one of the posts?
The interior of the garage is small, and with three vehicles inside you have just enough room to get in and out of them.
The question is, when you mount the lift where you are supposed to, do you lose one of the bays for parking, due to the placement of one of the posts?
The interior of the garage is small, and with three vehicles inside you have just enough room to get in and out of them.
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You need a MaxJax lift. It is the best lift for regular garages. I have had mine for over three years. Check it out at www.maxjaxusa.com.
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The MaxJax is definitely one of the options, but I'm lazy and if I don't have to plug and unplug the lift every time I use it that would be preferable. It may be my only option, unless someone lets me know how they made the regular 2 post lift work in a similar sized garage, while still being able to get three vehicles in and out.
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The MaxJax is definitely one of the options, but I'm lazy and if I don't have to plug and unplug the lift every time I use it that would be preferable. It may be my only option, unless someone lets me know how they made the regular 2 post lift work in a similar sized garage, while still being able to get three vehicles in and out.
I bought mine at garage equipment supply. See this thread.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ghlight=Maxjax
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Forklift? Well I'm thinking with a 112" roof I don't know how I would get a 9 foot post in there anyway. You would have to angle it, and as everyone knows putting something in at an angle increases length, depending on how wide the end of the post is.
I'm thinking Costco if I were going to buy one.
I'm thinking Costco if I were going to buy one.
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Forklift? Well I'm thinking with a 112" roof I don't know how I would get a 9 foot post in there anyway. You would have to angle it, and as everyone knows putting something in at an angle increases length, depending on how wide the end of the post is. I'm thinking Costco if I were going to buy one.
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Yep, they aren't light. Costco has a number to call for off loading options.
It appears, by the customer photos on the MaxJax website, you could cut the packaging straps and take it off the truck piece by piece. Of course the driver would have to be willing to wait a little longer, plus you would need some friends to help, since the truck company might have a rule against drivers doing any lifting.
Still, my original question was about the permanent two posts lifts. Anyone have any info. to share about the "floor space" needed for one.
It appears, by the customer photos on the MaxJax website, you could cut the packaging straps and take it off the truck piece by piece. Of course the driver would have to be willing to wait a little longer, plus you would need some friends to help, since the truck company might have a rule against drivers doing any lifting.
Still, my original question was about the permanent two posts lifts. Anyone have any info. to share about the "floor space" needed for one.
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If your garage is narrow and you only have a few feet between each of the 3 cars when they are parked in the garage then you will loose one of the parking spots with a permanent 2 post lift. There is no way to have a 2 post lift installed permanently and still have room for all 3 cars unless your garage is extra wide.
You have to remember that you have to leave enough room between the post so you can get in and out of your car, unless you want to push it into place each time you park.
As far as the 2 post lift goes, the MAXJAX is the best solution for you. You might be able to leave one post in a permanent position next to a wall and just put the other one in place when needed.
You might look into a scissor type lift that could slide under your car.
You have to remember that you have to leave enough room between the post so you can get in and out of your car, unless you want to push it into place each time you park.
As far as the 2 post lift goes, the MAXJAX is the best solution for you. You might be able to leave one post in a permanent position next to a wall and just put the other one in place when needed.
You might look into a scissor type lift that could slide under your car.
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If you look closely at the pictures, you can see the maxjax post mounted between my el camino and corvette. It has been there for three years with plenty of room to get out of both cars. The hydraulic unit is mounted on the wall.
This the post with the corvette up in the air.
Another shot.
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This the post with the corvette up in the air.
Another shot.
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