[Steve91T]

I've got a 20x20 garage, so I have to be careful with space. My brother is planning on getting a removable 2 post lift. You wheel the post over it's mounting location (once the holes are already drilled) and use an impact gun to tighten the bolts down. When you're done with the lift, unbolt and wheel them out of the way.

My thinking is I hate the time it takes to get the car up on jacks, I'm sure I'll hate even more moving two 500 lb posts around.

What I'm thinking about is a mid rise lift. They are 4 1/4" collapsed, just sit on top of the garage floor (no installation), and raise to about 40" high.

The obvious problem is the center of the car is blocked by the lift. But, I could leave the lift in the center of the garage and just park over it. When I need to get the car off the ground, center the car over the lift and hit the up button. The majority of my work is going to be wheels, brakes, suspension, and oil changes.

I just wanted to hear some opinions.

[Rampant]

One to consider is the one I picked up, as you appear to have similar issues to me. Low ceiling and need to preserve space.

http://www.ezcarlift.com/

Brought it home in my Dodge Magnum. I can use it in either bay. When not used I can put it against the wall.

They say it will lift to 26" in 90 secs, it seems more like 3-4 minutes. I use a Dewalt 9amp high torque drill though, which does not have the same high rpm as they may have used.

It combines with my 12" wheel cribs seem to get me very versatile access to everything.


American made too.

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