Need a new lift for my garage.

What kind of base do you have for bolting down a 2 post lift? And what work do you intend to do - in terms of the lift height you need?


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I use the md6xp for midlift ..works well for rear engine vehicles but not good for exhaust work and transmission work on front engine work

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Flash, on the mid engine V8s (308/mondi - 355 etc) would this let you clear an engine out - assuming you dropped the exhaust, maybe took the wheels off, so the subframe was on a low trolley?


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Op,

Not sure what you’re US regulations are, but I’d look at someone like eagle equipment in terms of the base spec. You might find your post lift needs additional foundation work because of the depth and also type of concrete used. Not insurmountable, but it adds to the cost / value for money piece.


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I can't say for sure ..it does work well on a testarossa ..thinking if works there it should work well on 355 etc

Go to the bendpak website and pull the installation manual ..it will show you the dimensions ...that should help

I would think it is the good mid rise lift for all our r mid engine cars but only saw it really used to take the engine out of the TR ...

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Flash,

As you say, if it can handle a TR then it should make light work of the V8s. A pro 2 post is great, but sometimes the prep work, maintenance and warranty doesn’t always work out unless you plan to use it a lot, have a mobile mechanic, etc. Thanks for the info - should help the OP too - sorry to semi hi-jack thread...


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I would say the jack I am speaking about may not be best for 550 etc


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The md6xp

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I will just throw this out to you ..have you looked at the max jack..I am not endorsing it or recommending it
.just wanted to ensure you looked at it

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That was the same conclusion I came to when I bot the 6xp ..

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Does the two post lift require a special voltage (e.g. 3 phase)?

 

Sark,

I have a twin post. Even with a twin it is hard to get the undertrays off. With a midrise rocker panel grabber it will be near impossible...conveniently. Go with the twin. 4" will be fine for our cars. We are far from doing industrial work in our garages. You can hire a hydralic company to set up and install the lift. It is really heavy. Don't even think about picking this up at the local trucking company. Don't even think about installing it with your friends.

 

I don't know if it's the same for the USA, but larger homes and businesses here can have 3 phase power. Three phase is better for powering large motors and other heavy loads. You don't want your lift to blow your fuses. I have single phase in my garage and it seems to manage my very low rise Quickjack BL-5000SLX, but that is converting electric power to hydraulic power. Some of these lifts are using electricity directly.

 

The costco ones are discontinued entirely. Danmar has replaced it with an ALI certified model.

https://www.maxjaxusa.com/dannmar-m-6-certified.html

sjd

 

I installed my 2 post myself - easy. I used epoxy anchors instead of wedge locks. My concrete is 4-4.5" thick. I would not pickup a 7000 pound truck (that's the lifts capacity) but I'm comfortable with my cars. You need to be sure no bolt is more than 6" from a control joint and don't span control joints with the foot pad.


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