Anybody own a lift, car ramp or use another method at home?

[toddness]

I am really tempted to buy a Kwik-lift as seen below:

http://www.stl-vettes.com/kwiklift/kwiklift.jpg

Does anybody use one?

[UdubBadger]

ehhh, I still think this is the best bet for someone willing to invest a bit in this kind of set up.


http://www.maxjaxusa.com/

[toddness]

Checked out the MaxJax, though I'd probably settle for a four-poster so I could park 'em two high if I was going to drop that kind of change.

The Kwik-Lift I am looking at is used and considerably less money than either of the above.

[UdubBadger]

Gotta get something that allows you to remove wheels though. Or else totally not worth it.

What about a bend-pak?


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[toddness]

Thanks for the feedback. It is appreciated!

I thought about the wheels too, though I can still use jackstands with this. I woudn't need to extend them so less risk of their failure (IMHO) and what's not shown in pix is optional crossbeam support, which would prevent the car from crashing through the middle even in such cases.

Now if I am under it and > 8.1 hits San Francisco, well, I probably won't feel it.

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...0B5A6CBA4940B3

Personally I think the Bend-pak looks totally sketchy and I wouldn't crawl under it.

I like the fact I can store this in a reasonable 8x3x3 space when (if really) not in use. The Kwik-Lift new was about 1K plus freight on something like 600lbs. They closed shop in March of this year. I think you can tell I am all but finished the process of buying a Kwik-Lift though I'd still like somebody to give me a reason not to and seeing what else is being used is cool too!

[M3TA5IN]

Guy on bf.co has the max jack or something similar. I thought it was pretty awesome! Never seen this quick lift though.


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[M3TA5IN]

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-9KBP

Here is what I was looking for. Seen this in 10ft ceiling garages.

I would highly consider this if I build a new garage.


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[danewilson77]

I wouldn't buy the one in the OP......for the simple reason, you can't work on the suspension.

Would be great for under engine/tranny/driveline/diff type work.

Are you proposing that once on the lift the car......you're going to lift wheel to remove possibly?

[toddness]

I wouldn't buy the one in the OP......for the simple reason, you can't work on the suspension.

Would be great for under engine/tranny/driveline/diff type work.

Are you proposing that once on the lift the car......you're going to lift wheel to remove possibly?

I don't understand why I can't work on the suspension. I think you are asking do I intend to do this with the wheel (Yes, sir!):

[danewilson77]

OK...picture clears up for me, what your plan is.

But...even in that pic......it looks like control arm/CAB work might be difficult. As long as you have a plan, it should work I guess.