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Old January 10th, 2008   #11
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Re: Lift Questions

I addressed this door issue by getting a door that rolls up into a can at the top of the door
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Old January 11th, 2008   #12
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That's another good option in warmer climes. The lift was an after thought but I needed good insulated doors anyway. I don't think the roll ups are insulated but I'm not sure..........Bob
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Old January 14th, 2008   #13
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I haven't been on the forum in quite awhile- Thanks for all the great comments about the lifts!

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Old April 9th, 2008   #14
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I am expanding my garage and am also looking for a 4 post lift. Does anyone know off hand the ceiling requirements for these?
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Old April 9th, 2008   #15
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Re: Lift Questions

I have a Backyard Buddy and the minimum is about 10'. I don't think any of them will work with a ceiling much lower than that.
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Old April 13th, 2008   #16
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The 4 post will work with lower ceilings, you just won't be able to get the car up high enough to stand underneath it. I bought a lift so I could safely work underneath my cars. It's better than jack stands and easy to get the car up in the air. I have 9' ceilings.
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Old July 9th, 2008   #17
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Re: Lift Questions

I'm kinda doing my "dream shop" now...dream shop because at least for another couple of years, it will be that!

In all seriousness, I prefer to buy American-made tools. I trust the quality and know that certain private and federal standards must be maintained in order to cover their hind-quarters.

Aside from Backyard Buddy, are there any other American-made lifts available short of the heavy-duty commercial models that are still good quality?

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Old July 15th, 2008   #18
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Re: Lift Questions

I bought a two-post 12,000lb ROTARY lift from the folks in Madison, Indiana and I highly recommend them. I bought the highest rating in the price range at the time.

http://www.rotarylift.com/

I've used it for general duty, to pull engines and lift a body off the chassis.

I also unloaded an 8,000 Monarch lathe from a trailer with it.
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Old July 29th, 2008   #19
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I have a Backyard Buddy and love it. I think it is superbly made and just know that I am safe under it. My garage is only 9 foot 4 inches high, so I don't store another car underneath, but since our stinking homeowner association doesn't allow sheds at least I have room for my tractor, mower, snow blower, etc, etc.
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Old August 3rd, 2008   #20
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I just installed a direct Lift, Four Post. My ceiling is 12 feet high in this bay. I am very pleased with it, so far.


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