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john.mancini

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Car lifts for storage
« on: February 17, 2022, 02:41:23 »
I am looking, preferably,  for a 4 post car lift system, in order to store another car in my garage. As I searched the older threads on this topic, I found that there are some new lifts on the market that were not available back when these posts appeared. Has anyone had any experience with the Triumph NSS-8SQ? This is a four post, 8,000 lb, compact lift that will nicely fit in my garage. Perfect for older cars like our SL's and air cooled Porsches. The other is the BendPak Autostacker. Very pricey, but very compact. Any other suggestions?
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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2022, 02:50:53 »
No. But its its on my wish list so I am in interested in the responses.
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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2022, 03:10:40 »
I use a two post hoist with wheel pickup to avoid suspension hang and I store car on it.  It has a relatively low profile hydraulic lift, made by a company called EAE and carries 4500kg or just under 10,000lb. Purchased in Australia but originally saw it in USA. I can attach jack pads if i want to use it that way.
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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2022, 03:18:40 »
Hey John, I have a 4 post with very similar specs to the one you are looking at but with about 2-ft longer ramps.

https://liftsuperstore.com/product/quatro-stacker-standard-8000-lb-3-6t/

I like the 4 post because it is mobile so I can move it, even with a vehicle on it (mine is in a 36x32-ft garage/barn with 12-ft ceiling and 6-in concrete reinforced floor).  I also get to stand up when I'm working under the car.
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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2022, 12:25:14 »
Bendpak is the best lift money can buy, think of it as the Mercedes-Benz of lifts.

However, if all you want to do is gain an extra parking spot at your residential garage then it is overkill.

I have both 2-post and 4-post Bendpak lifts and I use those as my workhorses. HD-9 is the 4 post model I have.

But when I wanted an extra parking spot I went with one of the cheap black Chinese lifts, and it has been great. 4 or 5 companies sell this same economy lift, they just slap their own sticker on it.

Check-out Bestbuyautoequipment.com
I've talked to a dozen lift manufacturers and dealers and their customer service was the best.
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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2022, 16:20:13 »
I'll throw in my 3 cents. I have a Backyard Buddy four post lift. Top notch item. I liked the way the locking mechanism is set up - using a square steel column at each corner with the lock notches cut into the beam, not welded in.

I purchased it while I was in Ohio and they were able to deliver it to me, as they are located in Warren Ohio, not so terribly far from where I was located at the time. When I moved to SoCal, I was able to take it apart and get it moved out here.

https://www.advantagelifts.com/collections/backyard-buddy
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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2022, 16:45:13 »
Bendpak is the best lift money can buy, think of it as the Mercedes-Benz of lifts.

That's a stretch, hardly the MB of lifts.  And, I own one, am happy with it, and would buy again, but it's no MB
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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2022, 17:23:06 »
I, too, have a BendPak 2-post lift.  While they do offer a host of interchangeable 60mm pad attachments to fit the arm ends, their website does not show the availability of wheel pickup attachments like Garry pictures.
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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2022, 17:44:48 »
I had the Bendpak 4 post and liked it.  The only change I had to make was to move my garage door opener from overhead to a side mount.  I would definitely purchase again if I felt the need.  a bigger garage is a nicer option. ;D

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« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2022, 20:33:14 »
I was just about to buy the triumph lift until I decided to sell my Alfa. It is very reasonably priced and came highly recommended by people at a local at a local car parts distributor that owns several of them.
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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2022, 21:07:04 »
Thanks so much guys. I don't think you can go wrong with either of the BendPak or the Triumph. Both get great reviews. The Triumph offers a shortened version of the NSS-8, called the NSS-8SQ Classic, for smaller sports cars. This may be perfect. Now to find an installer in the 34275 Florida area. Can anyone recommend an installer in this area?
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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2022, 21:15:28 »
Thanks so much guys. I don't think you can go wrong with either of the BendPak or the Triumph. Both get great reviews. The Triumph offers a shortened version of the NSS-8, called the NSS-8SQ Classic, for smaller sports cars. This may be perfect. Now to find an installer in the 34275 Florida area. Can anyone recommend an installer in this area?

John, if you have someone that can help you should be able to put it together yourself.  It's not especially difficult.  I put mine together myself and just used a loader tractor to lift and position the ramps.
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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2022, 21:16:57 »
When I ordered my Bendpak they provided an installer who delivered and installed the lift.

Maybe Triumph will do the same....

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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2022, 23:38:42 »
wherever its shipped to you need to be able to unload it from the truck.
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« Reply #14 on: February 18, 2022, 00:03:34 »
wherever its shipped to you need to be able to unload it from the truck.

When I ordered my BendPak lift Summit Racing called me to verify that there would be a forklift available for unloading at the delivery address.
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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #15 on: February 18, 2022, 01:29:57 »
I have plenty of bodies around who would enjoy putting the lift together, but no fork lift. I may take the easy way out and have an installer do the dirty work!!
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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #16 on: February 18, 2022, 09:52:24 »
My 2c, find an installer 1st, then see what brand(s) they represent. I have a fork lift, and above avg mechanical ability, but I still had all of our lifts installed (6 off shore 4 posts). Seeing the pros use their specialized tools, carts, and tricks, I was glad, each time, I chose that direction.

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« Reply #17 on: February 19, 2022, 16:08:50 »
I just installed two Advantage lifts in my garage. I paid to have it installed, which I think is worth every cent.  Very happy with the result. 
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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #18 on: February 20, 2022, 01:33:03 »
I just checked out the Advantage lifts. Looks like they are a great product.
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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #19 on: February 20, 2022, 20:18:07 »
I'm  pleased with my Twin Busch, worth a look
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« Reply #20 on: February 21, 2022, 05:17:41 »
I've just added a single post stacker to my Car storage - that way I don't have a post impeding my car movement as the single post is against the wall.
In my last house I had a single post hoist/stacker with a chequer plate flooring which was fine (easy drive on and off) but I chose one with rails this time so I have under car access.
Rated to 2700kg's
Costs have halved in the last 10 years so these days it was under AU$6K plus installation.

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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #21 on: February 21, 2022, 12:34:37 »
I have garage envy!
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« Reply #22 on: February 21, 2022, 12:53:38 »
I have garage envy!

Tell me about it...
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« Reply #23 on: February 21, 2022, 16:39:47 »
I can’t help but think how much it would cost me to have a garage like Robsirg’s. Not just the cost of the garage and the cars inside it, but the two or three times I would have to spend on my wife to allow me to do it!!
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Re: Car lifts for storage
« Reply #24 on: February 21, 2022, 17:12:23 »
RobSirg

You and I have four of the same vintage cars, 190 SL, 250 SL, 911 and E-type, although I don't see the E in your list.
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