[TejasYOTA]

The lift he would need, if it was a sissors lift is this one from BendPAK



SP-7X
Lifting Capacity 7,000 lbs. / 3182 Kg.
Lifting Height 72” / 1829 mm.
Lowered Height 5” / 127mm.
Overall length 165-1/4” / 4197 mm.
Overall Width 81” / 2057 mm.
Pad Length (adjustable) 63” - 71” / 1600 mm. – 1803 mm.
Pad Width 22” / 550 mm.
Lifting Time 45 seconds
Width Between Pads 32” / 790 mm./td>
Motor (*) 220 VAC / 60 Hz. 1Ph.

This is the one I am thinking of getting for my garage, because my ceiling is low (okay normal garage height).
No way to do a 2-post, with out structual changes to the rafters above.