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  1. bocaf430

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    #1 bocaf430, Oct 24, 2014
    for the guys that have a car storage 2 post lift.....What ceiling height do you have in your garage? I am building a garage and would like to know what fits and doesn't fit...
     
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  3. abstamaria

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    #3 abstamaria, Oct 24, 2014
    l wouldn't suggest a 2-post lift for storage, Bocaf.
     
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    #4 bocaf430, Oct 24, 2014
    abstamaria... thanks for bringing to my attention... I meant a 4 post
     
  5. farrbar

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    #5 farrbar, Oct 24, 2014
    The higher the better....l. I have one garage lift with a 10' height and I can stack a mercedes sl over top of an s class sedan, but can't stack 2 sedans. In My new garage I gave 16' and have a Denali over a jeep.
     
  6. Arnie

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    #6 Arnie, Oct 24, 2014
    I have a 4 post lift. My garage has a 10' 3" ceiling. I have Porsche turbo stored up on the lift and an Audi RS 7 underneath. Plenty of room. An SUV might be a problem however depending on the size.
     
  7. Meister

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    #7 Meister, Oct 24, 2014
    Find out how high the lift you are going to use raises, add the height of the car you plan to put on top of it and you'll have a number...

    Most guys can do two "sports cars" with ease at 10'. 12' probably covers a car and SUV.

    Don't forget to factor in an overhead opener if it will be anywhere near or above the lift
     
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    #8 bocaf430, Oct 25, 2014
    I dont have the exact type of cars that will be using the lift.. being that I am building a house and garage to sell... but I get the idea... thanks guys
     
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    #9 kalinsd, Oct 25, 2014
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    10'-6" is what is used here. Recessed lights over lifts. Lift Master door openers.

    What should have been done during planning:

    Electrical outlets strategically placed over the lift for the motor.

    In-floor lighting under the lift if doing any maintenance on the cars.
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    #10 bocaf430, Oct 25, 2014
    very nice set up kalinsd, what brand of lift is that? are you happy with it? compressor needed? 230 volt or 115v?
     
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    #11 Meister, Oct 25, 2014
    Another tip would be dont skimp on the concrete thickness below the areas of the lift. If you have the chance to do it now during the planing/building stages you might as well do it and sleep better at night.
     
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    #12 Dave rocks, Oct 25, 2014
    While I agree, and concrete is cheap, it does not mean skwat for a 4 post lift, 2 post, yes.
     
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    #13 kalinsd, Oct 25, 2014
    Thank you.

    Backyard Buddy. US built. Many options for the lift.

    Totally happy. Have 3x and will be buying another.

    No compressed air needed.

    Either 230 or 110. I have 110 and is fine.

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    #14 JDoggery, Oct 25, 2014
    Any other pics with a car under?
     
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    #15 Caeruleus11, Oct 25, 2014
    Backyard Buddy is a great lift. There are others too but BYB for sure is a great choice.
     
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    #16 Dave rocks, Oct 26, 2014
    What is the cost of the standard (base model) Back Yard Buddy?
     
  17. Arnie

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    #17 Arnie, Oct 26, 2014
    You need a side mount garage opener or otherwise the lift will hit the opener. It is a Liftmaster side mount. You can see the red box on the side of the garage door that is the opener.
     
  18. bocaf430

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    #18 bocaf430, Oct 27, 2014
    guys with a 4 post lift.... what is the length of your lift? and what is the size of your garage? will a 4 post lift fit in a garage that is 20' deep... enough room to work in there still?
     
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    #21 Dave rocks, Oct 28, 2014
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    20' would not be wise at all. Mine is 20.5" deep and it sucks. Doable, yes, but I don't have enough room in front of the cars. I do have benches in front but it's tight. I wish I had 26-30 feet.
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    #23 stevenwk, Oct 28, 2014
    Art,
    Is that an Ethan Allen roll top desk in the garage?

    If so, I have the same one......my parents bought if for me 40 years ago.
     
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    #25 2000YELLOW360, Oct 28, 2014
    It is. I'm giving it away to one of the guys at the office. Came out of my mother's house, when she moved some 35 years ago.

    Art
     
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