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Anyone have a car lift? Pictures of them?...
I'm going to take the plunge and finally get mine this month, probably a Pro Park 7, seeing the main reason to get this is so I can park two cars in my one car garage (14 foot ceilings, stupid real estate development).
Just wondering what the opinions are and if you have any issues. Thx
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check these out.
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I have been told that there is a difference between a storage lift and a plain old lift for working under you car. You might want to check on it. Thanks and good luck. I have noticed the prices seem OK but the shipping will knock you naked. YMMV
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I have the Eagle, love it. This subject has been 'beaten' to death in the last few years. Search and ye shall find pics.
I've done everything from suspension work & brake changes to swapping engines with the 'storage' lift. Some jobs are actually easier, because you have a work surface and places to jack & support from.
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Here's Mine
Here is my two post lift FWIW. Not sure if you are considering this route or not. I store my boat on it full time. I wouldn't store a car on it. Four post for that.
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yeah, i'm doing a four post just for a storage lift. my garage is too narrow to do brake work, pretty much could only do exhaust work.
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shipping is included in one deal i've found, so I might take them up on that. otherwise, i'll drive up to the place (about 100 miles away) and drive it back myself.
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I am no expert, but I did look at four posters for a while before settleing on the two post. As far as the four post lifts go, there are definitely some design variances that I would consider if it were my choice. I liked Backyard buddy's design, but it's a lot of $$. Their website has a video comparing two design types. Granted it's their sales pitch, but I think there is a fair amount of good info on it. Just something to consider. I don't have one to give you my experience on.
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 As you can see I have the 356 under the 930. This thing works because you back it in and it has a sliding block that goes directly under the tranny. I've had this thing probably 10 years and it is foolproof. |
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Seems downright unhandy to store things on a lift. Much better to use them for dropping engines and working under the car.
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I have the backyard buddy, american made and they are now powder coated. $2800 delivered. No regrets.
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I'm with the crotchedy old bastard... If I had a hoist, it would be for fixin. If you want to store a car, just hang it... like I did with this 70 T...
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um, I'm not hanging my car. My garage is only 109" wide, so parking one car over the other is the only choice. $2,800 delivered is about $700 more than the Pro Park, and they all seem to do the same thing, but I'll check that one out.
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BYBuddy for $2800! I thought they were way more than that. All the more reason to get one. Go check out their design. I definitely think you'll see some improvements compared to the Pro Park. For the extra $700, I would consider that for sure. JMO |
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Unclebilly, think you may be stressing the roof framing a little bit? You may want to take it down before it snows.
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Ended up getting one from RH Industries up in Schaumburg, IL. $2,500 signed, sealed, delivered, and installed. Can't wait.
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