Hoist Advice for Home Use

lowmiata · Postby **lowmiata** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:17 pm

Thought about something like this?

http://www.katopark.com/optilift.htm

I was looking at something similar when i moved to sydney so I could still have 3 cars,
we found a house with a garage so i didn't bother

depending on what car you park underneath it you would easily fit two cars
just depends what the second car is really

Mactype · Postby **Mactype** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:39 pm

Daz wrote:
Mactype wrote:http://www.tufflift.com

Is that a recommendation or an FYI ?

I came across them, actually they sell the same chinese hoist that I was seeing at car shows in the US and got me thinking about all this. It seems to be the leading brand for the home user, but there are several more on the market. Each web site claims that the other peoples hoists are junk and will collapse on you... maybe they are all correct ?

I know a couple of guys that have these hoists and their quite happy with them.

2 posts are easier to work on cars with.

4 posts can give you secondary parking spots (and with cross beams and 4 bottle jacks you can take the wheels off etc...)

Juffa · Postby **Juffa** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 1:48 pm

How about something like this. I know it doesn't give as much clearance as a full height hoist, but good for those of us that have height restrictions in the garage.

http://www.ezcarlift.com/default.asp

J

MX5CHIC · Postby **MX5CHIC** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 2:13 pm

I use a Tufflift 2 post 4.5 tonne whenever I need to get under the MX-5, I've used it often over the past two years and it has been faultless. It belongs to a friend who services motorhomes who swears by the brand.

Postby **mx52nv** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 2:26 pm

Juffa wrote:How about something like this. I know it doesn't give as much clearance as a full height hoist, but good for those of us that have height restrictions in the garage.

http://www.ezcarlift.com/default.asp

J

Here is a very good write-up on the EZ Carlift -> clicky. :mrgreen:

Random pics - Lotis Exige

GT500

Even I am considering it .... when I am officially cleared by the doctors to work on cars again of course.

AUD$2500 each + international shipping eeek! :twisted:

Wonder if there is an Australian distributor...

Les @ MX5 Shop

*edit* price updated

philz · Postby **philz** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 2:55 pm

What's the price?

Postby **mx52nv** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 3:02 pm

philz - price updated for you mate! Hope you do not have a heart attack... :mrgreen:

philz · Postby **philz** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 3:06 pm

Thanks for that, lucky I had a defibrillator near by.

I'll just stick with my jackstands and low profile trolley jack. :mrgreen:

project.r.racing · Postby **project.r.racing** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:04 am

muzza2 wrote:2 post, 240VAC any day of the week.

a 4 post hoist you cant change ur suspension / wheels / brakes ect as the car still has the wheels on...

X2

4 posts is only good for engine and driveline stuff. 2 post will do everything.

greenMachine · Postby **greenMachine** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 12:45 pm

I am seriously thinking about a 2-poster for the new garage...

:mrgreen:

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 2:32 pm

there are a number of things that you would have to look at. The site has to be suitable with the concrete meeting the spec- the installation id's this. Many operations can be done with 4 wheel jacks, stands and ramps all of which can be tied to how much it would actually get used. You might even consider if you are likely to move house which then means another installation.. The usual processes of changing oil or doing brakes etc do not require a hoist. If you did want easier access onto ramps it would be a consideration to have a drive up system made ie to make the gradient suitable for the 5 with the low front access.

Alex · Postby **Alex** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 4:42 pm

Mr Morlock wrote:there are a number of things that you would have to look at. The site has to be suitable with the concrete meeting the spec- the installation id's this. Many operations can be done with 4 wheel jacks, stands and ramps all of which can be tied to how much it would actually get used. You might even consider if you are likely to move house which then means another installation.. The usual processes of changing oil or doing brakes etc do not require a hoist. If you did want easier access onto ramps it would be a consideration to have a drive up system made ie to make the gradient suitable for the 5 with the low front access.

OP also requires it for extra car storage, which can't be done with jack stands or ramps AFAIK

Daz · Postby **Daz** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 6:11 pm

Alex wrote:OP also requires it for extra car storage, which can't be done with jack stands or ramps AFAIK

Yep, I am after dual purpose, want to park another car under and also allow drive through for the other car.

Roof height is not an issue and both cars are low.

I think I will get a quote from tufflift this week, anyone else interested in seeing what they can do for a (small) group buy, just PM me and I will ask.

Apu · Postby **Apu** » Sun May 05, 2013 7:17 pm

Thread revival!

I've been thinking about getting a hoist, so would be interested in seeing if anyone still active on the forum has one?

Highly unlikely that I'll go for conventional workshop style posted hoist, but more likely a portable scissor hoist. The downside is that you can't get at the drivetrain or exhaust, but it's highly unlikely that I'll do stuff like that. I just want to do oil changes, bleed the brakes, etc.

Cartar appears to have a very well thought out one which has spring loaded wheels so it's portable until the weight of the pins the base to the ground. I'll be sending them a query.

I've seen some eBay ones for <$1000...but I don't think so.

Regie · Postby **Regie** » Sun May 05, 2013 7:33 pm

my uncle has one. I cant remember where it came from...but it has been used to it maximum. Much easier than jacking up the car

EDIT. pretty sure this is the hoist : http://radum.com.au/catalog/product_inf ... 4vcs4fo3u6