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chevy72pu · 04-20-2012, 08:03 AM

I know a lot of y'all have access to commercial shops with lifts and other equipment, but I was wondering how many have a lift in your home shop. My neighbor has one for sale. He is moving and can't take it with him. I really want it, and the price is right. Here's a picture of the model he has (not his shop). Post up any pics of yours, and tell me what you think of them.

mixermike · 04-20-2012, 08:40 AM

Buy it....you will not regret it I promise u that.....I have a DIRECT LIFT and love it...5 years and no problems at all.
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bobs409 · 04-20-2012, 08:47 AM

I have a bend pak and love it! It makes my 2 car garage into a 3 car! Plus working on the bottom of a car/truck was never so nice.

One of the best 3K's I ever spent.

Here it is right after installing it. The stepside is getting the first "ride".

RustyBucket · 04-20-2012, 09:17 AM

BUY IT NOW!!! If you've got the overhead shop height for it and the price is right, buy it before somebody else does. Mine's a cheapie generic chinese made... don't remember the brand name, 4 post 7,000lb. 110v, not real fast lifting but works GOOD. I've had it about 3yrs. w/no problems. Don't know how I lived 50+ years with out one. In addition to cars & trucks I use it for servicing my mower & golf cart. I lift the Blazer/Jimmy tops, lifted bed/cab off of PU. Great for cleaning/detailing wheels, tires, bumpers, rocker panels. Good for storing 1 veh. above the other, except ALL my vehicles dribble and need diapers

no excuse for the sloppy shop

eldogg · 04-20-2012, 09:42 AM

Get it. Once you stop working on the floor, you will wonder how you ever did without it.

Scott Webster · 04-20-2012, 09:46 AM

Buy Buy Buy! I made one for my garage years ago. If I had the money I would have bought one for sure. They are just too darned handy!

original-71 · 04-20-2012, 11:35 AM

i remember seeing this at autorama one year and thought it was pretty neat for the guys that dont have that much space because you can fold it up in minutes and wasnt very expensive. KwikLift out of oklahoma.

Ackattack · 04-20-2012, 11:45 AM

The biggest complaint with my shop is that it only has 8' high ceilings, so a lift is a no go.

If we stay in this house, I may add onto it and have taller ceilings in the new part. If we move I'll just build a new shop with the tall ceilings...cause I really want a lift.

chevy72pu · 04-20-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mixermike

Buy it....you will not regret it I promise u that.....I have a DIRECT LIFT and love it...5 years and no problems at all.
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Sounds Great. Thanks.

chevy72pu · 04-20-2012, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobs409

I have a bend pak and love it! It makes my 2 car garage into a 3 car! Plus working on the bottom of a car/truck was never so nice.

One of the best 3K's I ever spent.

Here it is right after installing it. The stepside is getting the first "ride".

Sweet. Can't wait for our "first time"!

chevy72pu · 04-20-2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyBucket

BUY IT NOW!!! If you've got the overhead shop height for it and the price is right, buy it before somebody else does. Mine's a cheapie generic chinese made... don't remember the brand name, 4 post 7,000lb. 110v, not real fast lifting but works GOOD. I've had it about 3yrs. w/no problems. Don't know how I lived 50+ years with out one. In addition to cars & trucks I use it for servicing my mower & golf cart. I lift the Blazer/Jimmy tops, lifted bed/cab off of PU. Great for cleaning/detailing wheels, tires, bumpers, rocker panels. Good for storing 1 veh. above the other, except ALL my vehicles dribble and need diapers

no excuse for the sloppy shop

Just what I have in mind. Working on the trucks, my wife's Traverse, my mom's Buick and assorted lawn equipment and atv. I think the lift is a 220 volt. As for the shop all that is required is raising one 8ft light fixture. The lift also comes with 2 jack stand trays, and 3 plastic drip trays. Oh, and the price is half that of a new one plus whatever it cost to move it down the street.

chevy72pu · 04-20-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by eldogg

Get it. Once you stop working on the floor, you will wonder how you ever did without it.

I had to replace a wheel cylinder on my lowered '72, then bleed the brakes. Even with Jack stands that was just too much for my 60 year old bones.

chevy72pu · 04-20-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by original-71

i remember seeing this at autorama one year and thought it was pretty neat for the guys that dont have that much space because you can fold it up in minutes and wasnt very expensive. KwikLift out of oklahoma.

I have looked at those before. Good option for a shop that won't take a lift.

chevy72pu · 04-20-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ackattack

The biggest complaint with my shop is that it only has 8' high ceilings, so a lift is a no go.

If we stay in this house, I may add onto it and have taller ceilings in the new part. If we move I'll just build a new shop with the tall ceilings...cause I really want a lift.

My neighbor had build his shop to accept a lift on one side. The other side had attic storage above it. I didn't plan it that way, but my shop is a metal building with no finished ceiling, just a gable roof. So all I will have to do is raise the chains on an 8 ft light fixture. If you build that new shop, be sure to double the size you plan on. LOL

JKady · 04-20-2012, 10:53 PM

My old man has an Eagle 7000xlt, I can pretty much take whatever I want into work so I don't use it. 4 post racks are nice for oil changes or storage, anything else a 2 post is far superior if you ask me, but I work on stuff every day, having to fight around the 4 post rack even when pulling a transmission irritates me, only time I do that is when I need the 27000lb rack at work, otherwise I'd almost rather be on a creeper.

I fully agree though, I'm kinda a spoiled brat when it comes to working on the floor after a few years of always having access to a lift for everything. Any lift is better than no lift even if its one of those little roll around pad-racks but if I was gonna drop the cash, it'd be the widest, tallest highest weight capacity (7000k minimum) 2 post lift I could buy.

big_al_71 · 04-21-2012, 09:49 AM

I dont have one at home however /I am one of the few lucky ones that has a shop with 40 lifts in but if i had the room in my home garage i would be all over it.

**slomotion** · 04-21-2012, 10:23 AM

I'm not going to say "I told you so..."

chevy72pu · 04-21-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I dont have one at home however /I am one of the few lucky ones that has a shop with 40 lifts in but if i had the room in my home garage i would be all over it.

I hear you "LuckY". I guess I am too. I closed a business 6 years ago and last week I received two checks in the mail for that business. They will almost pay for the lift.

chevy72pu · 04-21-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by slomotion

I'm not going to say "I told you so..."

And you were sooooo right. Now I've just got to get it moved. I think I'll invite my 3 sons in law over next Sat for Burgers. We will eat just after the lift is set up in my shop.

RustyBucket · 04-21-2012, 11:01 AM

Looks like a good job for that flat bed.. wish my boys lived nearer.

pat 70/71 · 04-21-2012, 11:25 AM

I also have a four post lift (at my cabinet shop). It's invaluable I always wanted one. Never relalized how much you can do with one! Pull a trans, piece of cake! I even load cabinets on it to store them. Buy it now! You will be glad you did. Cheers, Pat
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**fine69** · 04-21-2012, 12:13 PM

I have a 2 post Challenger 9K pound hoist.

Cant live without it.

67anthony · 04-21-2012, 07:10 PM

Buy it i have a 2 post dont think i could have built my truck with out it you wont be sorry you can think me later lol

chevy72pu · 04-28-2012, 10:23 PM

Well, I gave in today and wrote the check. It will be a couple of weeks before I can move the lift to my shop, but I picked a few tools that he had as well. Got all of this plus a tent screen room, a Sanden a/c compressor, the lift and accessories for 2 grand. My wife says, Happy Fathers Day and Merry Christmas! I say "Fine By Me!"

Kidd-7 · 04-28-2012, 10:26 PM

Sounds like a good score, I love tools....

04-20-2012, 08:03 AM	#1
chevy72pu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sandersville, GA Posts: 298	Home shop lifts. I know a lot of y'all have access to commercial shops with lifts and other equipment, but I was wondering how many have a lift in your home shop. My neighbor has one for sale. He is moving and can't take it with him. I really want it, and the price is right. Here's a picture of the model he has (not his shop). Post up any pics of yours, and tell me what you think of them. Attached Images __________________ How 'Bout them Dawgs! '10 Traverse LTZ 03 Silverado Z71 ext cab 99 Yamaha Grizzly 600 72 C10 350/350 sportside bed. 68 C30 flatbed. 350 4-speed. "I've got a good memory, it's just short!"

04-20-2012, 08:40 AM	#2
mixermike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 606	Re: Home shop lifts. Buy it....you will not regret it I promise u that.....I have a DIRECT LIFT and love it...5 years and no problems at all. Posted via Mobile Device

04-20-2012, 08:47 AM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Home shop lifts. I have a bend pak and love it! It makes my 2 car garage into a 3 car! Plus working on the bottom of a car/truck was never so nice. One of the best 3K's I ever spent. Here it is right after installing it. The stepside is getting the first "ride". Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

04-20-2012, 09:17 AM	#4
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: Home shop lifts. BUY IT NOW!!! If you've got the overhead shop height for it and the price is right, buy it before somebody else does. Mine's a cheapie generic chinese made... don't remember the brand name, 4 post 7,000lb. 110v, not real fast lifting but works GOOD. I've had it about 3yrs. w/no problems. Don't know how I lived 50+ years with out one. In addition to cars & trucks I use it for servicing my mower & golf cart. I lift the Blazer/Jimmy tops, lifted bed/cab off of PU. Great for cleaning/detailing wheels, tires, bumpers, rocker panels. Good for storing 1 veh. above the other, except ALL my vehicles dribble and need diapers no excuse for the sloppy shop Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!! Last edited by RustyBucket; 04-20-2012 at 09:31 AM. Reason: typo

04-20-2012, 09:42 AM	#5
eldogg Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville NC/Gainesville GA Posts: 499	Re: Home shop lifts. Get it. Once you stop working on the floor, you will wonder how you ever did without it. __________________ Eric Evans Queen City Shop Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post6139834 66 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543110

04-20-2012, 09:46 AM	#6
Scott Webster Sheetmetal Psycho Join Date: May 2005 Location: athens PA Posts: 515	Re: Home shop lifts. Buy Buy Buy! I made one for my garage years ago. If I had the money I would have bought one for sure. They are just too darned handy! __________________ I didn't say you were stupid, but I was thinking it... I need a check up from the neck up! Project "Rigginstine's Monster" 1971 C-10 longbed 355/4spd Future mods: 67 front clip Webby's Rigginations - where everything has potential!

04-20-2012, 11:35 AM	#7
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: Home shop lifts. i remember seeing this at autorama one year and thought it was pretty neat for the guys that dont have that much space because you can fold it up in minutes and wasnt very expensive. KwikLift out of oklahoma. Attached Images __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

04-20-2012, 11:45 AM	#8
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Home shop lifts. The biggest complaint with my shop is that it only has 8' high ceilings, so a lift is a no go. If we stay in this house, I may add onto it and have taller ceilings in the new part. If we move I'll just build a new shop with the tall ceilings...cause I really want a lift. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

04-20-2012, 10:53 PM	#15
JKady Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Roy, WA Posts: 53	Re: Home shop lifts. My old man has an Eagle 7000xlt, I can pretty much take whatever I want into work so I don't use it. 4 post racks are nice for oil changes or storage, anything else a 2 post is far superior if you ask me, but I work on stuff every day, having to fight around the 4 post rack even when pulling a transmission irritates me, only time I do that is when I need the 27000lb rack at work, otherwise I'd almost rather be on a creeper. I fully agree though, I'm kinda a spoiled brat when it comes to working on the floor after a few years of always having access to a lift for everything. Any lift is better than no lift even if its one of those little roll around pad-racks but if I was gonna drop the cash, it'd be the widest, tallest highest weight capacity (7000k minimum) 2 post lift I could buy.

04-21-2012, 09:49 AM	#16
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Home shop lifts. I dont have one at home however /I am one of the few lucky ones that has a shop with 40 lifts in but if i had the room in my home garage i would be all over it. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

04-21-2012, 10:23 AM	#17
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,821	Re: Home shop lifts. I'm not going to say "I told you so..." __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

04-21-2012, 11:01 AM	#20
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: Home shop lifts. Looks like a good job for that flat bed.. wish my boys lived nearer. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

04-21-2012, 11:25 AM	#21
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: Home shop lifts. I also have a four post lift (at my cabinet shop). It's invaluable I always wanted one. Never relalized how much you can do with one! Pull a trans, piece of cake! I even load cabinets on it to store them. Buy it now! You will be glad you did. Cheers, Pat Posted via Mobile Device

04-21-2012, 12:13 PM	#22
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Home shop lifts. I have a 2 post Challenger 9K pound hoist. Cant live without it. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

04-21-2012, 07:10 PM	#23
67anthony Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 444	Re: Home shop lifts. Buy it i have a 2 post dont think i could have built my truck with out it you wont be sorry you can think me later lol



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04-28-2012, 10:23 PM	#24
chevy72pu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sandersville, GA Posts: 298	Re: Home shop lifts. Well, I gave in today and wrote the check. It will be a couple of weeks before I can move the lift to my shop, but I picked a few tools that he had as well. Got all of this plus a tent screen room, a Sanden a/c compressor, the lift and accessories for 2 grand. My wife says, Happy Fathers Day and Merry Christmas! I say "Fine By Me!" Attached Images __________________ How 'Bout them Dawgs! '10 Traverse LTZ 03 Silverado Z71 ext cab 99 Yamaha Grizzly 600 72 C10 350/350 sportside bed. 68 C30 flatbed. 350 4-speed. "I've got a good memory, it's just short!"

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