Good floor lift?
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Good floor lift?
I'm friggen tired of laying on the cold wet floor doign work on my vehicles in the winter. I built a big garage to be able to use it, and I am in the market for a good floor lift. It dosen't have to be commerical grade, I'll probably only use it a few times a month. Anyone have a lift in there garage at home?
I have 12'+ from floor to ceiling, so I don't need any special low clearance model. I do have a compressor if there are pnematic models. The only stipulation is that it has to be a floor lift, I don't want to dig up the garage floor. I poured it thick.
I have 12'+ from floor to ceiling, so I don't need any special low clearance model. I do have a compressor if there are pnematic models. The only stipulation is that it has to be a floor lift, I don't want to dig up the garage floor. I poured it thick.
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Search on the S4 forums (B5)...
A few folks over there have indulged over the years, and there have been discussions about in home lifts. Most of those discussions revolved around building a new home and getting the lift installed from day one...so while the core threads might not interest you, you might find some tidbits inside the thread on other peoples experiences with other lifts in their homes. This discussion hasn't really played on on the A4 forum, so you're not likely to find much info on this forum if you're searching the archives.
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Happy with my Bendpak
It's the clear floor extra wide version. It's performed flawless so far.
Installation was tough, but we took our time and it worked out well.
The clear floor models are definitely more difficult to install, if that's something you plan to do yourself. Running the cables on the floor should you go with a 2-post is definitely easier.
It's pretty quiet, and raises and lowers the car plenty quick.
Only downside is that the arms aren't low enough for some cars. It's be nice if they sat about an inch lower, but it's not a big deal.
Stealing a picture from Paul..
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/13830/lift_1.jpg">
Installation was tough, but we took our time and it worked out well.
The clear floor models are definitely more difficult to install, if that's something you plan to do yourself. Running the cables on the floor should you go with a 2-post is definitely easier.
It's pretty quiet, and raises and lowers the car plenty quick.
Only downside is that the arms aren't low enough for some cars. It's be nice if they sat about an inch lower, but it's not a big deal.
Stealing a picture from Paul..
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/13830/lift_1.jpg">
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I have an autolifters....
they went out of business... couldnt keep up with the chinese imports.
GET ONE THATS MADE IN THE USA!!!!!!!!
Imports arent subject to the high safety standards we have in the USA, they end up using sub-standard steel, and skimp on the hydraulics. I love my lift though, its a 2 post clear floor model with a capacity of 8000lbs.
make sure your slab is at least 4-5 inches thick
GET ONE THATS MADE IN THE USA!!!!!!!!
Imports arent subject to the high safety standards we have in the USA, they end up using sub-standard steel, and skimp on the hydraulics. I love my lift though, its a 2 post clear floor model with a capacity of 8000lbs.
make sure your slab is at least 4-5 inches thick
