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post Feb 16 2019, 11:56 AM
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QUOTE(ledfoot @ Feb 16 2019, 10:58 AM) *


The Maxjax works with the 3” pad extension for 2 cars.My ceiling is 98” tall with plenty of room. I would recommend using the epoxy anchors.


Whoa, very, very cool - exactly what I thought about- dream garage!
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post Feb 17 2019, 09:28 AM
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QUOTE(cuddy_k @ Feb 15 2019, 04:25 AM) *

Quick Jack is another great option. The lift sections are trapezoidal so they don’t need to be anchored to the floor and there’s no minimum concrete thickness. It doesn’t lift as high as max Jax, but the 21 inches or so is more than adequate to work on a creeper. In my opinion, there are really only two workable heights anyway....on your back or above your head. If you don’t have the ceiling height for the latter, quick jack is an easy and portable solution. I use it in my small garage and there’s an unboxing, setup, and 914 lift video in my signature...





Those are on sale this weekend at home depot for 1100. Tempting
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Feb 16 2019, 06:47 AM) *

There's a one post lift, plus it can be rolled out into the driveway.

https://www.atlasautoequipment.ca/atlas-psp...PRoCEu0QAvD_BwE





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV_VgG_KDZg


Less money. I think the same thing.

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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Feb 16 2019, 06:47 AM) *

There's a one post lift, plus it can be rolled out into the driveway.

https://www.atlasautoequipment.ca/atlas-psp...PRoCEu0QAvD_BwE





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV_VgG_KDZg


Less money. I think the same thing.

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There's a greg smith equipment about 15 minutes away from me. No sales tax in DE. No installation needed. Other than money, I can't think of a reason not to buy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 17 2019, 03:43 PM
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Single side option.

https://aclifts.com/lifts/m-1-single-post-car-lift/
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QUOTE(ctc911ctc @ Feb 16 2019, 12:56 PM) *

QUOTE(ledfoot @ Feb 16 2019, 10:58 AM) *


The Maxjax works with the 3” pad extension for 2 cars.My ceiling is 98” tall with plenty of room. I would recommend using the epoxy anchors.


Whoa, very, very cool - exactly what I thought about- dream garage!

Couple of comments.

there is a Craig Smith Lift shop up in southern NH.
No sales tax.

I don't like the 911 on a two post lift...its really tail heavy and you can easily lift the front end off the lift points with one hand....makes me scared.

I ended up with a drive on lift, works great.
You may want to take a look a those also.

Or, possibly a storage facility??

Rich
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post Feb 17 2019, 04:02 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Feb 17 2019, 04:49 PM) *

QUOTE(ctc911ctc @ Feb 16 2019, 12:56 PM) *

QUOTE(ledfoot @ Feb 16 2019, 10:58 AM) *


The Maxjax works with the 3” pad extension for 2 cars.My ceiling is 98” tall with plenty of room. I would recommend using the epoxy anchors.


Whoa, very, very cool - exactly what I thought about- dream garage!

Couple of comments.

there is a Craig Smith Lift shop up in southern NH.
No sales tax.

I don't like the 911 on a two post lift...its really tail heavy and you can easily lift the front end off the lift points with one hand....makes me scared.

I ended up with a drive on lift, works great.
You may want to take a look a those also.

Or, possibly a storage facility??

Rich

Our shop has 7 - 2 post lifts and a couple midrise lifts. The midrise are used for metal and bodywork. The 2 post lifts are for mechanical. 98% of the business is 911's. No car has ever fallen off the lift and the guys drop and install engines everyday.
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Feb 17 2019, 04:49 PM) *

QUOTE(ctc911ctc @ Feb 16 2019, 12:56 PM) *

QUOTE(ledfoot @ Feb 16 2019, 10:58 AM) *


The Maxjax works with the 3” pad extension for 2 cars.My ceiling is 98” tall with plenty of room. I would recommend using the epoxy anchors.


Whoa, very, very cool - exactly what I thought about- dream garage!

Couple of comments.

there is a Craig Smith Lift shop up in southern NH.
No sales tax.

I don't like the 911 on a two post lift...its really tail heavy and you can easily lift the front end off the lift points with one hand....makes me scared.

I ended up with a drive on lift, works great.
You may want to take a look a those also.

Or, possibly a storage facility??

Rich

Our shop has 7 - 2 post lifts and a couple midrise lifts. The midrise are used for metal and bodywork. The 2 post lifts are for mechanical. 98% of the business is 911's. No car has ever fallen off the lift and the guys drop and install engines everyday.



One more thing to note is that in my uncle's shop and before that my grandpa's they always had a tripod screw jack underneath to ensure if something were to happen there is a safety
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QUOTE(ctc911ctc @ Feb 16 2019, 12:56 PM) *

QUOTE(ledfoot @ Feb 16 2019, 10:58 AM) *


The Maxjax works with the 3” pad extension for 2 cars.My ceiling is 98” tall with plenty of room. I would recommend using the epoxy anchors.


Whoa, very, very cool - exactly what I thought about- dream garage!

Couple of comments.

there is a Craig Smith Lift shop up in southern NH.
No sales tax.

I don't like the 911 on a two post lift...its really tail heavy and you can easily lift the front end off the lift points with one hand....makes me scared.

I ended up with a drive on lift, works great.
You may want to take a look a those also.

Or, possibly a storage facility??

Rich

Our shop has 7 - 2 post lifts and a couple midrise lifts. The midrise are used for metal and bodywork. The 2 post lifts are for mechanical. 98% of the business is 911's. No car has ever fallen off the lift and the guys drop and install engines everyday.



One more thing to note is that in my uncle's shop and before that my grandpa's they always had a tripod screw jack underneath to ensure if something were to happen there is a safety

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)

Unless I am doing engine or trans work on our 914s, I keep a pole jack under the back of the trans. If the lift decides to fail, the car won't come down on me.

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post Feb 18 2019, 07:18 AM
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Feb 17 2019, 04:21 PM) *

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QUOTE(ledfoot @ Feb 16 2019, 10:58 AM) *


The Maxjax works with the 3” pad extension for 2 cars.My ceiling is 98” tall with plenty of room. I would recommend using the epoxy anchors.


Whoa, very, very cool - exactly what I thought about- dream garage!

Couple of comments.

there is a Craig Smith Lift shop up in southern NH.
No sales tax.

I don't like the 911 on a two post lift...its really tail heavy and you can easily lift the front end off the lift points with one hand....makes me scared.

I ended up with a drive on lift, works great.
You may want to take a look a those also.

Or, possibly a storage facility??

Rich

Our shop has 7 - 2 post lifts and a couple midrise lifts. The midrise are used for metal and bodywork. The 2 post lifts are for mechanical. 98% of the business is 911's. No car has ever fallen off the lift and the guys drop and install engines everyday.



One more thing to note is that in my uncle's shop and before that my grandpa's they always had a tripod screw jack underneath to ensure if something were to happen there is a safety

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)

Unless I am doing engine or trans work on our 914s, I keep a pole jack under the back of the trans. If the lift decides to fail, the car won't come down on me.

a lift should automatically lock if it fails.
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QUOTE(cuddy_k @ Feb 15 2019, 06:25 AM) *

Quick Jack is another great option. The lift sections are trapezoidal so they don’t need to be anchored to the floor and there’s no minimum concrete thickness. It doesn’t lift as high as max Jax, but the 21 inches or so is more than adequate to work on a creeper. In my opinion, there are really only two workable heights anyway....on your back or above your head. If you don’t have the ceiling height for the latter, quick jack is an easy and portable solution. I use it in my small garage and there’s an unboxing, setup, and 914 lift video in my signature...




I chose this exact lift and could not be more pleased. Does exactly as I need, can add blocks for higher lift if ever needed (haven't yet), is easily moved, quick, and silent. The brakes to hold it at height are very re assuring since gravity actually works with you to stop motion. I use back up jacks just in case, but they're just not necessary.

I especially like the 'clear' area underneath, allowing full vehicle access once raised. Literally, not one thing in the way from front to rear. Also quite easy to move around and store when you're done (or under the vehicle as many do.)

And for a thousand bucks? I've extracted this many times over. Set up was straightforward and you have Costco to deal with if anything goes awry. (Nothing has or did.)


QUOTE(mgphoto @ Feb 15 2019, 08:47 AM) *

I decided on the EZ Car lift, light weight, very portable, lots of options like the caster kit.




That's a nice lift and an interesting option. The crossbars are what backed me off of this option. Also, using a drill seemed mildly primitive, especially when the lift was double the cost.

Though this has nothing to do with the lift itself - the owner (who answered the phone, designed, sold, did customer service) was extremely rude. Seems others have had issue with him as well. I felt any after-sale needs would be difficult.

I did like the rise height, which beats the QuickJack.
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Any lift is better than jack stands.
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QUOTE(ctc911ctc @ Feb 14 2019, 12:25 PM) *

All,

I am rebuilding the garage, very small NE garage 19' x 10' and about 8' clear.

I am thinking about installing a 2 post lift where each post would be against the walls, out of the way.

I am concerned about the safety of these lifts, I would only be putting 914s or 911s on this lift.

1. Is the anchoring of the pad sufficient to keep these from tilting (forward/back)?
2. How deep do the anchors need to be placed into the floor? Very little detail on web sites.
3. Are there any preferences as to vendors? I have been looking at this one:

https://www.toolots.com/two-post-car-lift-l...#productDetails





My requirements are that the lift be as small (footprint) and safe as possible.

THANK YOU ALL TEENERS!

CTC911CTC


Max Jax for me. Works great. I have a 3 car garage and wanted room around the car to work without interference. 112' ceiling clearance, so I mounted it right in the middle of the 2 car bay. Wife's pissed as her car now must go into the singe car side when I work on the 914. She says it's too tight. Scares her to drive in on that side. Tough !!




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If the ceiling is the limit on going up, build a pit and go down...
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Maxjax is a great option if you like/need to work seated and want a more robust installation. If you're ok with working on your back, the QuickJack is much cheaper (about half) and simpler (no concrete testing, roll the lifting units out of the way when not needed, etc.). The EZ-car lift is also nicely portable, but is close in price to the maxjax and requires a drill for raising/lowering. Of course, since I've been using a QuickJack for several years, I'm partial to it for low-ceiling installations...but I totally agree that anything is better than jack stands. Once you get a lift...any lift...you'll wonder how you lived without it. Be safe!
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If the ceiling is the limit on going up, build a pit and go down...

Pits are not safe plus not very useful.
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The Maxjax works with the 3” pad extension for 2 cars.My ceiling is 98” tall with plenty of room. I would recommend using the epoxy anchors.


Whoa, very, very cool - exactly what I thought about- dream garage!

Couple of comments.

there is a Craig Smith Lift shop up in southern NH.
No sales tax.

I don't like the 911 on a two post lift...its really tail heavy and you can easily lift the front end off the lift points with one hand....makes me scared.

I ended up with a drive on lift, works great.
You may want to take a look a those also.

Or, possibly a storage facility??

Rich

Our shop has 7 - 2 post lifts and a couple midrise lifts. The midrise are used for metal and bodywork. The 2 post lifts are for mechanical. 98% of the business is 911's. No car has ever fallen off the lift and the guys drop and install engines everyday.



One more thing to note is that in my uncle's shop and before that my grandpa's they always had a tripod screw jack underneath to ensure if something were to happen there is a safety

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)

Unless I am doing engine or trans work on our 914s, I keep a pole jack under the back of the trans. If the lift decides to fail, the car won't come down on me.

a lift should automatically lock if it fails.



Key word there is "should". I am a bit paranoid. I have seen a truck roll off a center post lift and fall upside down on a Honda Civic. Kinda made me paranoid about cars that high in the air.

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When I turned 50 I petitioned for a rack. I chose a full lift 2 post rack from a car show special price. It was the best thing I could have done to keep wrenching. I use it constantly. I've had my 914 on the rack for the last 8 months. It's gone up and down maybe inchs at a time to get it to the exact best height to make it the easiest on this old body. i can't even raise it all the way up because I have a 9 ft ceiling. But I use rolling seats. It works for me. 20+ times a day I'm adjusting the height. It's a lifesaver.
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When I turned 50 I petitioned for a rack. I chose a full lift 2 post rack from a car show special price. It was the best thing I could have done to keep wrenching. I use it constantly. I've had my 914 on the rack for the last 8 months. It's gone up and down maybe inchs at a time to get it to the exact best height to make it the easiest on this old body. i can't even raise it all the way up because I have a 9 ft ceiling. But I use rolling seats. It works for me. 20+ times a day I'm adjusting the height. It's a lifesaver.



Nice Shop - I have shop envy.
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The Maxjax works with the 3” pad extension for 2 cars.My ceiling is 98” tall with plenty of room. I would recommend using the epoxy anchors.


Whoa, very, very cool - exactly what I thought about- dream garage!

Couple of comments.

there is a Craig Smith Lift shop up in southern NH.
No sales tax.

I don't like the 911 on a two post lift...its really tail heavy and you can easily lift the front end off the lift points with one hand....makes me scared.

I ended up with a drive on lift, works great.
You may want to take a look a those also.

Or, possibly a storage facility??

Rich

Our shop has 7 - 2 post lifts and a couple midrise lifts. The midrise are used for metal and bodywork. The 2 post lifts are for mechanical. 98% of the business is 911's. No car has ever fallen off the lift and the guys drop and install engines everyday.



One more thing to note is that in my uncle's shop and before that my grandpa's they always had a tripod screw jack underneath to ensure if something were to happen there is a safety

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)

Unless I am doing engine or trans work on our 914s, I keep a pole jack under the back of the trans. If the lift decides to fail, the car won't come down on me.

a lift should automatically lock if it fails.


Some offshore budget lifts don't lock automatically, mine's a USA made asymmetric AAMCO, clack-clack all the way up.

I never had a worry with my lift, I have a 996 C4S on the lift right now, engine out, new 4.0 going in shortly. The 996 lump must weigh 500 pounds.
Any lift you have to use common sense when tackling high torque bolts, shifting loads, etc.
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