Watch this Video BEFORE Installing a Vehicle / Car Lift!

[@brentandlinz06]

I own a garage door service and installation company in LA. You need a Liftmaster 8500 jack shaft operator. You also need to convert your door to a "high lift". This will raise the tracks up within 6" of the ceiling. To do this you will need longer cables, tapered drums, a couple pieces of vertical track, some flag brackets, and possibly some new springs. This will allow you to use the lift with the door open.

[@greggo502]

Yep got three in my garage and they work great. Brian take note! Also love your videos!

[@williamkinney8435]

Brent Riskey bmop

[@davesponaugle9918]

Plus the jack shaft operators are very quiet.

[@MuffinMan0521]

I did the same thing in my garage for my lift.

[@milwscruffy]

Biggest Problem I've had with the jack shaft Liftmaster is the remote has zero range. You literally have to be on top of the door for it to work and the manual states one car length range. Funny how the standard Liftmaster door openers have a good 100-150 foot range. Have never understood why this is.

[@TheTexasCoder]

As far as height concern, you can remove your current garage door opener and replace it with a jack shaft (mounts to the left or right of the door and connects to the torsion bar). I personally installed a Lift Master 8500, and love it! You may also want to consider adding another garage door panel and then moving your rails up. From the video, it looks like your door rails hang a good 3 feet from your ceiling, you could easily get your door to come within inches of your ceiling, clearing up a ton of space. Keep us posted man!

[@_Wai_Wai_]

sounds like a significant job.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Good job buddy. Screw the people who tell you that you aren't qualified.

[@Teriaki123]

susan Sun k

[@nikovbn839]

Just watched how they installed a lift at JerryRig's place. Neither of them is qualified. I hope it doesn't backsire in any serious way.

[@rd946]

Congrats on the new lift! You're excitement is not weird, it's something only anyone who works on cars will understand!

[@chargermopar]

Have a really tiny garage here, had to put the lift outside on a slab, but felt uneasy with a 4 inch slab. Jackhammered holes and drilled 4 foot holes with the Bobcat and filled with concrete and have a cage with galvanized threaded rods sticking out. Lift works great and doubled my car storage space! Put a aluminum carport as a roof.

[@briansmobile1]

Sounds good!

[@npsit1]

I bought a 2 post lift for my parents back in 2006.. It was the most amazing thing we could have ever done. But my dad is getting older now and he wants me to take it when I have a workshop to put it in because he doesn't really care much for working on his cars now. When they poured the concrete for the floor, they made the footings for the lift a 2 foot cube and added thicker re-bar to it. Works great! The only issue we had, was the hydraulic tank is plastic and wouldn't stay on the motor with all the fluid in it. So we ran a steel strap around the whole thing and never had a problem after that.

[@JerryRigEverything]

Glad we got to use this bad boy to lift my truck 2 years ago!

[@jaredtippets6255]

Woah what’s up

[@briansmobile1]

Heck ya man! Can't wait to see you smiling like this next week!

[@acwright]

Jerry gonna break one of these down?

[@Kls1972sm]

Awesome vids guys..LOVE your channels...MORE MORE MORE MORE.....

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[@brianbeaurate3300]

Happy for you brother! All the hard times your family has had, and raising your daughter, and being so helpful to everyone on KZbin, it was time that you got a break and a gift!

[@Fleet23Kustums]

How did you bleed the lift only thing you didn't show in the video

[@Recovering_Californian]

Side mount garage door opener will free up all of that space above.

[@Jmodderator]

Having not a year ago purchased and installed my own lift, I know that joy in your eyes. It really does change your life or work. Nice job covering the important things like concrete and anchors. I have a Greg Smith lift, 9VpV and I've had a 1999 Tahoe to a Subaru Baja up and it's performed well. Just make sure you grease the inner AND outer slides in the columns. If it ever sings you a whale song, grease the front slides/glides.

[@Jmodderator]

+Jmodderator Door height issue.. Jackshaft opener and high rise rails. This will bring the door up to the top of your ceiling where it will slide in from there at ceiling height. Jackshaft opener sets on the side of the torsion spring and cranks up the door from the side.

[@briansmobile1]

+Jmodderator Thanks! Mine does sing near the top on the way down- I bet that's it.

[@Jmodderator]

Wow, you do read every comment. Hope you get your lift smoothed out.

[@briansmobile1]

I don't always reply in a timely fashion, but yeah. Will do!

[@briansmobile1]

+Jmodderator Thanks!

[@sms3736]

Brian I think the best option for your garage door opener situation it to change out your door track to high lift track and for your door opener I would go ahead and use a Jackshaft operator as for brands your best option is probably a LiftMaster Model 8500 there for you can utilize your existing remote controls for your current openers. If you have any questions you can seed me a message. I do garage door and opener work as a side job I also know people who can also answer any questions you may have on this.

[@wymple09]

I have purchased 2 lifts from Greg Smith Equipment. One for my son, like this one in the video, a 9000 lb lift (safely), they are tested to 1.5 times that. For my nephew we went up a size so he could have more width and height, as well as a stronger rating. The larger one has a brace bar across the top and no plate across the floor. I highly recommend spending the few hundred extra for it. We have been very happy with both of them. Life savers. Don't mean to sound like a fanboy, but that's how it is. New we spent 1800 & 2400, as I recall.

[@srvjediknightsrv750]

I don't understand why companies are so rude if they aren't making money ...I am happy to talk to someone and even explain to them how to fix things over the phone ....hmmmm humanity

[@amandagardner565]

if they are paid on commission or minimum wage + commission then a non sale phone call is cutting into their take home pay, sad but true.

[@Rhaspun]

That's why some companies are more successful than others. Pre-sales work needs to be done prior to any sales. If I were the CEO of that company I would have called that technical support person who behaved like that.

[@PandaMan02]

Because they get in trouble for not meeting excessive expectations, and chatting with people every that interrupt that frequently can cost you your job

[@davec.3198]

I'm in technical sales and I connect people all the time w/o making any money. I spend hours on the phone doing this. I mainly do it in hopes they will see me as a valuable resource that can help them and they will think of me when they need help.

[@abz5485]

Ahh because this guy is making a video about how much cheaper it is not going through Greg Smith. Not sure why that’s hard to understand. Why is this guy wasting that companies time.

[@marks146]

Look up LiftMaster 3800 Jackshaft door opener on Amazon. That's the door opener I use. It keeps the ceiling open so you can lift right up to the rafters. I'm still saving up for my first lift. Watching you I'm more inspired than ever. Thanks for all the GREAT videos.

[@susansun4132]

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[@savageoutdoors474]

A lift will change your life. They are so handy. I love mine.

[@savageoutdoors474]

The lift I have, came in the garage of the house I bought. I have no idea how much it was.

[@edwaggonersr.7446]

Call a garage door company. I don't think what you want to do is difficult. It's great to see you get a new lift, what a blessing that will be.

[@tbirdracefan]

+Ed Waggoner Sr. (Papatch) As said before, a jackshaft opener is needed. BUT, you also need to change to a hi lift door. The hardware (Rails, drums at the end of the torsion bar, etc.) need to be changed. Not expensive but the right parts are needed. Then your door can go up near the ceiling.

[@jimjacobson4797]

As was said get a side mount, wall door opener. I've had all kinds and recently installed a wall-mount for a 16x9' insulated door in WY. It is - by far - the best opener I've ever had. They aret more expensive but will free the space to the ceiling. Make sure it has a tension release input which will shut down the motor if the cable comes off the spool. I've not had it happen but am told it's a huge deal. Excellent clip BTW.

[@g.cooney6599]

I just found your video (2 years late!) and enjoyed your delivery and content. I have had a 9000 lb Rotary lift at my house for 15 years now. That and radiant floor heat. I am in my 60s and have not worked off the floor since. Don't ever get old! All of your suggestions were very good. I would like to make one more suggestion. Please shake the car EVERY time it leaves the floor. I do this at the back bumper. This checks my lift arm placement and the balance of the vehicle while aloft before I go under it. I (touch wood) have not dropped a vehicle yet! Again great video! I bet you arrived at a solution for the garage door opener by now. Good luck with building your Garage Majhal!

[@frank1380]

I designed my garage around the lift I wanted to get. A jackshaft door opener is exactly what you need. I installed mine myself so I have no doubt you could too.

[@RanchRodCustoms]

God I want a lift so fricken bad!! I'm 36 years old now and I really don't want to crawl around on the floor anymore. Got to keep my eye out for a good deal like this!!!!Great video by the way. So happy for you!

[@briansmobile1]

+Joe Crofts Thanks Joe!

[@nd318865]

Liftmaster Elite Series 8500. Brian, had to run out to get the model number. I replaced my crappy old Craftsman with this unit by myself taking longer to take the old unit down and take it apart to recycle, than I did to install the new wall mounted unit. VERY happy with it.

[@bradnimbus4836]

"I don't have time for you" I would have hung up and called the previous guy back and asked to be connected to someone higher above the previous knobend who said he didn't have time for someone who has HIS equipment. Hopefully he sees this video and the great job you've done installing it. Brian man, nothing makes for a better Sunday morning than some coffee and the white board. That wondrous gift from the gods has taught me more than 13 years of public school and two years of technical college. I'd L O V E to have a lift like that but with my gypsy life it'd be hard to achieve without as much as a house......... lol. Speaking of which. I have a question. I'm going to be taking my van ( '97 Dodge B3500cargo 360 magnum, 3.90 posi woo!) to the Banff mountain area for a month or so and I'm going to be spending time between a snow hut and my van. My living area is set up for -40 (celsius) weather but how do I make sure my van will start when I really need it to? It'll be idling about 4 hours a day maximum but I'll be unable to plug it in. I have a new battery that was the biggest I could fit with a cold crank of 850. Van's running excellent and starts great. Will it be ok starting in the early mornings without block heat when it hits -45? Sorry for the unrelated question (like always) but there aren't many people I trust with such an important question. I know there are inevitable winter preparation videos incoming but I may have set sail for the mountains before then. Thanks again for the videos and wisdom. Imagine how smart the world would be if everyone took the time to share the knowledge they've accumulated in video as well as you have. Keep up the good work and congratulations for your lift. Hard work pays off.

[@briansmobile1]

+Brad Nimbus You're welcome Brad! I'm jealous! That sounds AMAZING! There's no substitute for a block heater when it's -45C° Synthetic 0W oil helps, good insulation around the battery and engine compartment helps. A double battery setup helps (wired in Parallel), but that heat goes a long way. To make that happen an hour before starting you could do a small generator that can be started in advance, but at least your van isn't diesel right? What do you do? Are you a guide or a photographer? Hunting expeditions maybe?

[@bradnimbus4836]

+briansmobile1 Fantastic information Brian! I was considering picking up a small generator as a back up electricity supply in case stuff hits the fan. What could I use as an insulator? I do have several high wattage power inverters, would it be possible to plug the van into itself to warm up that heater before start? No diesel, petrol for this fella! I'm neither a guide or a photographer. I operate heavy machinery during the day and I'm a computer technician at night. I've always had an incredible thirst for adventure and when I'm not working or tinkering on my vehicles, I'm off in search interesting places I can explore. Banff is beautiful in the winter and I'm stoked to be able to spend so much time there on the cheap. Thank you for the tips. I'm going to look into the dual battery setup too. That'd be great for a high wattage inverter. Thanks again Brian!

[@speakrighttogod]

LOVE the TEAM spirit in all the folks offering solutions for more overhead space/height as it pertains to the garage door, especially from those who do it with humility (versus the dimwit approach)!! Thank you Brian for sharing and making the videos. Giving, giving, giving is what makes the world a better place. God bless you and prosper you in your endeavors!

[@LynxStarAuto]

Nice to see you coming up Brian. I'm partial to your work ethic because I too was mobile for many years. I went from jacks/stands, to a ranger Qwik Lift. Then finally to a shop with an in ground rotary lift. I know the feeling of pushing a button and up, and up, and up it goes! Congrats, and don't stop hustling.

[@briansmobile1]

+Lynx Star Automotive (Gabe V) Thanks Gabe! I appreciate it!

[@nottyvondutchmusic2354]

Having installed and decommissioned hundreds of lifts of all shapes and sizes (its my job) heres just a tip for folks who have to install in a building they dont own, or plan on moving from in the future. Always drill all the way through the concrete, so u can just pound down the anchors through the post plate or foot and through the concrete, and then fill the holes with quikrete, instead of having to cut them down. Makes it easier to move the posts as well as you wont have to lift the post up off the exposed part of the anchors. It also gives the shank on the anchor a little extra to bite on to. Another tip, 90 and 90 is what we call it in the business. Every 90 days, re torque your anchors at 90 foot pounds and I don't mean loosen them and torque at 90, just make sure they are at least at 90. The 150 or whatever the manufacturer calls for at installation is only needed at installation. Doing the full 150 time and time again after you've installed can tear up the concrete, and cause stress cracks, and once that happens, it has to be cut out and re poured to solve the issue, it's quite expensive. Stay away from lithium grease when you are maintaining your lift as well, as it attracts dirt. Use just regular red axle grease for inside the columns, and PB for the other bits and bobs (locks, arm pads, pulleys, arm pins etc) And the most important advice I can ever offer to anyone using a lift. ALWAYS use your locks meaning get the vehicle to your desired height and then lower the car onto the post locks . One, it could save your life, and two it puts less strain on the hydraulics and cables/chains. If the hydraulics go, and they do, the cable etc isn't going to save you, they are only really there to balance the load when lifting and lowering. Lastly, Yes the lift manufacture who made your lift are right assholes, even when it comes to certified installers like myself. I've had the misfortune of having to deal with them. Great vids, found you from ETCG, now subbed, sorry for the book.

[@barch6051]

Analysis Paralysis.....awesome! I have a Dannmar 10cx, best money I've ever spent. Just keep in mind if you ever end up trying to pull a rear axle shaft you may not have enough room on the wall side. I agree with the jack shaft opener to solve your garage door problem.

[@johnferguson7235]

+B Arch Turn the car around and back it onto the lift to get full access to both sides.

[@johnclamshellsp1969]

Great video. To get a higher lift for your car, install a LiftMaster Elite Series 8500W. Your overhead track will be gone because your new oper is mounted on the side. Replace the garage door springs also

[@ozzstars_cars]

great video man, thanks for making it. i have been wanting to purchase a lift for years now. the older i get the harder it gets to use a jack and crawl underneath the car.

[@Muffin_Masher]

Your idea of adding another panel (door higher) is a good one I think, not only will it move everything up out of the way it will also give you more clearance to get higher vehicles in, and less chance of the door being in the way when open, working with the door closed can be unpleasant but if it has to be closed to lift the car high enough you don't get a choice in the matter

[@RobertWilliamsSr]

Looks pretty cool. I just bought a used one from a guy that installs new ones professionally - $1500 installed and I love it!

[@dougyoung221]

Poured the concrete slab for my lift two weeks ago. Yes it was cold but not too cold as to freeze. I am close to two times your age so given the difficulty of working on the ground at any age imagine the grin that will be on my face once it's operational. Bought a 10,000# lift on eBay for a little over $1,600 with free shipping. The affordability is what sold me. I will need 14' ceilings to get my step vans high enough to work under. I'm very happy to join the brotherhood of lift owners, only wish I could have done it years ago.

[@briansmobile1]

Congratulations Doug! I hope I'm doing this when I'm 82 as well!

[@dougyoung221]

Congratulations Brian, not only did you get a nice lift but you look much younger then you are. 68 is my age, if I was 82 I would certainly think twice before getting a lift out of concern for the limited time left to use it. Unless of course I had a son like you and then I would consider it an investment in the future. I like your videos.

[@paultomasetti5164]

Got the titan scissor lift myself, same as harborF. Can use it in the garage with low cars(did trans on Honda Civic).or in the drive way, I use 1/4” plate 12” wide for the wheels to roll. Lifts my k2500 burb with 7.4 no problem. Just sucks in winter(WI). Wish I had more room. My arthritis is thankful I have what I have. Happy for you, even though this is an old vid

[@devinvian7173]

Thanks for the great video. I purchased a lift earlier this year and installed it myself, but the instructions were not clear on how to adjust the cables so the locks would engage at the same time. Thanks to your video, I will now be able to get them adjusted properly. Thanks again. I enjoy watching all your videos.

[@maksimkosover2993]

I think you got plenty of suggestions here and I will just add what I have done in my own house by myself. I installed a liftmaster Jackshaft opener, then I bought a door lift kit, which included all necessary parts (brackets, rail extensions, new drums and springs). At the time I did not have torsion springs at all and just the regular extension springs on the side. You already have the torsion spring setup, so you will just have to relocate it higher. I am surprised you waited this long to get a lift, but you seem to have a plan! Good luck with it!

[@briansmobile1]

+Maksim Kosover I've never heard of a door lift kit- I'll have to pursue that.

[@maksimkosover2993]

+briansmobile1 Here is the link to the outfit I used back in 2011, ddmgaragedoors.com/parts/high-lift/custom-garage-door-high-lift-conversion-kit-quote.php The guy's name is Dan and he was super nice, guided me through the whole thing. He has a form where you fill in all dimensions and he creates a custom kit for you. Let me know if you need any other info. The jackshaft opener from liftmaster is great as well, super quiet, auto dead bolt mechanism, and completely out of the way. Good luck!

[@Txmodels]

@@briansmobile1 I work in the garage door industry and yes the jack shaft opener is a great option and you can install it very easy.

[@bransonred1]

Good video Brian. I can listen to you explain how to do anything, all day long. You're a natural teacher.

[@Mahigeer1]

"You have come a long way baby". Congrats. Looks like KZbin has been good to you. It has been a long time since I have watched your videos. All the best.

[@ruisilva6995]

Hi, your best option for your garage door is to replace it with a durosteel rollup door. I did and I’m super happy with.

[@eldoradony]

I put a floor scissors lift in my garage and had the same issue with the opener. You need a Lift Master 3800. It attaches to the torsion spring bar on one side. Unfortunately there isn't much you can do to modify the door tracks to use the lift with the door open.

[@Charles77598]

I have a Chevy HHR and it is to low to the ground. To keep it level I have to have a lift. I don't even have a garage....therefore I hire a mechanic to do the work on my car... Thanks for sharing your video! Great job!

[@goriverman]

I put a bendpac lift in about 18 years ago in my garage. Same style a little heavier duty. I have about 11 1/2 foot ceiling in my garage. I just extended the track up a couple of feet and used one of those wind up springs in ft of the door and hugged the ceiling with my garage door opener. I can get most cars up all the way or at least be able to work under It comfortably. My sons use it mostly now to work on there cars.

[@bicycle697]

Thank you Brian!! You have given us so much of your time and intellect. I am so happy you got your lift, finally!!! You deserve it!

[@TheRick2130]

on bigger garage door, the motor is mounted beside those helper spring and its driven by pulley and belt, you could try converting your garage door motor to side mount or get a liftmaster side mount

[@NebukedNezzer]

you did the best lift video ever. there is a professional installation video but. you showed more of the things to actually consider and do for a regular person to get this accomplished. As for the garage door. for the present just remove the opener and open/close it by hand. if its lubed and adjusted properly the door should work easy.

[@thebackwoodsmechanic5029]

We had two of those in our first 2 bays , they are easy to use and operate as long as its operated correctly.

[@don-cw1yz]

Brian, you are like a little kid with a new toy. I mean that in a good way. I am sure the new lift will help tremendously with your work.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Man, I wish I would've found this vid just a year ago! Would've made my life 100x easier! I ended up buying one from Greg Smith Equipment in Oct. of 2017. They had a sale on their 10k lb. super-symmetric lift. Only catch was I had to drive up there (NH) and pick it up (hour and a half from central MA - saved another $200 in shipping costs). Was $2k out the door at the time, so I jumped. Problem was, I ran into all kinds of delays and cost overruns on my building. Thing sat under tarps on pallets in my driveway for 8 months! Not ideal at all, but when the price is right, you've gotta move. Glad I did, since they're $645 more now, not including shipping! Big jump in price! My install was a little more exciting - I had the release cable adjusted wrong, so my 6k lb. Silverado came down sideways from full height! That was fun, lol, especially since it was leaning TOWARDS ME! Then after multiple lifts, I failed to notice the truck rolling forward on the park pawl every time I lowered it, and it slipped off the back of the frame as it curves upward - luckily the truck wasn't very high off the ground, and it landed on its wheels. Also noticed one column tilt when the truck fell! All the studs had pulled from the concrete! Had to retorque them all. Got my heart pumping, and was a couple great lessons to RESPECT my new shop tool! Thankfully no one was hurt or killed. GREAT vid, man! Just wish I had found it sooner.

[@gusorviston1]

Speak the truth.. Once you put one in, you will wonder why it took so long. I scored a 4 post Ranger for 500 never installed.. but then needed a 2 post to separate my jeep/and frame. just installed it yesterday.. LOVE BOTH of them.. benefits and drawbacks to each.

[@josephtucci3666]

Hi Brain I have a direct lift HR 8000 and put it in my self cost $1617 to my door new It was a lot of work but WOW is that the coolest thing a car guy can have or what IMHO that is a very well built lift! Best of luck Joe

[@luskshoe]

13:02. Maybe it's not seen by as many as you hoped, but YES and THANK YOU for including those details!

[@thedailyvariety4407]

I have an 80x50 5 bay garage and I’m a few days from installing a similar lift and giggling as I lift it up and down. Very cool

[@hillearybrown7083]

You giggled like a little girl when you were talking about the lift, And this summer I will giggle like a little girl when I install one! God I hate lying on the ground. best wishes to you

[@jimmiller9641]

I put in Lift Master 8500w (jack shaft openers) on my doors so I wouldn’t have an opener in the way. It’s also super quite and has a battery back up. I love them.

[@macspelling2239]

Hello, I enjoy all your videos, thank you. I just built a pole barn (hired some guys to install the door, a little out of my range) I have 14' ceilings, but didn't want a garage door opener in the way for when I someday get a lift. They suggested a jack shaft opener that turns the shaft where the torsion springs set. Pretty cool. Thanks again.

[@TheVintageEngineer]

Liftmaster 3800 Garage Door Opener is what you need. Its a side mount jackshaft garage door opener. No track, nothing overhead except for your door rails.

[@MisterFixItVideos]

Anthony Shelton what's the difference between the 3800 and the previously mentioned 8500?

[@ssh7778]

Having a lift must be soooo nice, I know you need and deserve your lift. Thank you for all your great videos

[@SeanBZA]

You get a kit to take that auto door operator rack and turn it sideways, using a pulley system and some steel cabling to allow it to fit almost all just above the door. You have the height there, and it also has an advantage that the door can be lifted from both edges, so it does not skew at all. Your door is light enough to do it. You might want to look at getting some IR outdoor sensors and put them on brackets front and rear and sideways, so that you have a very loud buzzer to alert you to the last 5 inches before convertible conversion time when lifting.

[@leebushong669]

You can move your garage door operator over to the left side of the door and attach it to the style on that side, that may be enough clearance for a car, hard to tell from your free space in the video, also that would be free. Or you could purchase a jack shaft operator that mounts to the torsion tube like mikeallenbrown suggested. Good luck, great videos!

[@jessesmith1181]

I called Greg Smith equip about a lift and they told me to compare theirs to others. So I did and the others had larger and thicker columns. I ordered my lift out of texas 8 years ago and couldn't be happier.

[@supercoupe6288]

I'm getting ready to install a lift in my new pole barn and i didn't want regular garage doors so i found some roll-up doors from Menards, mine are the 400m type heavy duty but you might go for the 200m.

[@ranmas2004]

pretty awesome Im looking for a low celing 2 post lift as well. the garage door opened can be changed to one that rolls the garage up from the wall so you can get the car higher too.

[@cascivic]

awesome brian! im sure you could figure out a wire to go to both sides to pull that release without having to order it!

[@Cruner62]

I installed a two post 4 tonne lift and wonder how I managed before. Just one thing I added - I had a 6 inch reinforced concrete base but I have seen some installations that have pulled out the floor anchors so I fitted stainless steel wires to the top of each post to give belt an braces extra support.

[@briansmobile1]

I thought about that, but one of my contractor friends I asked said not to on grounds it would just cause more damage to the garage and would still go down if it was going to anyway. Kind of like the scene in the Dumbo movie when the tent falls on everybody.

[@DJDevon3]

Hey man thank you for making quality videos and giving quality advice. You provide a great service and value to youtube viewers. Please take precautions with your lift, there are plenty of guys that get killed by those things failing every year. Stay safe and take care of your body.

[@ProbablySky]

You're an informative and well-spoken guy. Nice videos dude.

[@johnpurdy7931]

Brian, thanks for your videos! I work on my own subarus, chevy truck and now a ford f250. My next journey is a lift, just not sure what type I want to get but I have to rearrange my rafters in the ceiling and garage door opener so I have my work cut out for me.

[@wysetech2000]

Congrats on the lift, Brian Should make your life much easier. We have an identical lift in our shop and we have had a cylinder seal leak and had to be repaired. I almost had my hand blown off when the lift button stuck and actually exploded the cover off of the box, not once but twice in a couple of months. Was not impressed. There should have been a relay installed to carry the heavy current instead of just the button. A relay has been added and so far it's been ok since.

[@wbforsure2104]

For the garage door opener being in the way....I use a liftmaster that is mounted on the wall beside the door on the end of the jack shaft.

[@amandagardner565]

Hi brian, great video, i had a young guy living next door who installs hoist for his dad's company, and everything you say is very true. i have a very old 4 post hoist at home because the concrete would not have supported a 2 poster. awesome tool for preventing back ache :) one suggestion i would make, colored marks at one foot increments front and back of the post, great way to remind oneself of getting the balance right before lifting. (proportioned for an asymmetric lift)

[@MechInvent]

Thanks for this video Brian! I’ve had my eyes on a lift for over a year now, and I liked this video most. Tomorrow I will seal the deal... and it happens to be the same lift. I was worried that my narrow garage wouldn’t be workable, but it looks like you make it work!

[@briansmobile1]

Welcome James! Post up your picks on the FB page when you're done!

[@MechInvent]

briansmobile1 update... the lift is made in China and they are out of stock until May 😕. Soon though. Hope you are doing well.

[@rickers62]

Awesome video! Been thinking about my own lift and this is great info. My boss tackled the garage door problem with Liftmaster Jackshafts. He had them installed by a contractor and had the garage door rails mounted as close to the ceiling as he could.

[@ImpalamansGarage]

What did you do with your garage door opener? I have a Forward BP9, which is basically the same as yours. I do not have a garage door opener. Just have a manual door and I just shut the door before lifting the car. I have scissor trusses over the lift bay as well so height is not an issue. If you have scissor trusses you can run the garage door rails up at an angle along them so that you could keep the door open while the car is on the lift.... in theory. The Forward BP9 is certified by the ALI.

[@oldprophet]

Now that you have your new lift installed, continue to practice safety at all times, and god bless you my friend.

[@KevinC-hx1mq]

You deserve this x10. Congrats man

[@johns8771]

Since your door tension springs are mounted above the door, there are lift motors that mount on the end of the rod. Would free up the ceiling space.

[@stanmiller3676]

Hey Great video Brian! I am actually getting a scissor lift 3 ton for 400.00. I need to do some checking of my concrete in my garage. I have a 30 x 40 garage with cinder block walls and concrete floor. How does a person know what tinsel strength is. 3,000 psi is required but not sure what mine is. Total weight of lift is about 850 lbs, much lighter than your 2 post lift. I am in the waiting game as you were and trying to analyze things to get the floor ready. I even thought of breaking up an area like 15 x 10 to set the lift on even though it dont take that much space. I just want to make sure I have the right strength of concrete and the proper set up area. You are probably really enjoying your new lift by now Im sure.. Way to go man!

[@Jon.Rushing]

Congratulations on your new used lift! My thoughts on your garage door predicament are, if you just need the door opener out of the way then a jackshaft garage door opener would be a good option. If you want the rails and opener gone then a roll up door (like a storage unit has) would be the most ideal. You just put the foam insulation in the doors so I imagine you will not be wanting to throw away your hard work and money like that. Also, "similar" is misspelled as "symilar" in the description (just a friendly f.y.i). I enjoy watching all your videos and do hope you keep producing them.

[@briansmobile1]

+Jon Rushing Thanks Jon!

[@keithnewton8981]

All our lifting equipment it on there own reinforced concrete pads which are 3 time deeper than the workshop floor and the anchor bolts where cast into the pads or piles so no heavy equipment goes straight into the existing workshop floor this ensures better structural stability. Before becoming a garage we were an engineering company so everything is done to last or over engineered.

[@SeanBZA]

Lube that chain, you can use forklift chain lube ( messy) or a few cans of bike chain lube. Make sure you also lubricate the wire rope pulleys and the wire rope as well using the same lube. 6 cans of Castrol chain lube will do the lot, and see if there are grease fittings installed on the pulleys, along with some lube on the latches and lock bar. Wedge bolts are easy, just undo bolt and whack the stud with a 4lb hammer to drop it down into the hole. Hard is if you used a wedge anchor and a chemical anchor ampoule to make it part of the concrete. Still got 16 of those wedge anchors in stainless steel, and the 20mm drill to make the hole. Concrete typically fails first before the anchor.

[@brandono.4945]

I would be in heaven if I had that! I've never done any DIY work on a lift. Always on concrete, grass or gravel 😂 Super cool!

[@MarkThomas123]

Ok.. Well, I am one of those that really needed to see your video.. Just looking at lifts now.. I am not a mechanic, but, do some mechanic work, and do my own undercoating, etc.. And, I work on all kinds of stuff, so, a lift would be a very nice addition to the shop.. Didn't know where to start, other than I knew I wanted one like you have there, and I wanted to go above 9,000 lbs, because I have several Mini busses and a 10k tractor, etc.. I am finally building my building, so, 50x100' is the initial plan, may go 55 or 60x100, and have already decided 16' is the height for the little that it costs extra.. Nice during the summer, some disadvantages I am willing to deal with during the winter.. The lift is something I might have screwed up on.. One of those things I probably would not have researched to death like everything else I do.. Now, I know to pay a bit more attention and get ready for a second hand purchase quickly, or, have been hearing some comments about the overseas direct lifts.. Actually suggested by a guy I ran into installing a lift I saw and stopped to talk with... Thanks for the video.. I just scanned and saw your door video.. I am fixing to watch it.. I had planned on 12' wide doors, and at least 1 that is 14' tall. I figure,, your vehicle is 8' wide, if you go 10', that's only 12" each side if you don't pull all the way in, so, might as well have 2' each side... Cheers.. Let me watch the other video.. Not sure if you have others I should watch.. I'll cruise around a bit.

[@PedroFTeixeira]

Congrats Brian! Taking it to the next level. You really deserve it. Now you'll be faster, how your back will thank you.

[@dano4003]

Brian, you should be able to find all the extension for your garage door and opener. i would move the opener motor to one of the side motor and get it out of the way... nice job keep rutting out those great video's

[@jeffreysenior]

Bought mine used for $500 delivered to my house. It fits inside of my garage with 10 foot ceilings. It was a great deal

[@Paios]

Just bought my first house, thinking about getting a lift cuz the garage is detached and super tall. This was really helpful!

[@tinkerne-round4079]

My garage has a super high door compared to the ceiling, and I had a ceiling fan in the way, so I didn't have room for the door opener either. What I did was mount the opener tight to the ceiling off to the side so it cleared everything. If you adjust the lift springs properly the opener will work even off center. My door is a 10' x 9' wood door. With a metal insulated you'd probably have to beef up the attaching point if you side mounted your opener.

[@Maddieplaysmm2]

Nice video Brian. At our shop we have a Direct lift 9000 lb and a 10,000. For only the extra few hundred it cost we should have went with both 10,000 lb. the quality difference and durability is quite obvious. So in your future planing I will suggest to look at them both. The 10,000 also comes with a 3rd set of body spacers, the short, a medium and the taller ones. They are both the A cemetrical lifts and I have had vehicles on backwards many times as well do several others that I know that uses those lifts. We had ours installed by Direct lift and the guys installing them did tell me that even though the design to vehicle facing front he understands that is not always possible and told me just to bring the vehicle back farther to distribute the weight. I'm not implying anything here but just passing on what I and others I know have done many times and what I was told when they were installed. They are great, That's for sure. I had the same smile for days every time I used them.

[@briansmobile1]

+Steven Grappy Thanks for the heads up Steven!

[@TRX450RVlogger]

Great Video Brian. Don't worry about the guy who asked if you were "Qualified to make the video" that guy kinda seemed hurtful in a way almost as he was trying to shoot you down. Good job on the Installation over all it looks great man!

[@briansmobile1]

+TRX450R Vlogger Thanks! Ya, I'm not taking it personally. He doesn't know me from Bob. He's just doing the best he can with what he's got or been given from his employer.

[@calimesacox]

Half rack. I have a Rotory 110 volt over hydraulic. And standard garage. Ford explorer fits perfectly and is also Simi portable.

[@adriansrealm]

Brian. Sommer makes a garage door lift that mounts on the side so it would not be in the middle of the ceiling.

[@BullittOutdoors]

Side Mount garage door opener. Mounts to the shaft just to the side and saves a ton of space

[@prevost8686]

I’ve been an auto mechanic for 28 years and I’ve always been paranoid about a car falling while I had it on a lift so when I built my shop I had eight inches of rebar reinforced high strength concrete poured. I spent a lot on the floor and the 9000lb lift because I have 3/4 & 1 ton trucks in the air from time to time. When you get ready to build your shop you’re going to find that doing it right won’t cost you a great deal more. Actually, they bolt together like a big erector set. I’ve seen two vehicles come down off of above ground lifts and it’s enough to soil yourself. You will never be sorry that you’ve got more floor than what you need under you. Everyone has their preferences as to what lift they like. Mostly what you get used to.

[@briansmobile1]

Wayne, that's some solid advice. I went about 8-9" in the back corners where I plan to put the lifts.

[@seeya205]

Looks great Brian! Getting that door opener out of the way will give you the height you need to save your back. LOL!

[@CravinMorehead420]

Your back will thank you everyday. Happy you got a lift !

[@OneLegged-honda-mechanic]

I have some ideas based off of my experience having my midrise lift. I'd probably have to do it in a youtube video. How can I send the video to you? just a few ideas off the cuff: I mounted a large convex mirror at the top of my wall so that I could see how close I get my lifted car to the ceiling. cars go to highest point, but I have to be careful with trucks and suvs. Also I made an interupter switch for the garage door motor and always turn switch off before lifting a car because someone could accidentally open the garage door which would disastrous to the back of the car.

[@royfoster8841]

I'm just now able to buy one of these for hobby reasons and really enjoyed what you had to share. Keep up the good work

[@Rogen4ever]

For the garage door opener... I've seen these openers that mount right beside the garage door (same wall). look up liftmaster 8500 elite series for an example.

[@barryblackmore6080]

Thanks for calling it a 'lift' and not a 'hoist'. Kudos!

[@joecorrie1]

Good video thanks for sharing, for people interested in a two post lift keep in mind that the rating is divided Equally between the lift arms so an 8k lift can lift 2k per arm so an 8k pound vehicle could over rate the two arms where the engine is, and also keep in mind that lifts made in the US or tested at one and a half times they’re rated capacity, lifts made out of this country usually can’t lift their rated capacity safely, so over size the lift for what you need?

[@dangerdavefreestyle]

Such an investment that i think every hobbyist or diy guy should have. It'll pay for itself in no time.

[@12vgs8606]

Have you ever been more happier in your life? You are absolutely overflowing with joy. For your wife's sake, I hope you were at least as happy when your children were born :-) Seriously, this is a great news and can't wait to see you move the garage door tracks and the opener out of way to make more room at the top. Are you going to put some laser distance measuring device on the top to prevent accidentally raising the car higher?