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LuckyZL-1 · 02-18-2015, 11:06 PM

We close on our new house next week and looking to install a lift in my garage. Any of you guys recommend one or have a pic you can post up??

gmgdave · 02-19-2015, 12:30 AM

This the type of lift I have.

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/4-...Hobbyist-Lifts

Happy_Dan · 02-19-2015, 06:55 AM

What do you want to do with it?

2 post asymmetrical if you want to work on cars (you can open the doors for one).
4 post if you want to store cars. You can still work on them with a 4 post but you need accessories to get the wheels off and that kind of thing.

I have an 11,000 asymmetrical and I love it. Best tool I ever put in the garage.

Also, what do you have for ceiling height and floor? Should have 4000 psi cement 4 inches deep.

KaBoom1701 · 02-19-2015, 08:15 AM

What if you have a post-tension concrete slab in your garage?

LuckyZL-1 · 02-19-2015, 08:24 AM

HappyDan I just wanted it for servicing our vehicles that's all. I hate going around setting up jack stands everywhere. I'm good on the Concrete although limited on ceiling height 10'3" I've seen some 2 post that seem reasonable on Amazon and read some reviews on them but I was curious as to what you guys may have or had experience with. I just need it to get under our own cars and do basic maintenance.

Trackman · 02-19-2015, 08:42 AM

10'3" is a little low for a lift. It will work but you will not beable to store another vehicle underneath or stand fully upright when working on your car. I wouldn't be without my 4 post lifts. Works great for servicing and storage. Easy to set up and some come with wheels to move around your bay.. A 2 post is great if your using it daily for repairs. Most 2 post need to be anchored in.

Eric_l · 02-19-2015, 10:09 AM

I've had a MaxJax (http://www.maxjaxusa.com/) for almost four years now. Love it! It does not get high enough to stand under the car, but high enough I can scoot around on a low chair. Have had my ZL1 up on it several times w/o any concerns. The Cayman has been in the air so much for various mod's that I sometimes call it the flying Porsche

-Eric

LuckyZL-1 · 02-19-2015, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric_l

I've had a MaxJax (http://www.maxjaxusa.com/) for almost four years now. Love it! It does not get high enough to stand under the car, but high enough I can scoot around on a low chair. Have had my ZL1 up on it several times w/o any concerns. The Cayman has been in the air so much for various mod's that I sometimes call it the flying Porsche

-Eric

Yea that's what I'm talking about! I also don't need to stand under it a stool is nice!

1ZL4FUN · 02-19-2015, 11:46 AM

Bendpack is the only way to go IMO. Costs about the same as Maxjax but WAY better. Good enough for commercial use. This one needs a 10ft garage only so you're good. You will also need to run a 220 circuit. Total cost on this including delivery and setup was about $3k.

ernie scar · 02-19-2015, 02:14 PM

I am planning on getting a bendpak lift for my garage once I get it finished on the inside.

I looking at getting the XPR-10, that way I can use it when I am doing work on my F250.

How do you like it over all?

Thanks

1ZL4FUN · 02-19-2015, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ernie scar

I am planning on getting a bendpak lift for my garage once I get it finished on the inside.

I looking at getting the XPR-10, that way I can use it when I am doing work on my F250.

How do you like it over all?

Thanks

I really have nothing to compare it to but if you want to drop the entire drive line in a couple hours it's the way to go. (two post lift, 2002 Z28) I can still remember my neighbor coming over in the morning with my drive line on the ground and then freaking out in the afternoon when I was driving it down the street. Seemed to take more time filling up all the fluids then actually bolting everything back together. Not actually true but a lift like this sure makes it easy.

My dad used to use a hand winch on the ceiling rafters. super dangerous and took forever. LOL!!

02-18-2015, 11:06 PM	#1
LuckyZL-1 Ragtop Rocket!!! Drives: Black on Black Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 809	Lift recommendations We close on our new house next week and looking to install a lift in my garage. Any of you guys recommend one or have a pic you can post up?? __________________ ADM built 2013 Triple Black ZL-1 Convertible M6 ADM custom cam, LPE stage 2 heads with dual valve springs, LS-3 ported throttle body, LPE 2 piece pulley, LPE overdrive balancer, 10% overdrive pulley, ported supercharger inlet, ADM race intake system, stainless works 1-7/8 headers, Injector Dynamics injectors, ADM heat exchanger, ADM dual fuel pump system, ADM exhaust switch, ADM 3 tunes tuning package. 744rwhp 727rwtq

02-19-2015, 12:30 AM	#2
gmgdave Drives: 12 ZL1 & 08 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ocean Shores, WA Posts: 406	This the type of lift I have. http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/4-...Hobbyist-Lifts Attached Images __________________ 2012 ZL1 - #413 - IOM - Mods; Exhaust Commander. GMG Third Brake Light Pulsar, Tinted Windows, color matched Engine cover, ZL1 Floor Mats

02-19-2015, 06:55 AM	#3
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,239	What do you want to do with it? 2 post asymmetrical if you want to work on cars (you can open the doors for one). 4 post if you want to store cars. You can still work on them with a 4 post but you need accessories to get the wheels off and that kind of thing. I have an 11,000 asymmetrical and I love it. Best tool I ever put in the garage. Also, what do you have for ceiling height and floor? Should have 4000 psi cement 4 inches deep. __________________

02-19-2015, 08:15 AM	#4
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	What if you have a post-tension concrete slab in your garage? __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

02-19-2015, 08:24 AM	#5
LuckyZL-1 Ragtop Rocket!!! Drives: Black on Black Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 809	HappyDan I just wanted it for servicing our vehicles that's all. I hate going around setting up jack stands everywhere. I'm good on the Concrete although limited on ceiling height 10'3" I've seen some 2 post that seem reasonable on Amazon and read some reviews on them but I was curious as to what you guys may have or had experience with. I just need it to get under our own cars and do basic maintenance. __________________ ADM built 2013 Triple Black ZL-1 Convertible M6 ADM custom cam, LPE stage 2 heads with dual valve springs, LS-3 ported throttle body, LPE 2 piece pulley, LPE overdrive balancer, 10% overdrive pulley, ported supercharger inlet, ADM race intake system, stainless works 1-7/8 headers, Injector Dynamics injectors, ADM heat exchanger, ADM dual fuel pump system, ADM exhaust switch, ADM 3 tunes tuning package. 744rwhp 727rwtq

02-19-2015, 08:42 AM	#6
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,408	10'3" is a little low for a lift. It will work but you will not beable to store another vehicle underneath or stand fully upright when working on your car. I wouldn't be without my 4 post lifts. Works great for servicing and storage. Easy to set up and some come with wheels to move around your bay.. A 2 post is great if your using it daily for repairs. Most 2 post need to be anchored in.

02-19-2015, 10:09 AM	#7
Eric_l Drives: 2012 SW ZL1,Porsche Cayman S Join Date: May 2014 Location: Tierra Verde, Florida Posts: 14	I've had a MaxJax (http://www.maxjaxusa.com/) for almost four years now. Love it! It does not get high enough to stand under the car, but high enough I can scoot around on a low chair. Have had my ZL1 up on it several times w/o any concerns. The Cayman has been in the air so much for various mod's that I sometimes call it the flying Porsche -Eric

02-19-2015, 11:46 AM	#9
1ZL4FUN Drives: Red Beast X2 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Norcal Posts: 177 View My Garage	Bendpack is the only way to go IMO. Costs about the same as Maxjax but WAY better. Good enough for commercial use. This one needs a 10ft garage only so you're good. You will also need to run a 220 circuit. Total cost on this including delivery and setup was about $3k. __________________ New ride 2017 Cadillac CTS V-Sport. High Tech Twin Turbo Cruiser. (sold then stolen) 2015 Red ZL1 M6 VIN: G1FL1EP5F9800197 FOR SALE 1995 Patriot Red 95Z28 M6 Project car. Less than 100k miles. 95 corvette motor. All good parts, too much to list. Just needs someone to put it together. (sold) 2002 CHP camaro B4C (sold) White 95Z A4 best 11.891 @ 114.269 boltons & weight reduction. Yes, it was a record. 11/13/02

02-19-2015, 02:14 PM	#10
ernie scar Drives: Chevy/Dodge/Ford Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: thunder bay Posts: 131	I am planning on getting a bendpak lift for my garage once I get it finished on the inside. I looking at getting the XPR-10, that way I can use it when I am doing work on my F250. How do you like it over all? Thanks __________________ They say money can’t buy happiness; well they never drove a Camaro. A Corvette engine and a Cadillac suspension stuffed into a Camaro, that’s what I’m talking about!