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You never said what for... 10'4 is plenty to lift and work under your car. If you mean to stack 2 cars, it's borderline depending on your garage door tracks and your cars. Doable with 2 low riders or sports cars, maybe. Really-> Do your own measurements by adding both your cars (if planning on stacking) + the thickness of the pad + another 2 inches for locking/unlocking the lift - if you can't lift it higher than the lock point to unlock it, you are screwed ;-) Fudge it another couple inches in case you don't like car shaped dimples in your ceiling.

Other considerations: light. Those things kill it, budget for new lighting around it.
Head bumps: you will get some (arnica base cream works a treat). Installation: recommended unless you are the hulk (and angry). Lightweight ramps: a great idea, trust me on this !
Garage door tracks (high-lift kit). It all adds up.... Still the best investment you can do in a garage IMO, I miss mine....
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