General Tech Car Lift

[RonR]

Hi Folks.

I am looking for a small car lift that maybe only goes up 4 feet, as I have limited ceiling height in my garage.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
Ron

 

[Geo Hahn]

Your choices may be guided by how you want to work on the car.

Some lifts (often scissors style) are specifically made for raising the car a short ways for suspension work and such, but may block access to some of the systems (e.g. exhaust).

Others like a 4-post give great access underneath but require an extra step (jack tray & jack stands) for suspension work.

2 post lifts may give the best access but may also be the most expensive and also have structural (slab) considerations.

This is the 4-post lift I got (and the company I got it from): https://www.eagleequip.com/product/MS-8000.html

A 4-post lift may be more functional that what you require but you may find the price attractive enough to get one even if you cannot use it at full height.

 

[Tr3aguy]

4 post was my choice for a lot of different reasons and you can stop it any point in the lift process about every 6 or 8 inches where the safety locks latch in. Good luck on the hunt

 

[GBRandy]

MaxJack Just a thought.

https://www.maxjaxusa.com/

 

[malbaby]

Depending on your garage construction, and how much work you do on cars..........My garage is free standing with a gable roof....I raised the roof over the hoist area and installed a 2 post lift....best value for money I have ever spent.
Or, follow "Geo's" suggestions.

 

[Silverghost]

I'm likely going with a BendPak 4 post lift. When we built our new garage, we specifically laid out one bay for a lift.