What is the best lift and how high does the ceiling have to be? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

86swb · 11-16-2005, 10:35 PM

I am going to have a new garage built (someday) and want to install a lift in it and also would like to know who has the best price and lift for the money? Also, how high does your ceiling have to be to stand under the lift with the truck in the air? The garage will be the pole barn type. Thanks

**JIMs70GMC** · 11-17-2005, 06:10 AM

PM Dean he had a lift installed in his garage.

86swb · 11-17-2005, 11:05 PM

ttt

Slonaker · 11-17-2005, 11:17 PM

This seem like a good place to ask that question:

http://www.garagejunkies.net/

BTW, your daughter still has not called me. That's okay, but we're happy to talk to her if she needs anything.

Slonaker

**N2TRUX** · 11-17-2005, 11:30 PM

Where's Phantom Dually at. He just put one in his new shop....

phantom dually · 11-17-2005, 11:31 PM

A minimum height would be 12' in my opinion. I have a 4 post that I just got and it goes to 6'4" from the floor to the bottom of the ramp when all the way up. As far as which one to get well, that is really a open ended question. I got one made by Rotary. Rotary is owned by Dover elevator co. I fiqure people use elevators everyday so those guys know there stuff. I took a tour of there plant as they are about 1 hour from me. I was impressed with there quality. You get what you pay for.

phantom dually · 11-17-2005, 11:35 PM

here is a link to my thread about my lift. What part of Ky are you in?? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=wooo+hooo

**N2TRUX** · 11-17-2005, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom dually

....I took a tour of there plant as they are about 1 hour from me. I was impressed with there quality. You get what you pay for.

That might be something to consider. If you can find a local vendor you can save on shipping...

phantom dually · 11-17-2005, 11:45 PM

Yeah Im not sure what part of Ky he is in but there are 2 lift companies within 1 hour from Louisville. Challenger Lift is in downtown Louisville and Rotary is in Madison Indiana. I chose Rotary cause the price was a little better as they had the XLT model for the same price as the standard model price. I saved about $300 picking it up vs shipping.

**N2TRUX** · 11-17-2005, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom dually

... I saved about $300 picking it up vs shipping.

Plus you got to go down the road showing it off. I bet you had a lot of guys thinking they wish you were taking it to their shop....

86swb · 11-18-2005, 01:00 AM

Thanks, that is a really great site. Are you on there? My daughter is really too busie getting ready to come back to Kentucky to get married. She has a lot on her mind right now. We will pick them up in Nashville on Saturday. Her and John will get married the day after Thanksgiving. So I am not supprised she has not called you. Looks like 12' should do the trick in height. Have not asked about a good lift yet, but will.

Slonaker · 11-18-2005, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86swb

Thanks, that is a really great site. Are you on there? My daughter is really too busie getting ready to come back to Kentucky to get married. She has a lot on her mind right now. We will pick them up in Nashville on Saturday. Her and John will get married the day after Thanksgiving. So I am not supprised she has not called you. Looks like 12' should do the trick in height. Have not asked about a good lift yet, but will.

No, I'm not a member. I just go there sometimes to drool and dream.

I am not offended that I have not heard from her. I just want her to know that she can call if she needs anything.

Slonaker

86swb · 11-18-2005, 01:35 PM

Thanks, when they get back I am sure they will be needing information on San Antonio. She is use to jumping in the jeep and going to the beach and she told me the beach is about a four hour drive (I think) form there. She really seems to like San Antonio. Now they say they might stay there maby three years. They can save some money because Toyota is paying for everthing and even letting them use a Toyota free. So they really do not have any bills. No ulility bills or anything. Toyota even pays for the cable. John is some kind of engerneer. I think I spelled that wrong. Oh well.

Slonaker · 11-18-2005, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 86swb

Thanks, when they get back I am sure they will be needing information on San Antonio. She is use to jumping in the jeep and going to the beach and she told me the beach is about a four hour drive (I think) form there. She really seems to like San Antonio. Now they say they might stay there maby three years. They can save some money because Toyota is paying for everthing and even letting them use a Toyota free. So they really do not have any bills. No ulility bills or anything. Toyota even pays for the cable. John is some kind of engerneer. I think I spelled that wrong. Oh well.

I need a job like that!

The beach is about 2.5 hours to Corpus Christi. It is a nice city, and things are cheap there like here. It is probably not the kind of beach she is used to, though. Lots of brown water.

Slonaker

Dean · 12-01-2005, 08:06 AM

My lift is a 2 post Rotary 10,000 lb. You need close to 12' ceiling. They do make models that can get by with a lower ceiling, but I'd go as high as you can. One of the best garage tools I have ever bought! Oh, and you need to make sure your concrete is thick enough where you will put the lift.

86swb · 12-01-2005, 11:05 AM

Sounds good. Thanks for the pictures. My ceiling is going to be 12' high. It is going to be a pole type. By the way, nice SS. I am wondering about the garage doors. I will have door openers on both doors. I guess you will just have to make sure you have enough room in front of the garage openers.

Dean · 12-01-2005, 01:10 PM

Yes, don't do like I did with my ceiling fan. That one in the pic had to be moved after I tried to lift a van and the fan was in the way. All the dimensions are on the Rotary website if you need for reference. I'd think most lifts would be in the ballpark. My shop started as a pole barn as well. 50X70 with 12' ceilings and (4) 10' x 10' garage doors with concrete and insulation. I've added a divider wall, more insulation, ceiling, electric, heat, etc etc over the last few years.

Oh and you will gain many new friends once you get a lift.......

86swb · 12-01-2005, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the advice.

My '77 · 12-02-2005, 06:34 PM

I have had an Eagle 4-poster since 1996. It is the best "tool" that I ever bought. Although I have not used it for the truck, it has been great for several car repair/restoration projects over the years.

As I recall they required 4 or 5 inches plus the height of both vehicles, assuming that you will use it to store 2 vehicles. If not, I suppose you could add the height of the truck from the chassis to the roof (the tires give you some usable space), plus your height and add a few little). I would ask any of the manufacturers for advice.

Dick

11-16-2005, 10:35 PM	#1
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	What is the best lift and how high does the ceiling have to be? I am going to have a new garage built (someday) and want to install a lift in it and also would like to know who has the best price and lift for the money? Also, how high does your ceiling have to be to stand under the lift with the truck in the air? The garage will be the pole barn type. Thanks __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-17-2005, 06:10 AM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: What is the best lift and how high does the ceiling have to be? PM Dean he had a lift installed in his garage. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

11-17-2005, 11:05 PM	#3
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: What is the best lift and how high does the ceiling have to be? ttt __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-17-2005, 11:17 PM	#4
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: What is the best lift and how high does the ceiling have to be? This seem like a good place to ask that question: http://www.garagejunkies.net/ BTW, your daughter still has not called me. That's okay, but we're happy to talk to her if she needs anything. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

11-17-2005, 11:30 PM	#5
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11-17-2005, 11:31 PM	#6
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: What is the best lift and how high does the ceiling have to be? A minimum height would be 12' in my opinion. I have a 4 post that I just got and it goes to 6'4" from the floor to the bottom of the ramp when all the way up. As far as which one to get well, that is really a open ended question. I got one made by Rotary. Rotary is owned by Dover elevator co. I fiqure people use elevators everyday so those guys know there stuff. I took a tour of there plant as they are about 1 hour from me. I was impressed with there quality. You get what you pay for. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

11-17-2005, 11:35 PM	#7
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: What is the best lift and how high does the ceiling have to be? here is a link to my thread about my lift. What part of Ky are you in?? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=wooo+hooo __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

11-17-2005, 11:45 PM	#9
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: What is the best lift and how high does the ceiling have to be? Yeah Im not sure what part of Ky he is in but there are 2 lift companies within 1 hour from Louisville. Challenger Lift is in downtown Louisville and Rotary is in Madison Indiana. I chose Rotary cause the price was a little better as they had the XLT model for the same price as the standard model price. I saved about $300 picking it up vs shipping. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

11-18-2005, 01:00 AM	#11
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: What is the best lift and how high does the ceiling have to be? Thanks, that is a really great site. Are you on there? My daughter is really too busie getting ready to come back to Kentucky to get married. She has a lot on her mind right now. We will pick them up in Nashville on Saturday. Her and John will get married the day after Thanksgiving. So I am not supprised she has not called you. Looks like 12' should do the trick in height. Have not asked about a good lift yet, but will. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-18-2005, 01:35 PM	#13
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: What is the best lift and how high does the ceiling have to be? Thanks, when they get back I am sure they will be needing information on San Antonio. She is use to jumping in the jeep and going to the beach and she told me the beach is about a four hour drive (I think) form there. She really seems to like San Antonio. Now they say they might stay there maby three years. They can save some money because Toyota is paying for everthing and even letting them use a Toyota free. So they really do not have any bills. No ulility bills or anything. Toyota even pays for the cable. John is some kind of engerneer. I think I spelled that wrong. Oh well. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

12-01-2005, 08:06 AM	#15
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Re: What is the best lift and how high does the ceiling have to be? My lift is a 2 post Rotary 10,000 lb. You need close to 12' ceiling. They do make models that can get by with a lower ceiling, but I'd go as high as you can. One of the best garage tools I have ever bought! Oh, and you need to make sure your concrete is thick enough where you will put the lift. Attached Images

12-01-2005, 11:05 AM	#16
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: What is the best lift and how high does the ceiling have to be? Sounds good. Thanks for the pictures. My ceiling is going to be 12' high. It is going to be a pole type. By the way, nice SS. I am wondering about the garage doors. I will have door openers on both doors. I guess you will just have to make sure you have enough room in front of the garage openers. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

12-01-2005, 01:10 PM	#17
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Re: What is the best lift and how high does the ceiling have to be? Yes, don't do like I did with my ceiling fan. That one in the pic had to be moved after I tried to lift a van and the fan was in the way. All the dimensions are on the Rotary website if you need for reference. I'd think most lifts would be in the ballpark. My shop started as a pole barn as well. 50X70 with 12' ceilings and (4) 10' x 10' garage doors with concrete and insulation. I've added a divider wall, more insulation, ceiling, electric, heat, etc etc over the last few years. Oh and you will gain many new friends once you get a lift.......

12-01-2005, 02:15 PM	#18
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: What is the best lift and how high does the ceiling have to be? Thanks for the advice. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

12-02-2005, 06:34 PM	#19
My '77 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 22	Re: What is the best lift and how high does the ceiling have to be? I have had an Eagle 4-poster since 1996. It is the best "tool" that I ever bought. Although I have not used it for the truck, it has been great for several car repair/restoration projects over the years. As I recall they required 4 or 5 inches plus the height of both vehicles, assuming that you will use it to store 2 vehicles. If not, I suppose you could add the height of the truck from the chassis to the roof (the tires give you some usable space), plus your height and add a few little). I would ask any of the manufacturers for advice. Dick



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