Topic: Automotive Lift Systems

[midlife]

Another possible issue with any lift system that is attached to the floor is to ensure you have clearance from the garage door when raised.  The simplest solution is to get a roll-up door for that bay, giving you the maximum clearance close to the door.

[Bossbill]

When I ordered doors for the high bay I asked that they angle the track at the same pitch as the ceiling. There are various names for this type so maybe a pic works better.

As to whether you can fit under the lift with the door open, that's dependent on your ceiling height, your lift, your height, etc.

If I remember right I lost about 12" of height.

[DougDyar]

I have a Bend Pak 4 post lift and love it. If I had the room, I'd like to have both a 2 post and a 4 post. Most of my use is for storage, so if that's you, too, a 4 post is the way to go.

I converted my garage door opener to a Chamberlain wall-mounted style and had the door tracks converted to follow the wall and ceiling for greater clearance. I have 10' 8" of ceiling height and can store two Mustangs on and under it easily.

I bought my lift from Summit Racing online and got free shipping. That saved several hundred dollars. I wanted a Backyard Buddy, but at twice the cost, I just couldn't justify it.

[nham3407]

Like others I also purchased an Advantage 4 post lift in 2017.  I researched lifts for several years and appreciated their safety features.  We sold out home last year and the buyer requested the lift.  With some negotiation it was his.  I will be ordering a second Advantage lift from Tom very shortly.  I can vouch for them standing behind their product as well.  One of the lift cables had some fraying in it and I contacted customer service and had a new cable within a couple of days.  Simple to swap out the cable and not another issue in the remaining year I had that lift.

[palacekeeper]

I purchased a Challenger 4 post lift four years ago from Costco, although they don't sell them anymore. It's been a great lift so far, but I did have to order the long ramps and casters separately. The Challenger Lifts website provides a calculator section, where you can input the height of your cars, ceiling etc. and it will let you know if it will fit, including room for lifting off the ladder locks. The lift did come with four drip trays, which was nice.