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[quote=”crandall” post=35902]I am enclosing my carport and adding a stall and thinking about improving my lift capabilities. Right now, I just use jack stands, but would like to find an inexpensive option for getting more heighth.
I have seen scissor lifts, 2 post and 4 post lifts advertised. Any thoughts on what would work best? Any companies to stay away from?[/quote]
I bought a 2 post lift extra wide and 9000 pound lift from Greg Smith Equipment for about $2400 in 2010. Shipping prices have gone up and everything costs more to have it shipped to a remote area like where I live in South Dakota. I placed in a machine shed with a 11′ ceiling. I can not lift a vehicle to it’s full height, but that is okay. I sit on a wheeled stool which is easier on my back. You need either a 6″ or 8″ thick concrete minimum where the lift is secured. I made an area 4′ by 22′ x 6″ (like a footing) deep in the area where the lift was secured. The rest of my slab was 4″. The lift came in pieces and was easily set up with a small tractor with a frontend loader and one other person. You can do it without a tractor but you might need about 4 people to set it up. It also came with the anchors. All I had to do was rent a concrete hammer drill. I use mine all the time. It is a time saver and back saver. I also made adapters so I can also lift motorcycles and lawnmowers. It’s nice to work on things sitting or standing upright. You will also get all sorts of new friends.
[quote=”crandall” post=35902]I am enclosing my carport and adding a stall and thinking about improving my lift capabilities. Right now, I just use jack stands, but would like to find an inexpensive option for getting more heighth.
I have seen scissor lifts, 2 post and 4 post lifts advertised. Any thoughts on what would work best? Any companies to stay away from?[/quote]
I bought a 2 post lift extra wide and 9000 pound lift from Greg Smith Equipment for about $2400 in 2010. Shipping prices have gone up and everything costs more to have it shipped to a remote area like where I live in South Dakota. I placed in a machine shed with a 11′ ceiling. I can not lift a vehicle to it’s full height, but that is okay. I sit on a wheeled stool which is easier on my back. You need either a 6″ or 8″ thick concrete minimum where the lift is secured. I made an area 4′ by 22′ x 6″ (like a footing) deep in the area where the lift was secured. The rest of my slab was 4″. The lift came in pieces and was easily set up with a small tractor with a frontend loader and one other person. You can do it without a tractor but you might need about 4 people to set it up. It also came with the anchors. All I had to do was rent a concrete hammer drill. I use mine all the time. It is a time saver and back saver. I also made adapters so I can also lift motorcycles and lawnmowers. It’s nice to work on things sitting or standing upright. You will also get all sorts of new friends.