Awesome! Definitely my goal to install one in my garage at one point.
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Now that's a true garage luxury that probably every one of us wishes we had in our home garages. Most of us either can't afford it, or don't have the space or height for one. @13BlackGT, yours looks really good. Congrats!!
Awesome! I'm hoping for a 3 stall garage in 1-2 years. Who installs them?
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My dad has the exact one you have(good thing he is my neighbor). That center jack is heavy as fuuhk. Once you have one or have access you will never work on your back again. I’m happy for ya
I see you paid for the install, but is it something that a dyi could do?
Yes easy diy. Me and my dad put his together
$2750 Canadian
So, I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on having the concrete laid for my two stall detached garage. I plan on a two post lift on one side and a four post lift on the other. Not industrial, but average sized lifts, like the Bendpak XPR-10AS and the Bendpak HD-7W.
Been going back and forth with concrete guys and Bendpak. I'm thinking I want a 6" concrete at 4000 PSI, with #6 rebar going both directions spaced at 12". I'm thinking that will make the entire floor strong enough, and I can decide later exactly where the posts will go. The county permit will require formed walls on both sides that raise 6" above the slab and have 18" footers.
Anyone have thoughts on that?
Been going back and forth with concrete guys and Bendpak. I'm thinking I want a 6" concrete at 4000 PSI, with #6 rebar going both directions spaced at 12". I'm thinking that will make the entire floor strong enough, and I can decide later exactly where the posts will go. The county permit will require formed walls on both sides that raise 6" above the slab and have 18" footers.
Anyone have thoughts on that?
Space and concrete thickness are my current issues. I don't think the quick jack goes up high enough for my liking. I like the MaxJax, but have some concerns there to.
I'm waffling between a mid rise scissor (which in not sure cause my garage floor isn't super level) or something like the Auto Lift MR6K "portable" mid rise. Any higher than that that, I think I'd have to spend $ on raising the garage door track and opener. But with those options, you already looking at $2k.
You use "rolling jacks" (pic above). It has two of those wheels on each end, and it sits between the ramps, and slides back and forth. I have two rolling jacks on my 4-poster, so I can easily lift front or rear or both ends of vehicle with ease. Plus, this keeps the vehicle with suspension loaded, which seems handy most of the time.
Additionally, the ramps act as wonderful work tables, where you can set parts and tools on. I never realized how handy this one feature would be!!
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Mine came with a sliding jack tray.
I have an Bendpak MD6 XP. I couldn’t stomach the cost/value factor of quick jacks and all the other reasons-low ceiling height, limited floor space and not a fan of the Max Jax. My openers sit just above 7 feet. Very usefull for all the stuff I do, not the ultimate and as you mention, no bargains.
Most but not all 4-post lifts require being bolted down for safe operation, Both of mine do not. Spend the $ and buy the best, you will not be sorry and will never miss the money. Good luck...,
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Yep, IMHO, a 4-poster is the way to go for home-based car guys. Plus the 4-poster is definitely the easiest and best way to store a car up and out of the way.
I owned a couple of service stations back in the 70's/80's and we used all kinds of lifts, they all had their benefits/drawbacks. If I had room in my garage, I'd likely add a 2-poster. But since I only have room for one lift, then it's a no-brainer......... 4-poster!
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