garage lift for everyman

pantdinoMember

Because of the way homes are constructed in California my garage has a heavy beam going across it, which lowers the 8 ft ceiling about 16" or so.

As a consequence, I am unable to fit a lift that can raise the car high enough to stand under or park a car below.

After years of wondering what to do, I sprung for a BendPak "low rise" LP-60P, which lifts 26", has a broad base, and lies only 4" high when collapsed. So I can park a car over it when it is not in use. Also, there are no heavy steel beams to hit my shins against.

It was $2000 delivered to my home. I suspect it's going to be a great addition-- now I can sit on a stool and work on the brakes, etc without constantly hitting my head on the fender lip. Undercar work can be done on a rollabout. It can also be locked at 2 lower positions. The jack stand you see under the rear is for extra safety.

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3/7/102:01 PM

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demopuarMember

I have a Backyard Buddy lift and truly wondered how I survived without it all these years. No matter what lift you purchase (and of course the one that I have I am satisfied with), you will wonder how you got along without it.

Looks like a great solution to your situation -- and it does not look like it would be too bad to move if that ever happened too.

Mark

3/7/103:49 PM

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pantdinoMember

The P at the end means "portable." You can see silver wheels at the rear end of it, and it comes with like a long crow bar with wheels at its base that engages in a hole in the front end. That allows you to raise that end and then easily roll the thing around to position it where you will.

3/7/103:55 PM

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demopuarMember

I was looking at the silver wheels on the Pantera, sorry; then I saw the red car there too. I must be Pantera blind or something.....

Nice setup.

Mark

3/7/107:38 PM

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noquarterMember

You guys miss all the fun of jacking up a low car with a normal jack. The scrapes, the wooden blocks needed, the constant fear of it falling off until stabilised. I'm always sweaty after having my Pantera put up on jack stands, not from exhaustion, but from fear...

3/8/101:41 AM

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quickittyMember

Nice Dino!!
oh, and the jack thingy is cool too

3/8/102:05 PM

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khansmithMember

I have no idea how I lived without my lift. Got mine from Greg Smith Equipment.

5/13/108:55 AM

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4nhotrodHe who dies with the most toys is dead

I bought a portable scissor lift years ago. I mounted the portable hyd unit on the wall and put 2x10's along the floor because the car was too low. Best piece of equipment I have ever bought. I would get a 4 poster only if I wanted to walk under the car or to store another car under it. Otherwise I don't want the posts or frame in the way of working on the car. The scissor is perfect for working on the body, wheels or suspension. If I work under the car, I only need a stool. It raises the car 54".
Damn, at 54" I can almost stand underneath as I am only 4' 16". BAWAHAHAHAHAH

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