auto lift

[Mustangscotty]

Has anyone installed a hydraulic lift in their garage? Two post or 4 post? Got any pics? Is one brand better than another? Electrical issues?

The most I would ever lift would be the weight of a heavy Chevy, maybe 4200lbs.

[slowgreen99]

Has anyone installed a hydraulic lift in their garage? Two post or 4 post? Got any pics? Is one brand better than another? Electrical issues?

The most I would ever lift would be the weight of a heavy Chevy, maybe 4200lbs.

Sorry so late on this post, but I actually installed a 4 post (alignment style) lift last year. I wanna say it was a Benpak lift. It was a royal pain in the ass to do, but mainly because it was just me and the shop owner, and the first time either of us had done one like that. Im not sure of the max capacity, but I know his 06' 3500 dually goes up with no problems. We didnt run into any issue installing it, just time consuming. Id recommend the cable mechanism vs the chains. JMO.

I think it was like $5500 maybe??? Somewhere in there. I didnt buy it so I dunno. lol

BTW, those ramps are fuckin heeeavy! Cherry picker FTW!

[Mustangscotty]

Thanks for the reply,

Was looking at a few lifts between 2-5K but wasn't sure about what brands are way better than another. Looking for longevity and capability.

Wiring the garage won't be an issue (at least thats what the brother-in-law says). The ceiling may have to be cut out and a new one with joices installed. Would make a great winter project. Got lucky with all the room in the attic over the garage.

A nice lift with some great home garage features.

http://www.e-autolifts.com/pf/pf.html

A helpful website, it may be of some use to other folks on the forum.

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Car_Care/DIY/Why_You_Need_a_Garage_Lift_Now.htm