Yup, that's the item. It's nice... 3 modes of use. 1) flat on the floor, 2) ramp mode, 3) lift mode
Pros: Mode 1 - When not in use, it just lays on the floor and you drive up & on and park. - In this mode the car is about 5" higher than normal, and you can roll under there to check on things (don't have to haul out a jack/ramps)
Mode 2 - In about 2 minutes (with a helper, 5 mins without) you've got a giant set of car ramps. Gets the oil pan about 2 ft off the floor. - Most under-car service can be done in this mode.
Mode 3 - (once in mode 2) Get out the floor jack, and in about 5 minutes the entire car is about 2 feet off the ground - VERY stable and safe
General: - It's a helluva lot better than jackstands! - Relatively fast to get the car in a servicable position - Doesn't require a 10'+ ceiling - Well made, and a quality item.
Cons: - Suspension/Brake work isn't really possible. Like a 4-post ramp/storage lift the car is on it's wheels. - A car that is not able to move under it's own power requires some creative imagineering to get it on the lift in mode 2 or 3. - A car that does not have brakes requires some creative imagineering to get it on the lift in mode 2 or 3. - Most floor jacks are either too tall (compressed/down) to fit under the lifting "hoop", or don't have the extension (raised height) for the rear legs to swing down. (Easily solved with some pieces of 2x6, under the main runners as shims, but still a pain) - The supplied "approach ramps" SUCK. Using them there's quite a "hump" to get over, and the entire rig has a tendancy to slide. I built nice, long ones from 2x6 & plywood.
bowtie said
Aug 5, 2012
By the way, Kwiklift has closed. I was looking at them for something specific last week and found out.
It's a good deal, a nice unit. I believe the long sections beak down into 2 halves to fit into a truck bed too.
SteveS said
Aug 15, 2012
Not sure if you saw this one Derek, and they don't list the price, but it's close : Lift
Derek69SS said
Aug 15, 2012
Just called... nice lift, but over my budget at $4200.
Thanks for the heads-up though
SteveS said
Aug 15, 2012
Wow, it must be a nice. $4200 for a used 10,000 pound lift seems kind of high.
Lost in the 60s said
Aug 16, 2012
Heck with the lift........I want the dune buggy........
Tha Matco name is what makes it expensive. You can buy a 4 post 7-8k lift new for less than that.
I'm in no hurry, but if anyone sees a great deal on any of this stuff, I'm looking for some things to fill my shop up with.
-2-post and/or 4-post lifts
-Air-Compressor (2-stage 80gal upright preferred)
-Blasting cabinets
Let me know if you see anything... 5o7-Four Three Eight-89o7
Check out the post. I know there were some hoists.
Noticed this today. I think this is what John is using in his garage that Craig bought.
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/tls/3098183176.html
It's nice... 3 modes of use. 1) flat on the floor, 2) ramp mode, 3) lift mode
Pros:
Mode 1
- When not in use, it just lays on the floor and you drive up & on and park.
- In this mode the car is about 5" higher than normal, and you can roll under there to check on things (don't have to haul out a jack/ramps)
Mode 2
- In about 2 minutes (with a helper, 5 mins without) you've got a giant set of car ramps. Gets the oil pan about 2 ft off the floor.
- Most under-car service can be done in this mode.
Mode 3
- (once in mode 2) Get out the floor jack, and in about 5 minutes the entire car is about 2 feet off the ground
- VERY stable and safe
General:
- It's a helluva lot better than jackstands!
- Relatively fast to get the car in a servicable position
- Doesn't require a 10'+ ceiling
- Well made, and a quality item.
Cons:
- Suspension/Brake work isn't really possible. Like a 4-post ramp/storage lift the car is on it's wheels.
- A car that is not able to move under it's own power requires some creative imagineering to get it on the lift in mode 2 or 3.
- A car that does not have brakes requires some creative imagineering to get it on the lift in mode 2 or 3.
- Most floor jacks are either too tall (compressed/down) to fit under the lifting "hoop", or don't have the extension (raised height) for the rear legs to swing down. (Easily solved with some pieces of 2x6, under the main runners as shims, but still a pain)
- The supplied "approach ramps" SUCK. Using them there's quite a "hump" to get over, and the entire rig has a tendancy to slide. I built nice, long ones from 2x6 & plywood.
It's a good deal, a nice unit. I believe the long sections beak down into 2 halves to fit into a truck bed too.
Not sure if you saw this one Derek, and they don't list the price, but it's close : Lift
Just called... nice lift, but over my budget at $4200.

Thanks for the heads-up though
Heck with the lift........I want the dune buggy........
Tha Matco name is what makes it expensive. You can buy a 4 post 7-8k lift new for less than that.