Garage Lifts
05-30-2013, 01:13 PM
#24
I bought this Bend Pak P6 for $1300 brand new. I've had it for a year and it has already paid for itself in time savings and reduced hassle. Can I stand underneath it? No. Does it save time on a ton of common jobs? Absolutely. It takes me all of about 10 minutes to change four wheels and tires (and two front brake pads) now to get ready for the track.
The center section is entirely open, so no problem using it for working on transmission, clutch, exhaust, suspension, or the underside of the motor/ engine bay.
For a value option, this one is hard to beat.
The center section is entirely open, so no problem using it for working on transmission, clutch, exhaust, suspension, or the underside of the motor/ engine bay.
For a value option, this one is hard to beat.
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06-01-2013, 10:16 AM
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Still leaning towards an Ezcarlift. Too expensive for what they are (unpowered), but they're cheaper than the P6 by about $500, portable and leave the center open for access.
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06-01-2013, 01:54 PM
#33
I've been considering this for awhile:
MaxJax Portable Two Post Lifting System by Dannmar
It's expensive for only getting the car 4' off the ground, but it's better than jackstands and the ~ 2' of that bendpak. Plus it fits in a normal sized garage and rolls away for storage. Costco has them for $2k shipped (cheapest I can find):
Dannmar MaxJax
MaxJax Portable Two Post Lifting System by Dannmar
It's expensive for only getting the car 4' off the ground, but it's better than jackstands and the ~ 2' of that bendpak. Plus it fits in a normal sized garage and rolls away for storage. Costco has them for $2k shipped (cheapest I can find):
Dannmar MaxJax
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06-01-2013, 03:03 PM
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My problem with 2 post lifts is that my garage floor is crap. Can't bolt into it to secure the posts.
Been looking at the Atlas mid rise lift. This one: Auto Lift 6,000lb. Portable Mid-Rise Frame Lift
Has open center, powered, no mounting requirements. Still can't get myself to pull the trigger on 2 grand just to save myself the effort of putting the vehicles up on stands.
Been looking at the Atlas mid rise lift. This one: Auto Lift 6,000lb. Portable Mid-Rise Frame Lift
Has open center, powered, no mounting requirements. Still can't get myself to pull the trigger on 2 grand just to save myself the effort of putting the vehicles up on stands.
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06-02-2013, 02:18 AM
#35
I've been considering this for awhile:
MaxJax Portable Two Post Lifting System by Dannmar
It's expensive for only getting the car 4' off the ground, but it's better than jackstands and the ~ 2' of that bendpak. Plus it fits in a normal sized garage and rolls away for storage. Costco has them for $2k shipped (cheapest I can find):
Dannmar MaxJax
MaxJax Portable Two Post Lifting System by Dannmar
It's expensive for only getting the car 4' off the ground, but it's better than jackstands and the ~ 2' of that bendpak. Plus it fits in a normal sized garage and rolls away for storage. Costco has them for $2k shipped (cheapest I can find):
Dannmar MaxJax
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06-02-2013, 05:26 PM
#36
I'm paying just over $5 a sqft per year. That is actually a tad above average for the area but these are some of the nicest kept parks I've seen. I started splitting it with one friend at first and after I got the lift got another "roommate" and it keeps costs very reasonable.
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06-02-2013, 06:02 PM
#37
I've got this lift: Atlas 9KOH
I was able to pick it up, so no delivery charges. Was under $1800 including taxes, hydraulic fluid, and hammer drill bit.
After using it for 6 months, I'm kicking myself for not getting one sooner.
I was able to pick it up, so no delivery charges. Was under $1800 including taxes, hydraulic fluid, and hammer drill bit.
After using it for 6 months, I'm kicking myself for not getting one sooner.
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