Port 911 Posted 14February, 2016 Report Share Posted 14February, 2016 Has anyone put a vehicle hoist in at home so you can double stack your cars, what brand did you choose, was there any issues you ran into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 14February, 2016 Report Share Posted 14February, 2016 I've got a 'Tuff Lift' 4 post, price included supply and install. They come with caster wheels so you can move them around - no need to bolt to the floor etc. The main consideration is height, fortunately 911's aren't that tall so mine just squeeze in within a 2.7m high (raked) ceiling. Snowman, Midnight 911, Fraz and 6 others 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port 911 Posted 15February, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 15February, 2016 That looks perfect, I have already looked at there website. Thank you hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 15February, 2016 Report Share Posted 15February, 2016 Love that garage! hugh and Port 911 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted 15February, 2016 Report Share Posted 15February, 2016 I really need to get one of these too. Port 911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garypgt3 Posted 15February, 2016 Report Share Posted 15February, 2016 Ditto. Tuff Lift hoists offer great service (complete delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance) and competitive pricing. Fraz, Port 911, hugh and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 15February, 2016 Report Share Posted 15February, 2016 I've got a 'Tuff Lift' 4 post, price included supply and install. They come with caster wheels so you can move them around - no need to bolt to the floor etc. The main consideration is height, fortunately 911's aren't that tall so mine just squeeze in within a 2.7m high (raked) ceiling.how many times have you brained yourself getting cars or bikes out? ByronBayChris, smule and Port 911 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 15February, 2016 Report Share Posted 15February, 2016 I have been looking at some 2 post lifts, but apparently they are not good for longer term storage, as the suspension is designed to be under load at rest.I have seen some make up some platforms for the 2 post lifts so you have the best of both worlds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 15February, 2016 Report Share Posted 15February, 2016 how many times have you brained yourself getting cars or bikes out?Once when initially installed, its a small price to pay for the security and well being of my cars. It definitely works well for me and my available space, if your not using them everyday then its a good option. My bikes are getting their own hanger shortly - then I can maybe add another one and make it 2 up/2 down! ByronBayChris and MFX 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 15February, 2016 Report Share Posted 15February, 2016 Ugh! Ya making me sick you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegums Posted 13July, 2018 Report Share Posted 13July, 2018 On 2/15/2016 at 7:59 AM, hugh said: I've got a 'Tuff Lift' 4 post, price included supply and install. They come with caster wheels so you can move them around - no need to bolt to the floor etc. The main consideration is height, fortunately 911's aren't that tall so mine just squeeze in within a 2.7m high (raked) ceiling. Just to confirm, 2.7m is from the top of the white car to the floor? What sort of flooring is required? What is the width including any control boxes etc? and the length. I've seen the catalogue but just want to seek an owner's true opinion. Looking to install 2 into my garage. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 13July, 2018 Report Share Posted 13July, 2018 I’ve just had 4 tuff lift hydro packs installed. Should have some pics next week. They have 2 legs with load spreading feet and a full width tray. You can also gang them together so they share a central post, saving a lot of installation width. The two trays still operate independently. Mine are set up in 2 linked pairs. 2x2x2 = 8 spots! https://tufflift.com.au/product/tl2-7hp/ hugh and GTP911 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 13July, 2018 Report Share Posted 13July, 2018 3 minutes ago, OBRUT said: I’ve just had 4 tuff lift hydro packs installed. Should have some pics next week. They have 2 legs with load spreading feet and a full width tray. You can also gang them together so they share a central post, saving a lot of installation width. The two trays still operate independently. Mine are set up in 2 linked pairs. 2x2x2 = 8 spots! https://tufflift.com.au/product/tl2-7hp/ Sounds amazing. You are my hero! 24 minutes ago, reggiegums said: Just to confirm, 2.7m is from the top of the white car to the floor? What sort of flooring is required? What is the width including any control boxes etc? and the length. I've seen the catalogue but just want to seek an owner's true opinion. Looking to install 2 into my garage. Thanks in advance. 2.7 is my max ceiling height, the cars are sitting probably 50-100mm below that. Typically they are 2.6m wide and you can actually get brackets that bring the mechanism to the rear of the post (as opposed to the side) so you can actually get them pretty much hard up against the wall. I have a standard 6.0 x 6.0m garage and I now have 2 x side by side with a small amount of room to spare - I did have to get a wider garage door though to be able to get off/on each hoist (its still tight but workable). Lucky I have little old 911's, 991 would be a different story. OBRUT and reddahaydn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegums Posted 16July, 2018 Report Share Posted 16July, 2018 On 7/13/2018 at 3:39 PM, hugh said: Sounds amazing. You are my hero! 2.7 is my max ceiling height, the cars are sitting probably 50-100mm below that. Typically they are 2.6m wide and you can actually get brackets that bring the mechanism to the rear of the post (as opposed to the side) so you can actually get them pretty much hard up against the wall. I have a standard 6.0 x 6.0m garage and I now have 2 x side by side with a small amount of room to spare - I did have to get a wider garage door though to be able to get off/on each hoist (its still tight but workable). Lucky I have little old 911's, 991 would be a different story. Thanks Hugh. The issue is my garage can currently fit 2 cars length wise only. Thinking if its its worthwhile fitting 2 hoists. Would be a bitch to move the 3 cars to get the one on the inside hoist. Decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 16July, 2018 Report Share Posted 16July, 2018 5 minutes ago, reggiegums said: Thanks Hugh. The issue is my garage can currently fit 2 cars length wise only. Thinking if its its worthwhile fitting 2 hoists. Would be a bitch to move the 3 cars to get the one on the inside hoist. Decisions. So you currently have a tandem parking arrangement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegums Posted 16July, 2018 Report Share Posted 16July, 2018 1 hour ago, hugh said: So you currently have a tandem parking arrangement? Yes, thats the word i was searching for, tandem. I want to double the storage space as the 964 and R32 GTR are currently parked offsite. Its hoists for now or wait till 2023 till the right-of-way gets paved. hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalai Posted 16July, 2018 Report Share Posted 16July, 2018 1 hour ago, reggiegums said: Yes, thats the word i was searching for, tandem. I want to double the storage space as the 964 and R32 GTR are currently parked offsite. Its hoists for now or wait till 2023 till the right-of-way gets paved. Front hoist would have to be in the raised position to allow cars from behind through as the Tuff lift hoist appears to have a lip at the far end. Hugh will be able to confirm. The hassle of moving the cars around must be the lesser evil compared to paying for the storage and accessing the cars from another location? I currently have four cars nose to tail and it is pretty much as the Castle quote if I want to get to the fourth car! GTP911 and hugh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 16July, 2018 Report Share Posted 16July, 2018 First hoist test today! Hydro Park. 4937mm wide for a pair. Dalai, hugh, GTP911 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegums Posted 16July, 2018 Report Share Posted 16July, 2018 54 minutes ago, OBRUT said: First hoist test today! Hydro Park. 4937mm wide for a pair. Could you let me know where you sourced these? Cost? Concrete requirements? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 17July, 2018 Report Share Posted 17July, 2018 23 hours ago, reggiegums said: Could you let me know where you sourced these? Cost? Concrete requirements? Thanks Pm sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Posted 26August, 2018 Report Share Posted 26August, 2018 Need advice...building a house and my architects don’t understand that I “need” as many garage spots as possible. I’ve considered a hoist/lift however am concerned about clearance with a panel garage door. Roller doors are not being considered. As yet the dimensions are 8500mm(W) x 7500mm(Depth) for a triple garage. Ideally I need space for 4-5 cars. Has anyone used pivot jacks that slide under individual wheels to turn a car 90degrees? I think I can potentially pivot one car parallel to the back wall and retain 3 spaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 26August, 2018 Report Share Posted 26August, 2018 I’ve used go jacks before. Good on flat ground but they take a fair bit of time to position and then individually raise. Ok for mid to long term storage, not for regular use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrera28 Posted 26August, 2018 Report Share Posted 26August, 2018 I like Go Jacks and they work well, before buying make sure that your wheels are not too wide. My rear tyres would not fit in the Go Jacks as they were too wide, luckily I had a smaller set of tyres and swapped them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Posted 26August, 2018 Report Share Posted 26August, 2018 Thanks. I would prefer a hoist. Just gotta figure our absolute dimensions required of a hoist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1q2w3e4r Posted 26August, 2018 Report Share Posted 26August, 2018 5 hours ago, Gas said: Need advice...building a house and my architects don’t understand that I “need” as many garage spots as possible. I’ve considered a hoist/lift however am concerned about clearance with a panel garage door. Roller doors are not being considered. As yet the dimensions are 8500mm(W) x 7500mm(Depth) for a triple garage. Ideally I need space for 4-5 cars. Has anyone used pivot jacks that slide under individual wheels to turn a car 90degrees? I think I can potentially pivot one car parallel to the back wall and retain 3 spaces. Make sure they build the slab for the garage thick enough or it won't take the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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