Need a hoist.

[dodge man]

I have been wanting a hoist lately and thought I had found one that would work. When I built my garage/shop, I had no idea how much a hoist was or that I could afford one some day. That being the case, my ceilings are about 8'-4" high. I found a hoist that is designed as a portable unit and would work perfect in my garage. It won't lift high, but high enough that you could get under a vehicle on a short stool. The problem is it has a lift capacity of 6000 lbs. I just bought a Dodge 3/4 ton and the curb weight is listed at about 6700 pounds. It seems kind of pointless to have a hoist that won't lift my truck.

The only other style I have found that would work is the drive over style that looks like a giant scissor style lift. Those would be good most of the time but the lift fills up most of the middle of the vehicle, so depending on what you are doing, it would often be in the way.

I've though about adding on to my garage, there is plenty of room, but I don't want to spend that much money just so I can have a hoist. I've also though about raising the ceiling, but once again, the cost doesn't seem worth it.

Any ideas?

 

[mj007]

Are you anywhere near Galesburg? Reason I ask is I spent the first 7 years of my life in Alexis and still have relatives in that area

How about something like one of those 'display ramps' that you see at car dealerships that you drive up onto and the vehicle's weight causes the ramp to go level?

 

[dodge man]

I'm about an hour drive south of Galesburg. They do make hoists that you just drive your car on, but they don't work as well if you want to pull your wheels and tires off.

 

[Diamondpilot]

First weigh your truck. GM 3/4 ton regular can is the only truck that is that light. No way a Ford or Dodge is. They are more like 7500# to 800/#

Chris

 

[mj007]

I'm about an hour drive south of Galesburg. They do make hoists that you just drive your car on, but they don't work as well if you want to pull your wheels and tires off.

Roger that -

 

[mwb]

Rally Dual Deck - 12,000 lbs.

Raising your ceiling might give you more options. If you can only raise it a couple of feet maybe you are better off (financially) with a really good floor jack?

 

[newbury]

SEARCH is your friend.
There was a discussion in my thread http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/trailers-transportation/220709-any-recommendations-car-lift.html

A few brands stood out for quality.

You can get one that just stops lifting when your cab meets the ceiling.

 

[dodge man]

Yeah I remember that thread. This is the lift I'd like to get, but I want a higher capacity than 6000 lbs. I could probably live with a 4 post lift also.

Car Guy Garage: 6,000 lbs. Portable Two Post Lift