Backyard Buddy lift - Page 2 - Lateral-g Forums

Jay Hilliard · #11 04-10-2006, 07:35 AM

Charley,

I was not planning on bolting it down either. I was at the Charlotte, NC auto fair Friday and saw a live demo and it looked very sturdy not bolted down, especially compared to the cheaper one another company had at the show.

I'm sure bolting it down would help the sturdiness of the lift, but I like the mobility factor.

Thanks again for the replys.

Rick Dorion · #12 04-10-2006, 10:57 AM

I bought a PerfectPark 7000 4-poster. Very sturdy in my opinion. Jack trays are indispensable as are aluminum ramps! I have 10' ceilings and it's barely enough for the camaro so I can stand. Then again, I'm under 6'!

Diognes56 · #13 04-10-2006, 02:27 PM

I wish I had the space for one

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David

rwhite692 · #14 04-10-2006, 05:01 PM

A friend of mine has a backyard buddy (Boy...that doesn't sound too good, does it?...depending on your point of view...)

Anyways, the construction on it is quite beefy compared to many others that I've seen. The power unit seems to be more powerful than most as well and the lifting speed is faster, as a result...He bought his with the giant casters/wheels for moving it around. It moves around really nice.

Teetoe_Jones · #15 04-10-2006, 06:23 PM

The way I determine which lift is best for your needs is pretty much like this:
2 post- for working on cars, doing brake, suspension, trans, and rear end work.
4 post- For alignments, SFC and storage.

Tyler

jimbo · #16 04-10-2006, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Hilliard

thanks for the reply's. Now to start measuring.

If you need any real world measurements, My lift is in a 22x22 garage with an 8 foot door, Let me know.

Jay Hilliard · #17 04-10-2006, 07:29 PM

Thanks Jimbo. My garage is 26x26 with 9' door. I'm more concerned about height. I am wondering how high I can go without interfering with my garage door opener and tracks. Send me some pics if you can.

thx

Payton King · #18 04-11-2006, 12:37 PM

Hey!

Sorry I missed you at the Auto Fair. My wife had to go out of town.

Anyway I am considering a lift in my garage and to gain extra clearence you can run the garage door track all the way to the ceiling and make a braket and mount your garage door opener verticalyl down the side...that is my plan. Call a garage door installer and see if it can be done with yours.

jimbo · #19 04-11-2006, 04:18 PM

Email sent.

Jay Hilliard · #20 04-12-2006, 06:39 AM

Hey Payton,

No Problem. We'll meet up eventually. Thanks for the garage door suggestion. I'll check into it.

Thanks for the pics Jimbo. That helps alot. I may PM you for certain detailed measurements if needed.