Garage Lifts

[sasande]

New to the forum and my very first post. Subject has to do with personal garage system lifts. I'm trying to solve my parking problem and turn a two car garage in to at least a three car garage (or even four). One solution is to "go up" and install a lift system for storage in the garage. I was wondering if anyone has any comments on these types of personal use garage lift systems. Things to look for, stay away from, are they safe to use, or just comments in general. Currently I am looking at a four post system called Backyard Buddy. Does anyone out there have one of these already and care to share their experience?
Steve Sanders
sasande@hotmail.com
1976 DATSUN 280Z
1980 TRIUMPH TR7 DHC FI SPIDER TPZDJ8AA401562
1981 TRIUMPH TR8 DHC FI SATPZ4583BA406399
1981 TRIUMPH TR8 DHC FI SATPV4589BA405205 **New to the stable**
1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
2002 BMW M3
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Welcome, Steve!

We've had several discussions here on lifts. Do a search in both "The Pub", "Tools", and "Restoration & Car Care" sections, and I'm sure you'll find several threads on them.

Here's one for starters:

https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/177629/1



Mickey

 

[TR4nut]

Welcome Steve-

That car of yours looks vaguely familiar!

Randy

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Welcome Steve-

That car of yours looks vaguely familiar!

Randy

WHOA! Yeah, it does! :wink:

 

[PeterK]

I have a BendPak 4-post from https://www.asedeals.com/four_post_lifts.html . Check them out - best prices and support. VERY satisfied both with ase and the lift. I use it to store 2 cars over the winter months.

 

[Geo Hahn]

I have a 4-post lift and found it is a great tool. I seldom use it for storage, often use it for maintenance, so it is up & down a lot.

Mine is an inexpensive model from Eagle, very similar I expect to the bottom of the line models available from several companies. The big change in recent years has been the 'Global Sourcing' (read: Made in China) though so far (had it a bit more than a year) I have had no quality issues.

What I have:

https://www.eagleequip.com/page/EE/PROD/LI-SS/MS-7000https://www.eagleequip.com/

Shipping to you would likely be cheap as I recall they are in NC (even the shipping to Tucson was only $200 FedEx).

Here is the manual in case you need some specifics to assess fit, etc:

https://www.eagleequip.com/pdf/Manuals/GLO-7000.pdf

 

[Hatman]

Might also check out the Garage Forum -- they discuss lifts virtually non-stop.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/

 

[Hatman]

Geo, what is the height of your garage ceiling?

 

[DNK]

Welcome Steve-

That car of yours looks vaguely familiar!

Randy

It sure does.
Did it come with that Ca. glow?

 

[GreenOne]

I purchased mine primarily for storage but with the white one in restoration now it has been a very useful tool. Being that you are in VA. there is a distributor reasonably close that a pick up is available. It saved me a lot of aggravation and cost to pick up with a U-Haul trailer.

Greg Smith Equipment

 

[AngliaGT]

Steve,

Welcome!Are you going to the show in Williamsburg
show on March 2nd?I'm planning on attending.
You might want to post an introduction on the
"New Member's" forum.

- Doug

 

[Geo Hahn]

Geo, what is the height of your garage ceiling?

9' 10" -- I can take the TRs (with windscreens on) up to the next to last stop on the posts, which is the ideal working height for me. Raised the door opener and door tracks a few inches to gain some extra space (tracks were moved a bit beyond 90 degrees, door doesn't seem to mind).

 

[prb51]

Steve,
I just got (today) a Propark 8K 4 poster.
Like most I just googled everything and liked these best for the price. $1895.00 everywhere DirectLifts sells and comes with a jack bridge, 4 drip trays and the caster wheels for moving it around if required.
I liked it as it is certified tested thru ALI/ANSI for the weight etc.

https://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc138/prb51/DSC01419.jpg
https://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc138/prb51/DSC01420.jpg

I can't stay out of the garage lol

 

[Dale]

Welcome to "The" Forum. Good to have another wedge head. Yours being the best and most collectable of the breed.

 

[Hatman]

I'm <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">really</span></span> jealous of you guys and your 10-foot ceilings!

 

[sasande]

Welcome Steve-

That car of yours looks vaguely familiar!

Randy

Lol...Yes...Yes Randy, Mickey, and Don it should look familiar. I'm sure you've seen it a time or two. Now you see what happens when you think with your heart (and happen to see a For Sale add on the Forum) and not with your head. You end up with no garage space and asking for suggestions for a fix on the forums!

Thanks for all the advice/suggestions on garage lifts that everyone has offered. I'll continue my research on them and will check out the other forums suggested and the links that evryone has provided.

I'm happy to report that the bordeaux red TR8 from Larry in CA arrived about three weeks ago and it now occupies the M3's spot in the garage. I look forward to many years of enjoyment with all my wedges. Keep 'em on the road and motor on!
Steve Sanders
sasandehotmail.com
1976 DATSUN 280Z
1980 TRIUMPH TR7 DHC FI SPIDER TPZDJ8AA401562
1981 TRIUMPH TR8 DHC FI SATPZ4583BA406399
1981 TRIUMPH TR8 DHC FI SATPV4589BA405205 **New to the stable**
1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
2002 BMW M3
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA

 

[sasande]

Yes Doug I am planning on attending the Williamsburg show in May. I am not sure which wedge I'll be bringing though. I will make an entry on the "New Memebers" forum like you suggested too. Hope to see/meet you in Williamsburg in a couple of months.

Steve
Steve Sanders
sasandehotmail.com
1976 DATSUN 280Z
1980 TRIUMPH TR7 DHC FI SPIDER TPZDJ8AA401562
1981 TRIUMPH TR8 DHC FI SATPZ4583BA406399
1981 TRIUMPH TR8 DHC FI SATPV4589BA405205 **New to the stable**
1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
2002 BMW M3
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA

 

[DNK]

Steve, though I live in Seattle, Va. Beach is a family favorite vacation spot. Hit it every other year or so.
Next time past I'll yell out hi!

 

[sasande]

Steve, though I live in Seattle, Va. Beach is a family favorite vacation spot. Hit it every other year or so.
Next time past I'll yell out hi!

I'll be listening for the "Hi" Don. More than welcome to stop by for a visit if traveling on I-64....I'm less then a mile off the interstate, 15 mins from Busch Gardens. Stop by and I'll fire up the BBQ for lunch!