Garage Car Lift

[Tiptoe]

I am considering a dual car lift, and I would like at least 6'6" under ramp clearance, so I don't feel so claustrophobic under the lift.

I would be interested in knowing other people's experiences, and what models of dual car lifts provide greater than 70" (5'10") of clearance.

Does anyone have any advice on what manufacturer has increased lift clearance?

 

[bsclywilly]

@ciaranob has a pretty sweet dual car lift.

 

[ciaranob]

@ciaranob has a pretty sweet dual car lift.

Ha, thx and yes he has actually seen mine in person - I can get 7’ head clearance which is perfect for my use.

BendPak black powder coated for those interested and will add a pic when I get a moment!

 

[Chief]

I have had American Lift's Buddy Up for a number of years and it works very well. I went with the 4 post lift so I could walk under it without hitting my head -- especially the longer ramps that I installed for more clearance when pulling on and off. I was about 6" tall when I got it and it worked well. I have even more clearance today...sadly, but better than the alternative. If you go to their site a picture of my garage is included -- the one with the Eldorado -- which I have had on top. BTW, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo weighs more than the Eldo. I have no affiliation with the company, just a customer.

 

[ciaranob]

Weird wide angle phone camera view - running around but will add proper pics later - ca 9500 lbs rated - use long aluminum ramps for low profile cars to drive etc.
Scale weird here - there is 8-10 ft clearance on top with lift up!

 

[ciaranob]

Weird wide angle phone camera view - running around but will add proper pics later - ca 9500 lbs rated - use long aluminum ramps for low profile cars to drive etc.
Scale weird here - there is 8-10 ft clearance on top with lift up!

Hey Tiptoe just for recall, I have 6'10" clearance (to outer edge of deck frame when lifted and 7' everywhere under that when lifted and this is with the upper deck lowered into the lift safety locks i.e. you can raise this a further min 4" higher if required and leave deck held with cables under tension (built to lift two cars so no issues) but better to relax the cables when cars stored and have lift seated in locked position imo (weight transferred to outer poles). I have 7' clearance above my upper deck with my deck lifted i.e. upper deck floor to ceiling is 7'.

Overkill - apologies - but a couple more pics since I was 'made' to look for them !

Pre Taycan M4 days:

 

[Tiptoe]

These are terrific photos! Thank you. This really helps

 

[Tiptoe]

Hey Tiptoe just for recall, I have 6'10" clearance (to outer edge of deck frame when lifted and 7' everywhere under that when lifted and this is with the upper deck lowered into the lift safety locks i.e. you can raise this a further min 4" higher if required and leave deck held with cables under tension (built to lift two cars so no issues) but better to relax the cables when cars stored and have lift seated in locked position imo (weight transferred to outer poles). I have 7' clearance above my upper deck with my deck lifted i.e. upper deck floor to ceiling is 7'.

Overkill - apologies - but a couple more pics since I was 'made' to look for them !

Pre Taycan M4 days:

Ciaranob, Im thinking that is the Bendpak HD-9SW, not the HD-9SWX, correct?

 

[ciaranob]

Ciaranob, Im thinking that is the Bendpak HD-9SW, not the HD-9SWX, correct?

No mine is the HD-9SWX - 9000 lb capacity but BIG safety margin and capable of easily lifting 10K. Was ca $6,300 and to powder coated black was an extra $130.