Garage lift recommendations

[oceansize]

Really not trying to argue...2 post is ideal for mechanics. Most of us are not. I don't pull engines on weekends or do customer work. 4 post is great for everything I need to ever do with the car, and I do wrench a fair bit. But I also need to store cars, and 4-post does that way better than 2 post. I simply don't understand how this conversation took this turn?

They haven’t seen your garage pics lol. This dude got (or had) most all the cool bimmers.

[TexaZ3]

Really not trying to argue...2 post is ideal for mechanics. Most of us are not. I don't pull engines on weekends or do customer work. 4 post is great for everything I need to ever do with the car, and I do wrench a fair bit. But I also need to store cars, and 4-post does that way better than 2 post. I simply don't understand how this conversation took this turn?

[Gt4]

yeah exactly what George Hill said. Why would I put a car on a lift only to need jackstands and all the things I was trying to avoid? And then on top of it the damn lift is in your way and fighting you all along.

im not trying to have a Jack for my quick Jack for my lift.

different strokes.

im not trying to store cars, I’m trying to work on them. So, I’ll likely never own a 4 post.

id argue that it was easier for me to remove my entire drivetrain while on Jack stands with the front end removed than it would be to the same job on a 4 post lift.

It’s also easier on jack stands vs a QuickJack setup. At least you have access both side of the car!

But if some peoples like to work with 4-posts lift and than use QuickJack after to lift the car off their lift, good for them! We all work differently I guess

[tlow98]

You can do wheels, suspension, etc with jacks like Ians, no problem.

yeah exactly what George Hill said. Why would I put a car on a lift only to need jackstands and all the things I was trying to avoid? And then on top of it the damn lift is in your way and fighting you all along.

im not trying to have a Jack for my quick Jack for my lift.

different strokes.

im not trying to store cars, I’m trying to work on them. So, I’ll likely never own a 4 post.

id argue that it was easier for me to remove my entire drivetrain while on Jack stands with the front end removed than it would be to the same job on a 4 post lift.

[George Hill]

You can do wheels, suspension, etc with jacks like Ians, no problem.

You can do suspension work, but its waaaaaay more difficult.

How about pulling an engine, that front cross bar is in the way of a cherry picker when going out the front or bottom.

There's a reason why 99% of all service shop lifts are 2 post.

[TexaZ3]

Nor can you do brakes or wheel bearings and it’s a pain to get at anything in the wheel wells. Or even just take the wheels off, which I seem to do a lot.

I think if you need car storage and your cars are low mileage then the the 4 post makes sense.

But if you’re doing that mechanic life it’s two post all the way. You do sacrifice setup time every time tho.

You can do wheels, suspension, etc with jacks like Ians, no problem.

[George Hill]

Nor can you do brakes or wheel bearings and it’s a pain to get at anything in the wheel wells. Or even just take the wheels off, which I seem to do a lot.

I think if you need car storage and your cars are low mileage then the the 4 post makes sense.

But if you’re doing that mechanic life it’s two post all the way. You do sacrifice setup time every time tho.

This.

But honestly once you've racked the car once or twice the "setup time" is less than 30 seconds vs a drive on.

[tlow98]

I contemplated this for a long time, eventually went with a 4-post due to ability to store the car under, and not having to worry about suspension hanging. The only thing you can't do on a 4-post is some suspension work, but with a setup like Ians' - there is no limit. I loved my Atlas HD8000 so much, I bought second one.

Nor can you do brakes or wheel bearings and it’s a pain to get at anything in the wheel wells. Or even just take the wheels off, which I seem to do a lot.

I think if you need car storage and your cars are low mileage then the the 4 post makes sense.

But if you’re doing that mechanic life it’s two post all the way. You do sacrifice setup time every time tho.

[Albino09]

I just bought a 2nd house with almost 1 acre land. Will put the house for rent now and will build a new one when I move there in the future. But plan for this summer or next year is to build a detached garage on the land. By the city regulation, the max I can build is 800sq-ft and 14.5’ height in middle of the truss.

I am looking to do a triple cars garage. 9’ ceiling on 2 bays with attic truss and one bay full height/catedral truss with a lift. Should be able to do a 34’x24’ garage similar to the one in my attachment pictures.

Since I will only do personal work and no commercial garage, I think a Bendpak is a bit overkill (and expensive in Canada it’s like twice the price!) so I am planning to go with a 9000lbs 2-posts Titan Premier like this one:

https://titanlifts.com/2-post/titan-...or-2-post-lift

That's a beautiful garage. I would love to build something that nice, but my budget is likely going to land on steel buildings. I've been looking up people who dress up steel buildings with wood, siding, accessories, etc. If anyone has any aesthetically pleasing steel buildings I'm all ears!

[Gt4]

I just bought a 2nd house with almost 1 acre land. Will put the house for rent now and will build a new one when I move there in the future. But plan for this summer or next year is to build a detached garage on the land. By the city regulation, the max I can build is 800sq-ft and 14.5’ height in middle of the truss.

I am looking to do a triple cars garage. 9’ ceiling on 2 bays with attic truss and one bay full height/catedral truss with a lift. Should be able to do a 34’x24’ garage similar to the one in my attachment pictures.

Since I will only do personal work and no commercial garage, I think a Bendpak is a bit overkill (and expensive in Canada it’s like twice the price!) so I am planning to go with a 9000lbs 2-posts Titan Premier like this one:

https://titanlifts.com/2-post/titan-...or-2-post-lift

[Gt4]

I'm planning a new garage build right now, and this is all great inspiration stuff. My zoning limits me to a 700sqft, so I'm planning on doing one of the Bendpak flush-mount scissor lifts so I can keep the flexibility of storage options when not in use. As good as 2 posts lifts are for service, I absolutely hate trying to position the car properly with multiple back-and-forth adjustments until the arms fit at the right spot.

As long as car is centered between the 2 posts, leave car in neutral and adjust by hand, take an extra minute or so

[Albino09]

I'm planning a new garage build right now, and this is all great inspiration stuff. My zoning limits me to a 700sqft, so I'm planning on doing one of the Bendpak flush-mount scissor lifts so I can keep the flexibility of storage options when not in use. As good as 2 posts lifts are for service, I absolutely hate trying to position the car properly with multiple back-and-forth adjustments until the arms fit at the right spot.

[Syfon]

I've just moved into a new house and finally have a massive undercroft garage. Car parking space is approx. 90m2 (970 square feet), while total garage area including two separate rooms is approx. 190m2 (2,000 square feet).

I have plenty of room for cars, tools, storage etc., however the only downside being the ceiling height of 2.35m (~92.5 inches). The concrete slab & steel beams are only another few mm higher, so there is effectively no gain in headroom by removing the hanging ceiling.

Given my height restriction, I've looked into the MaxJax setup, however the biggest drawback is that when lifting, the internal shaft lifts out of each column. Therefore, this option is invalid.

However, I've found locally the product linked below. Looks like it will fit my setup perfectly and will allow me to raise the M3 approx. 1m. Better than crawling under a car on the concrete floor!

https://happ.com.au/hoist_and_lift/h...ly-adjustable/

[colemanzim]

I've heard good things about Bendpak - their lifts seem to be pretty reliable and sturdy.
That being said, it's important to make sure that whatever lift you choose will actually fit your car. It sounds like you might need a lift with a higher clearance, so a 4 post lift with a rolling jack might be your best bet.
And hey, once you've got your lift installed, it's always a good idea to keep up with regular maintenance to make sure everything stays in tip-top shape. In Singapore, https://hinchong.com/lift-maintenance-singapore/ is one of the top companies for lift maintenance and repairs. They've got a ton of experience and expertise, so you can feel confident that your lift will be well taken care of.

[stash1]

I have the older version of these which my dad purchased from Costco almost 10 years ago.

Nicee! Good to see it's still getting the job done! I mounted the pump/motor on one of the towers, and then made custom lines for a cleaner install.