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Atlas lifts
Ok, garage build is moving along and now the time has come for the lift. Originally was going to go with a two post lift but I have decided a 4 post is better for my needs; mostly storage of the 911 and light service on all the cars. I am leaning toward the Atlas 8000 EXT for the lift height for storage and still allowing enough clearance under the ramps so I don’t have to stoop down when parking underneath.
Does anyone have an Atlas 4 poster? Have you been happy with it...any negative experiences?
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I did a lot of shopping around for a 4 post before deciding on these guys....
https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/ Very happy with it 10 years later. This one...https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-Garage-Pro-8-000
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Yes.. Greg Smith is where I plan to go. I save a lot in shipping by picking it up myself.
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I have had zero problems with mine in the 10 years. Very happy with it.
The casters have allowed me to position it in every stall in my garage...there are 4 diff ones. I have even moved it to a diff stall with one of the cars on the ramps...it's easy.
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If you work on your cars, consider a bridge jack if your budget allows. I sometimes wish I'd bought two, but having even just one is huge.
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I bought an atlas two post through Greg smith, perhaps not entirely relevant but I’ve never had an issue with it. Excellent piece of machinery.
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Check your local Craigslist you might find there is a lift vendor near you that can save you some money . Shorter drive distance and having someone local IF something goes wrong could be beneficial .
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+1 on getting bridge jacks for it. One is OK, two is ideal.
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In case you missed this on the GS website...
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Thank you all..Greg Smith is about 90 miles away and is who I will use. I called yesterday to order but they are out of stock for about two more weeks; they have 40 coming in. I’ll get it in a few weeks and get to work on some long overdue projects. Between needing a new clutch and a garage project, the 911 hasn’t been on the road in two years...and we all know there will be a lot of “while I am in there” add on projects like a broke heater cable, replacing tunnel fuel lines, detailing engine bay, replace the sound pad, etc, etc, etc.
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See if 220v is available. Not that you are lifting multiple cars everyday but with BendPak the 220 motor lift time is half. 110 is slow.
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I measured the time for 'on the floor' to high enough to walk under.....45 seconds with 110 volts.
That's with a 911 on the ramps. 220 volts is not necessary at all.
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Lift is in. I picked it up and installed myself with the help of a engine hoist...this thing is HEAVY! I couldn’t be happier with the height...pulled the old Durango in for perspective.
 
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Wow...and you mounted it on the wall! What keeps the cars from falling off?
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Not mounted on wall..just a moveable 4 post lift. It’s about 3’ off the sidewall. Has a 8000# capacity and is pretty darn solid. Once I finish the wall sheathing, I will probably put two anchors per post as I don’t see moving it on a normal basis.
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He made the 'wall' comment because your pic is sideways for a lot of us.
Looks like the lift is hanging off the wall.  Color me jealous.
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Nice job!
It's fun driving under the lifted 911 for the first time..isn't it? Takes a few times to just ram it in there! And also, I leave the ramps on, the lift goes high enough to clear the bottom car. (I hate lifting them)
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Ben, nice garage.
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