Howdy all. Got a little down-time while I'm waiting on some body work to get done on the pig, and I have a 'new' project...my dad's garage.
Short summary: Dad is turning 60 in July and for his birthday, I'm getting him a dumpster and gutting his garage for him. It's got a great base to remodel from, and one of the first things I'm looking at helping him buy is a 2-post auto lift. It'd mainly be used for vehicle projects/maintenance and future rebuilds (if we choose to tackle one again). Very doubtful we'd have anything as heavy/large as a crewcab diesel going up there. More like the Pig and our 100 series vehicles.
Here are a couple options I was pondering:
Amazon.com: - Dannmar MaxJax Portable Auto Lift - 2-Post System, Mid-Rise, Model# 120050/Maxjax: Home Improvement
6,000lb Low Rise Car Lift
6,000lb Floor Mounted Car Lift
Now I have no inclination in any direction, other than just about any option is open. I like the idea of both these styles. However, a permanently mounted 2-post wouldn't be out of the question either.
Basically I'm hoping to hear from you guys who might have, or have used, any of these (or similar) lifts in your personal garage. My buddy owns a shop about 1.5 miles from the house with a couple nice 2-posts I've used a ton, but it's always nice having your own gear that you don't have to wait after-hours to use.
Anyway, looking forward to your thoughts and opinions as I start the shopping process This is a FUN project for once...not frustrating at all (yet.
Short summary: Dad is turning 60 in July and for his birthday, I'm getting him a dumpster and gutting his garage for him. It's got a great base to remodel from, and one of the first things I'm looking at helping him buy is a 2-post auto lift. It'd mainly be used for vehicle projects/maintenance and future rebuilds (if we choose to tackle one again). Very doubtful we'd have anything as heavy/large as a crewcab diesel going up there. More like the Pig and our 100 series vehicles.
Here are a couple options I was pondering:
Amazon.com: - Dannmar MaxJax Portable Auto Lift - 2-Post System, Mid-Rise, Model# 120050/Maxjax: Home Improvement
6,000lb Low Rise Car Lift
6,000lb Floor Mounted Car Lift
Now I have no inclination in any direction, other than just about any option is open. I like the idea of both these styles. However, a permanently mounted 2-post wouldn't be out of the question either.
Basically I'm hoping to hear from you guys who might have, or have used, any of these (or similar) lifts in your personal garage. My buddy owns a shop about 1.5 miles from the house with a couple nice 2-posts I've used a ton, but it's always nice having your own gear that you don't have to wait after-hours to use.
Anyway, looking forward to your thoughts and opinions as I start the shopping process This is a FUN project for once...not frustrating at all (yet.