I am considering finally doing something about my limited garage/shop space at my home. The only positive thing about my garage is that I do have 11' ceilings which create a few options for adding multiple cars vertically. These are the marketing pictures from the manufacturer - made in the USA/Texas!

I am well versed in regards to the pros and cons of two-post, four-post, and sizer lifts but am intrigued by this single-post lift. Has anyone owned or have seen one of these lifts in person?

My goal is mainly storage more than anything else - I have access to multiple two-post lifts for maintenance. I also like that the "post" fits nearly up against the outside wall leaving everything else open. My wife could possibly still park in the bay to the side (still)...other than limited maintenance options - am I missing something?

PS: I would also be installing a Liftmaster Jackshaft opener allowing the tracks and door to be inches off the ceiling! A good friend of mine had this installed and is very pleased with it and the space saving benefits it offers.

Tony

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LOL..well I guess not. I will traverse this option myself and report back if it is promising.

T

We're still stunned by the cars on the lift.

I plan to get one of these...rotates 360!

SVI Lift

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Pretty cool Bill. I have not seen that lift...how do you park another car under it?

T

Tony, I use a single-post lift for servicing but not for storage. I suppose it could be used for that, but has the arms instead of the rails. The single-post lift is a great alternative to other fixed lifts. Mine is even portable. Good luck in your search.

For anyone wondering here is the site for Tony's lift question. I like it, would give me a place to store another car over my 21ft boat.

True...didn't pay attention to that requirement. I saw "single post lift" and my thoughts immediately go to the one I posted!

I don't see an issue with them,I however be cautious about how they attach to the floor ,surely they would need a very substantual concrete footing ?.

Garagejournal has a number of discussions on these. One caveat is that the floor needs to be 100% level which many residential garages are not.

Spoke to the manufacturer today...pretty straight forward.

The unit requires 4" of 3500 lb concrete with re-bar - typical to most current building codes. There are four anchor bolts for the base - it weighs quite a bit - 3800 lbs for the
4.5k lb lift. It is fairly compact - an upside for my garage - and uses 220v for power.

They also sell a scissor lift assembly so the car can be raised on the lift. One interesting possibility is there is 48" between the rails - an engine change may not be out of the question with this unit.

The one big downside is the price - 7200 shipped! I always like the expensive stuff...argh!

T

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You must be very careful to avoid the rebar when drilling for the anchors. Hit a rebar and you compromise the integrity of the anchor.

Dave

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthr...d=1#post6246410

Buddy of mine has one that rolls around. It comes in more than handy when tinkering on his cars. Nothing you'd want to leave a car up on for months on end (think earthquake). But solid and safe.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911...t-feedback.html

Works the same way as most forklifts.

In speaking more with the manufacturer today - the anchor bolts are obviously necessary from a stability standpoint but just like the lift above -the weight of the vehicle is actually compressing the base too. That pallet jack lift gives me the willies but its the same principle. I'm looking at an alternative to all of this right now - like everything else - I'm sure it has been done before.

Speaking of forklifts...you might need one to move this thing! The center "tower" on this lift is 3000# alone! A bunch of dudes or an engine lift would be necessary to stand that bad boy up.

T

I'm a dealer for these and use one in my R&D facility everyday. Mine has my Testarossa sitting on it at the present. I LOVE THIS LIFT!

Here's the 360* rotation in action. I use that feature all the time, too.

How much are these Jake?

They sure do look nice...about how much are they Jake?

With the 360* rotation, and the options that you should buy, around 5K.

I built one. Doesn't lift high enough to park under but that was not my goal. I just wanted something that would lift high enough to mount cars on my Celette. This a 2500 lb. Air Jack. I built it to roll around when the vehicle is lifted.

Google UNIC. I had one in my body shop. 220 volt side lift. You can lift the car and move it around easily.

Here's mine. Looks scary but it works. I can't drill into my floor. I have in floor heat.

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I've used one of these before. I wouldn't park a car under it and my car is to low to go over the ramp. Have to use boards.