[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.

[FASTFATBOY]

I have a 20x30 shop and love my 2 post Atlas from Greg Smith Equip.

If you're gonna buy a rack....buy a real one.

There is NOTHING like having a real rack at your disposal, it's the SHIT! I wish I would have put it up much sooner.

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This post has been edited by FASTFATBOY: Sep 25 2012, 06:40 PM

[pharmd]

I have a 20x30 shop and love my 2 post Atlas from Greg Smith Equip.

If you're gonna buy a rack....buy a real one.

There is NOTHING like having a real rack at your disposal, it's the SHIT! I wish I would have put it up much sooner.

(IMG:https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/485770_10151423988000314_827607707_n.jpg)

How tall is your ceiling? And about how much clearance are you getting? Was your concrete floor already poured deep enough and reinforced for mounting a lift? IMHO this is the best and safest option vs smaller or portable lifts. But im sure its substantially pricier as well.

[YawMomentRacing]

I have a 20x30 shop and love my 2 post Atlas from Greg Smith Equip.

If you're gonna buy a rack....buy a real one.

There is NOTHING like having a real rack at your disposal, it's the SHIT! I wish I would have put it up much sooner.

(IMG:https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/485770_10151423988000314_827607707_n.jpg)

How tall is your ceiling? And about how much clearance are you getting? Was your concrete floor already poured deep enough and reinforced for mounting a lift? IMHO this is the best and safest option vs smaller or portable lifts. But im sure its substantially pricier as well.

Is that an Atlas 9KOH? I am building a shop right now and have been researching lifts. The Atlas 9KOH from Greg Smith is what I am leaning towards. Any advice before I pull the trigger? Thanks.

[FASTFATBOY]

I have a 20x30 shop and love my 2 post Atlas from Greg Smith Equip.

If you're gonna buy a rack....buy a real one.

There is NOTHING like having a real rack at your disposal, it's the SHIT! I wish I would have put it up much sooner.

(IMG:https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/485770_10151423988000314_827607707_n.jpg)

How tall is your ceiling? And about how much clearance are you getting? Was your concrete floor already poured deep enough and reinforced for mounting a lift? IMHO this is the best and safest option vs smaller or portable lifts. But im sure its substantially pricier as well.

Is that an Atlas 9KOH? I am building a shop right now and have been researching lifts. The Atlas 9KOH from Greg Smith is what I am leaning towards. Any advice before I pull the trigger? Thanks.

That is a 9KOH yes.

I love it, it has been flawless.

When you mount it in the floor don't picture in your mind "centering it" where you want it. You will mount the poles at least a foot or two forward from where you think it would because it's an asymmetric rack. I put my car in the shop, marked where the tires and the mirrors on the door were for reference as the poles usually line up with your mirrors when you pull it in to raise it up(a car and SWB trucks, LWB and super cab trucks don't apply as they are further forward).

Stand the poles up wiggle them close to where you want them, put the bar across the top and center it up. Mark the floor where the poles are and hammer drill your holes. I did 1 on each pole and loosely bolted them down.... then drill the rest of your holes, shim the poles up straight and bolt it down. Downhill from there.