4 Post Storage Lift Suggestions

[Jimeg]

Originally Posted by DanEC

I had an engine hoist standing by and intended to break the crate down on the trailer and off-load it piece by piece. However, a couple neighbors intervened and we ended up off loading it all by hand - still piece by piece. Mine is an AutoLifters which is like the Backyard Buddy lift. It may be a little lighter than a Pro Park or some of the others (but is very solid and stable). If I remember right the heaviest piece was the ramp with the ram under it and it weighed about 350 lbs. Now that I'm 60 and have the usual back issues I'm not sure I would (or could) do it this way again but it worked OK then. They should be able to tell you what the heaviest memeber is when you settle on a lift manufacturer and you can judge from there. Other than the ramps, the rest of it (columns, cross girders) were not especially heavy.

If necessary I think the engine hoist would still work OK - just would be a little slower.

You will like having one.

Dan,

Thanks for your comments. I'm 64 and most of my friends are about the same age or older. At this juncture in my life I think I'd rather have it installed, especially when I hear the cost would be about $750 delivered and installed. As an added note, I understand that Autolifters are no longer in business.

So.....anyone out there have any other brand suggestions and installers in Central New Jersey before I go with Superlift?