Mid-Rise Lift

[CaptB]

So I thought I'd ask if anyone used a mid-rise lift during their build and if it was worth it.

Looking at a BendPak MD-6XP - BendPak MD-6XP Mid-Rise Portable Frame Lift.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bpi-5175730

I'd put in a regular size lift but due to my garage space I'd have to go with one similar to the MD-6XP.

This is certainly a nice to have but I've got back and leg issues from Gulf War I and II and I'm always looking for ways not to overstress my body.

Thanks in advance.

[GoDadGo]

You may want to take a gander a these too:

https://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/Specialty-Lifts-s/294.htm

[FLPBFoot]

As Steve said, I went with a quick jack and I love it. Easy to move around and store and the 3500 lb one will go under the car with the low ride height. I pretty much leave them on the floor and park the roadster over it. They sometime have pretty good sales so you can get a few hundred dollars off the price.

[tonywy]

I have that exact lift. I would definitely recommend it. It will do everything you need it to do.Bought mine back in 06, whew that went up in price.

[RoadRacer]

I have the quickjack 5000 too - costco always seem the best price on these (https://www.costco.com/quickjack-5%2C000-lb-capacity-portable-car-lift.product.100460313.html). Beating Steve by $300 :D

[jts359]

I have one from Greg Smith , Its great for working on the front end of a car or the rear end of the car But anything in the middle is difficult , But it sure beats a pump jack and jack stands , Ed

[Straversi]

My neighbor has one of these. MaxJax M6K. Not sure if this link will work but this is a great lift for low height garages.
https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjosKaxjfzxAhW2Ia0GHfE9D6QYABASGgJwdg&ae=2&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAASEuRo8K5A45_RmHuLW53iEw_olA&sig=AOD64_0SVuiWLkf8RgeqFI90z4msTLuWbw&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwjJmZ-xjfzxAhVU-p4KHT3NAwcQwg96BAgBEEQ&dct=1&adurl=

I’ve put my Mk-IV on it and it’s great.
-Steve

[JohnK]

For not too much more, you can get a proper 4-post lift. I have this one but there are several companies that make similar (identical?) lifts:

https://directlift.com/product/pro-park-8s/

I can drive onto the lift, and with the jack tray and optional jack, I can get the car off of all four wheels. The entire underside is open to work on. I have an 8' ceiling in my garage, so I can't park one car over another, but I can still get the roadster up high enough to be able to sit under it with a rolling stool to work on it.

[Geoff H]

I have a similar mid-rise lift for the same reasons. I bought it well after I was done the car and it did not take long to realize how helpful it would have been earlier on.

Really good for suspension work and some power train maintenance/repairs. Some challenges, creativity, and flexibility required for oil changes and repairs mid car. But I would most definitely buy again.

Geoff

[CaptB]

I picked up the Quickjack 7,000 for $1,349 plus tax at Home Depot.

Thanks for the recommendations!

[NAZ]

If you want to get off your back and knees you need a full size lift. Anything else is going to require crawling under the car.

Have you considered a "real" four-post lift with casters? If you have a level driveway you can park a four-post lift in the garage and use it to lift your vehicle as high as your ceiling will allow and for work underneath the car, simply roll it out into the driveway to use the full range of lift. Works great for pressure washing the underside too. Check out this lift that has an optional caster kit: https://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/four-post-lifts/hd-7p/ I've had two BP lifts and been using one or the other for 15-years trouble-free. My lift gets used everyday and at the end of the day my hauler gets parked on it in the shop.

Also, many muffler shops have four-post lifts outside their building so this could be another consideration to get into a full size lift. So don't box yourself in on lift choices just cause you have a low ceiling -- there may be ways around that.

[edwardb]

I had the earlier model of the MaxJax at our other house where the garage ceiling height wouldn't allow anything more. I highly recommend it. I have a sensitive back, so getting work up at a height where I'm not bending over excessively is huge. Whatever I'm working on, can adjust as needed. That's one of the big advantages of a lift, for me anyway, compared to a device that just lifts a fixed amount. Working underneath is easier too of course. With the MaxJax, you're not on your back or knees. A rolling stool is just the right height and work is way easier. My current garage shop has enough ceiling height for a full size lift, so enjoy the full height Bendpak I have now. But the MaxJax is a great alternative if that's all that fits.

[NC Cobra]

Can anybody provide an estimate of install costs for a 4 post lift with 110 power?

[JohnK]

I think I paid $600 for delivery and assembly for my 4 post lift. THere's no real "install" per se, beyond the assembly as it doesn't need to be bolted down like a 2 post lift does. This was actually one of the benefits of going for a 4 post lift for me, as I didn't need to worry if my garage slab was strong enough to support the install of a 2 post lift. Power is typically just a 15A 110V outlet.

[michael everson]

I have a mid rise, 4 post and 2 post. Almost all the work gets done on the midrise. Anything in the middle gets done on the 2 post. The midrise is incredibly useful. I bought a use Snap-on one from a body shop. Even the cheap chinese ones work very well. Mine goes about 4 feet high. The only think I use the 4 post for now is storage. The 2 post is also very handy but the 4 arms can really get in the way sometimes. Especially when doing side pipes. the quick jack just doesnt seem to go high enough to be useful during a build. If your choosing, go with the mid rise.
Mike