I've used both 4 and 2 post lifts. I picked up a 15k Rotary two post last year for my new garage because the 2 post was more convenient for working on the car- and that was my primary use. I contacted a highly recommended local installer/rep to discuss. He recommended a refurb'd unit (which was a repo). He located the unit, inventoried it and placed missing parts, picked up and delivered it and installed it for $2500. That included a 1 year warranty and service plan. The unit was near new- still had the oe paint on it where the arms ride. It has been great so far - I never imagined just how much time it would actually save me. As mentioned ceiling height and floor construction are important issues. Like Tony I went far beyond the spec on the floor. If the floor isn't up to spec, the are specs for insetting a pad, which is just cutting out a rectangle (or two squares) and keying in new concrete to spec. Installer said he does this all the time for commercial installs. -Rob
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/fe3mx5/garage/10_0924_lift.jpg On May 1, 2011, at 8:34 PM, Steve Kiffmeyer wrote: > A friend of mine is planning to buy a lift for his garage. He is puzzled by > the different types, and not sure which type to buy. > > Can anyone explain the pros and cons to different types available? > > Anyone have any suggestions about good brands? > > Thanks...Steve > _______________________________________________ > Miatapower mailing list > [email protected] > http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower _______________________________________________ Miatapower mailing list [email protected] http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower
