Sorry to be late to the party. Good video. You have made me rethink wanting a slight slope to the floor of my dream shop which I hope to build next year. At least at the doors due to Fl sudden rainstorms. Was already planning 3 lines or small ropes above lift to micro switches or even trailer breakaway pin switches (can be homemade clothespin switches). Or 3 sensors like others have said. 3 to cover p/u truck either way and middle of course. Poor man's: same small rope through pully with a cowbell that bangs a bump out on the wall or post. Weighted beer can may work too, in line of sight. I'm planning for at least one roll-up door. I agree with the post about the springs. The adjustment bars can take off a body part. I often adjust manual doors to be neutral with two panels still 'showing', again for the FL rains. Thanks for making me think about the floor.
Just got my Wildfire XLT. The product is good quality. They sent me the incorrect bridge jack and the lift was damaged in transit. Neither Wildfire or ABF (freight company) want to take ownership for the damages. My conclusion... if you live close enough to pick it up yourself in Minnesota, go for it. If you pay $500+ for shipping, you are on your own when it arrives damaged.
Jeff another cool video. When ever i can rake up enough money for my lift. It will live in it,s own shop, Because i don,t think that the ceiling in my shop it tall enough. Also stay safe with the Hurricane Dorian headed your way.
Thanks, we got a tiny bit of wind and zero rain. We're about two hours from the coast. Friends in Charleston lost power and got some rain not sure how bad it was for them.
24v wall wort to power a relay and proximity sensor. Run lift power through the contacts on relays normally closed contacts, when you hit the sensor relay fires and cuts power to the lift
Regarding the weight of your garage door. You said that your insulated garage door is "too heavy" when you were talking about the openers. Actually, this is what the garage door springs are for. The springs installed on a garage door need to be sized properly for the weight of the door. Starting with the correct sized springs, you tension them so that all but maybe 20 to 25 lbs of door weight is being lifted by the springs. If a garage door "feels" heavier than this when you're lifting it manually, then you either have the wrong weight springs that can not be tensioned properly or you simply need to add more tension to the springs that are installed. Garage door springs can be very dangerous. If you don't know how to safely work with the springs, it would be best to hire a professional.
The ideal height needed for modern-day equipment with a lift is 16 ft. As far as the height you could use a garage stop, you seen them they have a light you put on the wall just redirect the laser horizontal instead of vertical
I intend to install a roll up style overhead door before I install a lift. You could install some crossbeam electric eyes and hook to some kind of buzzer or alarm...I do that sort of thing for a living so it wouldn't be a big deal.
I'm purchasing a 2 car garage 26 X 32 kit from menards with 12 ft ceiling, will a four post lift fit with out any issues...my plans is to able to store one car onto the lift and place second vehicle underneath the lift while placing perhaps a small SUV vehicle right next to the car that's underneath the lift...and still have enough front, rear and side room for my tool boxes and bench...TIA
Our ceiling height is 12 feet. As long as the car going on top isn't too tall and the car going under isn't too tall, I'd say you would be ok. I'd measure both cars height from floor to center of roof, add 10 inches and see where you are. The four post will need room to go up to clear the holding cleats. Thus the 10 inches over the top. Also contact Wildfire and chat with them, they are awesome to deal with.
Another concern is if the garage door is up. I have lifted a vehicle up against the door a couple of times. Fortunately I have caught it just in time. I try to remember to close the door most of the time.
I want to see it I understand you correctly regarding the caster kit. Are you saying that you can move the hoist into position, roll a car onto it and hoist it without having the lift bolted to the floor? Because it that is true, that is an outstanding asset from my perspective and shop floor layout. So, is that the case?
Does this mean you are changing the name again to "Mutt & Jeff"?...I think that's already copyrighted... Great tips on the heights. I can just see people in that predicament, cant' go up, can't go down. Break out the hot wrench...
Funny thing, I put the car in the air and went out to open the garage door and thought I had hit the deck lid (which was up) turned out to be a piece of angle iron had fallen against the door.
Sorry to be late to the party. Good video. You have made me rethink wanting a slight slope to the floor of my dream shop which I hope to build next year. At least at the doors due to Fl sudden rainstorms. Was already planning 3 lines or small ropes above lift to micro switches or even trailer breakaway pin switches (can be homemade clothespin switches). Or 3 sensors like others have said. 3 to cover p/u truck either way and middle of course. Poor man's: same small rope through pully with a cowbell that bangs a bump out on the wall or post. Weighted beer can may work too, in line of sight. I'm planning for at least one roll-up door. I agree with the post about the springs. The adjustment bars can take off a body part. I often adjust manual doors to be neutral with two panels still 'showing', again for the FL rains. Thanks for making me think about the floor.
Thanks for all the info...
As always, great advise..
Be Safe. Good Luck with the storm..!
Thanks for the kind words. We were fortunate. A little wind yesterday and it was done.
Just got my Wildfire XLT. The product is good quality. They sent me the incorrect bridge jack and the lift was damaged in transit. Neither Wildfire or ABF (freight company) want to take ownership for the damages. My conclusion... if you live close enough to pick it up yourself in Minnesota, go for it. If you pay $500+ for shipping, you are on your own when it arrives damaged.
Jeff another cool video. When ever i can rake up enough money for my lift. It will live in it,s own shop, Because i don,t think that the ceiling in my shop it tall enough. Also stay safe with the Hurricane Dorian headed your way.
Thanks, we got a tiny bit of wind and zero rain. We're about two hours from the coast. Friends in Charleston lost power and got some rain not sure how bad it was for them.
In relation to the emergency noise, could you use a garage door beam switch that when cut, it sounds a noise device? You're welcome. lol
Or turns on a bright light, right in front of you? Positioning the light beam fore to after would compensate for arches in assorted car roofs.
24v wall wort to power a relay and proximity sensor. Run lift power through the contacts on relays normally closed contacts, when you hit the sensor relay fires and cuts power to the lift
Regarding the weight of your garage door. You said that your insulated garage door is "too heavy" when you were talking about the openers. Actually, this is what the garage door springs are for. The springs installed on a garage door need to be sized properly for the weight of the door. Starting with the correct sized springs, you tension them so that all but maybe 20 to 25 lbs of door weight is being lifted by the springs. If a garage door "feels" heavier than this when you're lifting it manually, then you either have the wrong weight springs that can not be tensioned properly or you simply need to add more tension to the springs that are installed. Garage door springs can be very dangerous. If you don't know how to safely work with the springs, it would be best to hire a professional.
Yep.
The ideal height needed for modern-day equipment with a lift is 16 ft. As far as the height you could use a garage stop, you seen them they have a light you put on the wall just redirect the laser horizontal instead of vertical
I intend to install a roll up style overhead door before I install a lift. You could install some crossbeam electric eyes and hook to some kind of buzzer or alarm...I do that sort of thing for a living so it wouldn't be a big deal.
Well, get over here! Lol
@@AutoRestoMod haha... just use the safety beams for a garage door opener.
You can get tracks that go higher than those with a wall mounted garage opener
Yep. We are thinking about it.
Good video. Love the mutt.
Put a balloon on top and mount a pin on the ceiling... stop at the pop
We're looking for something a bit more repeatable...but I like the thought processes.
We have a pig for the dog that is quite annoying. Check for them in the pet section at Walmart where we got ours. It might suit your porpoise.
Thanks Sam, we'll do!
I'm purchasing a 2 car garage 26 X 32 kit from menards with 12 ft ceiling, will a four post lift fit with out any issues...my plans is to able to store one car onto the lift and place second vehicle underneath the lift while placing perhaps a small SUV vehicle right next to the car that's underneath the lift...and still have enough front, rear and side room for my tool boxes and bench...TIA
Our ceiling height is 12 feet. As long as the car going on top isn't too tall and the car going under isn't too tall, I'd say you would be ok. I'd measure both cars height from floor to center of roof, add 10 inches and see where you are. The four post will need room to go up to clear the holding cleats. Thus the 10 inches over the top. Also contact Wildfire and chat with them, they are awesome to deal with.
Another concern is if the garage door is up. I have lifted a vehicle up against the door a couple of times. Fortunately I have caught it just in time. I try to remember to close the door most of the time.
Or hitting the car WITH the door. I admit to it.
Great vid as always
Nice
Jeff how about wiring the same set up as when someone walks under the door and iit stops the door? Nice lift too.
Good idea! We've had a couple of them we might do a Fords Focus on all the cool ideas offered up.
I want to see it I understand you correctly regarding the caster kit. Are you saying that you can move the hoist into position, roll a car onto it and hoist it without having the lift bolted to the floor? Because it that is true, that is an outstanding asset from my perspective and shop floor layout. So, is that the case?
Yes.
@@AutoRestoMod ;Outstanding! I will start my Christmas wish list right away. Thank you for your time.
Great stuff as always. But a duck that inhales.....that's quakers.
😂😂😂 accept he a chicken...I've named him Chuck.
@@AutoRestoMod Ooops!
would you buy this lift again? or which? thanks
Thanks for the information. I have the same dog!! Mine is in much worse shape thou.
SERIOUSLY!? So cool! You are welcome. Dad named him Mutt. Lol
Try a cheap driveway chime mounted to the garage door arms
Good idea!
They are like 15 at harbor freight
What’s your thoughts on bolting the lift to the floor vs not bolting it to the floor ?? Thanks
If you want to stay mobile, bolting becomes problematic. If you bolt it is safer but not movable. I guess in most home shops I would bolt it down.
You need a whoopee cushion on top of the car.
I got a pig today we named Porky...cause we are so original...that sounds like a whoopie cushion. We'll introduce him next week.
Actually the chicken was inhaling 😁
My Lord...YOU ARE RIGHT!!!!
Does this mean you are changing the name again to "Mutt & Jeff"?...I think that's already copyrighted... Great tips on the heights. I can just see people in that predicament, cant' go up, can't go down. Break out the hot wrench...
Well since Cam is my co-host...and he is big...no. But the thought had crossed my mind
A balloon, a tack, and some tape. You're welcome.
LOL
1:34 if you’d like to skip some blather and commercials. Great video though.
Those commercials pay the bills. The blather is just fun. Relax, enjoy the show.
Shouldn’t the lifting cables be double nutted at the top?
They are.
Use a woopie cushion!
LOL!
What about a parking aid for an indicator?
Another good idea. We investigated that one, it was hard to discern which on would do the best job for us. But we like the idea!
Great! Sounds like I can stack 1 Lambo and 1 Ferrari without issue.
Yup!
Mutt will work unless you lift the car with the hood up ..
Funny thing, I put the car in the air and went out to open the garage door and thought I had hit the deck lid (which was up) turned out to be a piece of angle iron had fallen against the door.
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Too much him
That's just...like...your opinion man.