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mmollo · 08-25-2010, 06:34 PM

Bad Pic, but you get the idea. $2,000 works like a charm

heinzd01 · 08-25-2010, 07:13 PM

You might look for comments about lifts at http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/.

I have had a Bend-Pak HD9 9000 lb four post lift since December 2004. I've basically been happy with it. It has worked fine and required little maintenance.

Attachment 158000

I recently bought a Bend-Pak RJ45 bridge jack. I've had issues with this jack some of which is posted at http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...t=56838&page=2.

Attachment 158001

I've read that Bend-Pak and many lift brands are made in China.

CarNut · 08-25-2010, 07:40 PM

I went with a drive on lift, similar to an alignment lift. It does have a removable jack tray if you need to pull wheels off. It doubles your parking space for one bay too

2SSRSGTOTA · 08-25-2010, 09:30 PM

thanks everyone of you for your help I will review all lifts.

jmcbeth · 08-26-2010, 05:53 AM

Camaro x,

That's an amazing engineering feat on the garage door track. And the clearance on the door handle is unbelievable. Did you design and custom build the track?

2SSRSGTOTA,

Can you give us some dimensions of the garage, including ceiling height?

I'll post pics of my lift (Rotary) later today.

Camaro X · 08-26-2010, 06:58 AM

[QUOTE=jmcbeth;2262656]Camaro x,

That's an amazing engineering feat on the garage door track. And the clearance on the door handle is unbelievable. Did you design and custom build the track?

jmcbeth - Thanks, well I am an Engineer.

It was a little design and a little trial and error to make it work. I made a cut in the radius where I thought it would work. Assembled it, and found out the door wouldn't clear handle\frame and the center spring support. So I cut a straight section with a slight angle and prayed that it would get the clearance I needed. I worked and life was good. The reason the cars are so close to the door is that I have a water heater and gas line to it in front of the cars. If I could have them further forward I would have much better clearence between the car and the door. I had a garage door guy out to replace a spring in my double door an he was impressed. An altenate solution would be a roll up door. But my deed restrictions wouldn't allow it.

jmcbeth · 08-26-2010, 07:29 AM

OK, as promised, here is picture. Some things to note:

It is a Rotary two post asymmetric lift.
The ceiling is twelve feet. Note the top of the lift is very close to the light fixture.
The overhead door is not an issue because the lift is placed past the end of the track. You need to have sufficient depth of the garage to accomplish this.
An asymmetric lift like this is great for working on the wheels.

jmcbeth · 08-26-2010, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro X

jmcbeth - Thanks, well I am an Engineer.

It was a little design and a little trial and error to make it work. I made a cut in the radius where I thought it would work. Assembled it, and found out the door wouldn't clear handle\frame and the center spring support. So I cut a straight section with a slight angle and prayed that it would get the clearance I needed. I worked and life was good. The reason the cars are so close to the door is that I have a water heater and gas line to it in front of the cars. If I could have them further forward I would have much better clearance between the car and the door. I had a garage door guy out to replace a spring in my double door an he was impressed. An alternate solution would be a roll up door. But my deed restrictions wouldn't allow it.

Very impressive work.

torquepower85 · 08-26-2010, 10:58 AM

When my dad and I were looking to get a lift for the Vette, we did a lot of research (google). This is what ended up swaying us away from the Backyard Buddy:
http://www.astudyinliftdesign.com/fo...ft-design.html

it goes a little more in depth about the lifts in case any of you were curious. I think there's a couple more lift design studies on google.

edit: They have one on the Rotary lift too: http://www.astudyinliftdesign.com/tw...omparison.html for anyone interested

ackeight · 08-26-2010, 11:17 AM

HOly crap did you see the pic of that last guys garage in the first link?????? Dayum!

torquepower85 · 08-26-2010, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ackeight

HOly crap did you see the pic of that last guys garage in the first link?????? Dayum!

Yeah I would -love- to have that. Hahaha. Sadly the only place I'm driving a Lamborghini is in my dreams.

kauffjd3 · 08-26-2010, 11:24 AM

no pics, but have a 4 post from directlift. Bought 2 so got a good deal. 10ft ceilings can stack two cars. I'm 6'4 and can NOT stand under the car. Use a roller stool. Mines used mainly for storage (put the mustang away now that I have a new toy)

torquepower85 · 08-26-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmollo

Quick question: What do you call that neat little gadget?

mmollo · 08-26-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torquepower85

Quick question: What do you call that neat little gadget?

It's a Kawasaki Mule 2010 Trans (4 seater)
4x4. I have another just like it for sale .09 hours if you feel you can't live without one!

08-25-2010, 06:34 PM	#29
mmollo Admitted Caroholic Drives: IOM/IO 2SS/RS GFX Order#NMCX8R Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Argyle,TX Posts: 128	Bad Pic, but you get the idea. $2,000 works like a charm __________________

08-25-2010, 07:13 PM	#30
heinzd01 Drives: 2010 SS RS, 1976 Type LT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jamestown, OH (East of Dayton) Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	You might look for comments about lifts at http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/. I have had a Bend-Pak HD9 9000 lb four post lift since December 2004. I've basically been happy with it. It has worked fine and required little maintenance. Attachment 158000 I recently bought a Bend-Pak RJ45 bridge jack. I've had issues with this jack some of which is posted at http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...t=56838&page=2. Attachment 158001 I've read that Bend-Pak and many lift brands are made in China. Last edited by heinzd01; 09-08-2011 at 07:53 PM.

08-25-2010, 07:40 PM	#31
CarNut Drives: everyone crazy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N.E. GA Posts: 13 View My Garage	I went with a drive on lift, similar to an alignment lift. It does have a removable jack tray if you need to pull wheels off. It doubles your parking space for one bay too __________________ ~Carnut

08-25-2010, 09:30 PM	#32
2SSRSGTOTA Drives: 2010 2SS / RS Coupe Rally Yellow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 274	thanks everyone of you for your help I will review all lifts. __________________ MODERN MUSCLE CARS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6L Pentastar Auto 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 3.6L Pentastar Auto 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS RS 6.2L L99 Auto 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 5.3L V8 Auto (sold) 2004 Pontiac GTO 5.7L V8 LS1 Auto 1995 Pontiac Trans Am 5.7L V8 LT1 LE2.2 Auto

08-26-2010, 06:58 AM	#34
Camaro X Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 144	[QUOTE=jmcbeth;2262656]Camaro x, That's an amazing engineering feat on the garage door track. And the clearance on the door handle is unbelievable. Did you design and custom build the track? jmcbeth - Thanks, well I am an Engineer. It was a little design and a little trial and error to make it work. I made a cut in the radius where I thought it would work. Assembled it, and found out the door wouldn't clear handle\frame and the center spring support. So I cut a straight section with a slight angle and prayed that it would get the clearance I needed. I worked and life was good. The reason the cars are so close to the door is that I have a water heater and gas line to it in front of the cars. If I could have them further forward I would have much better clearence between the car and the door. I had a garage door guy out to replace a spring in my double door an he was impressed. An altenate solution would be a roll up door. But my deed restrictions wouldn't allow it. __________________ ___________________ 2012 ZL1 #115 SIM M6

08-26-2010, 05:53 AM	#33
jmcbeth THR 2SS/RS Supercharged Drives: 1st and 5th Gen Camaros Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 468 View My Garage	Camaro x, That's an amazing engineering feat on the garage door track. And the clearance on the door handle is unbelievable. Did you design and custom build the track? 2SSRSGTOTA, Can you give us some dimensions of the garage, including ceiling height? I'll post pics of my lift (Rotary) later today.

08-26-2010, 07:29 AM	#35
jmcbeth THR 2SS/RS Supercharged Drives: 1st and 5th Gen Camaros Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 468 View My Garage	OK, as promised, here is picture. Some things to note: It is a Rotary two post asymmetric lift. The ceiling is twelve feet. Note the top of the lift is very close to the light fixture. The overhead door is not an issue because the lift is placed past the end of the track. You need to have sufficient depth of the garage to accomplish this. An asymmetric lift like this is great for working on the wheels. Attached Images

08-26-2010, 10:58 AM	#37
torquepower85 keepin it stock Drives: Chevrolette Corvette Sting Ray 1965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mead WA Posts: 65	When my dad and I were looking to get a lift for the Vette, we did a lot of research (google). This is what ended up swaying us away from the Backyard Buddy: http://www.astudyinliftdesign.com/fo...ft-design.html it goes a little more in depth about the lifts in case any of you were curious. I think there's a couple more lift design studies on google. edit: They have one on the Rotary lift too: http://www.astudyinliftdesign.com/tw...omparison.html for anyone interested Last edited by torquepower85; 08-26-2010 at 11:02 AM. Reason: Found the other link

08-26-2010, 11:17 AM	#38
ackeight Drives: 10' 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	HOly crap did you see the pic of that last guys garage in the first link?????? Dayum!

08-26-2010, 11:24 AM	#40
kauffjd3 Drives: 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 216 View My Garage	no pics, but have a 4 post from directlift. Bought 2 so got a good deal. 10ft ceilings can stack two cars. I'm 6'4 and can NOT stand under the car. Use a roller stool. Mines used mainly for storage (put the mustang away now that I have a new toy) __________________ 2SS/RS lS3 RJT, 3in SLP Catback

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