MY C7 JUST GOT WAY MORE EXPENSIVE

Richardlord · 04-20-2014, 04:08 AM

Wife says I have to build a heated/cooled 3 car garage with hydraulic lift for my C7 (we have a 1 car full or farm equipment) - She says it has to have a 2nd floor for a bathroom, wet bar, and pool table - Great wife but I figure this shall cost the same as my C7 doubling the cost.

I figure I shall buy an Atlas lift and jack up my C7 over the winter to keep the weight off the tires.

Anyone suggest a better lift and/or heavier capacity lift?

Is there any problem with jacking up a C7 for an extended period of time to get the weight off the tires?

It shall be nice to get underneath it to really check and clean it.

This is the 8,000 lb. low ceiling lift that lists for about $1,500 - Also comes in a 9,000 and 10,000 lb. lift - May get a heavier capacity lift to also service my heavier trucks, trailers, and other farm equipment
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http://www.atlasautoequipment.com/products/bp8000

Also go here to see a load test video

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/At...Fc1j7AodHVwApA

Please note that I have no financial stake in these companies - The Atlas appears to be a good product at an affordable price. But, I am open to other lifts - Any suggestions?

Hulkamaniac · 04-20-2014, 10:04 AM

Sounds like a plan. The wife and I are moving in with y'all and so is our C7.

BUT you're going to have to install a turntable like the Batcave has so I don't have to back into the garage anymore.

Richardlord · 04-20-2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Z51Stingray

Sounds like a plan. The wife and I are moving in with y'all and so is our C7.

BUT you're going to have to install a turntable like the Batcave has so I don't have to back into the garage anymore.

Huuuuuum. Batcave turntable. Great idea!

Actually, we are going to have a 2nd garage door on the back wall so I can drive through or drive in with a boat or utility trailer to disconnect and host up on the lift.

Hulkamaniac · 04-20-2014, 01:34 PM

Great idea. Front and back doors. Two escape routes for when the zombies come.

purpleRac3r · 04-21-2014, 06:06 AM

You might also check out Backyard Buddy lifts. They are made here in the U.S. and have very sturdy construction. You can also order them with custom color powder coat to go with the Batcave theme! When my garage addition is complete that's the lift I'm considering.

Richardlord · 04-21-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Z51Stingray

Great idea. Front and back doors. Two escape routes for when the zombies come.

Exactly!

Richardlord · 04-21-2014, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by purpleRac3r

You might also check out Backyard Buddy lifts. They are made here in the U.S. and have very sturdy construction. You can also order them with custom color powder coat to go with the Batcave theme! When my garage addition is complete that's the lift I'm considering.

Thanks - I shall check out Backyard Buddy - A lift seems to makes sense where there is the room for one

Checked it out - Probably would get it if I was to get a 4 post lift - But, I want a 2 post lift so I can get my C7 enough off the ground to take the weight off the tires when I store it in winter - So, I am back looking for a good 2 post lift reasonably priced.

Here is another site for 2 post lifts

http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/...FcqUfgodrg0A7Q

04-20-2014, 04:08 AM	#1
Richardlord Drives: Dodge Magnum RT Hemi AWD Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Potomac River Home in Southern MD Posts: 283	MY C7 JUST GOT WAY MORE EXPENSIVE Wife says I have to build a heated/cooled 3 car garage with hydraulic lift for my C7 (we have a 1 car full or farm equipment) - She says it has to have a 2nd floor for a bathroom, wet bar, and pool table - Great wife but I figure this shall cost the same as my C7 doubling the cost. I figure I shall buy an Atlas lift and jack up my C7 over the winter to keep the weight off the tires. Anyone suggest a better lift and/or heavier capacity lift? Is there any problem with jacking up a C7 for an extended period of time to get the weight off the tires? It shall be nice to get underneath it to really check and clean it. This is the 8,000 lb. low ceiling lift that lists for about $1,500 - Also comes in a 9,000 and 10,000 lb. lift - May get a heavier capacity lift to also service my heavier trucks, trailers, and other farm equipment . http://www.atlasautoequipment.com/products/bp8000 Also go here to see a load test video http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/At...Fc1j7AodHVwApA Please note that I have no financial stake in these companies - The Atlas appears to be a good product at an affordable price. But, I am open to other lifts - Any suggestions? Last edited by Richardlord; 04-20-2014 at 10:38 AM.

04-20-2014, 10:04 AM	#2
Hulkamaniac Livin' the Dream Drives: '23 Charger GT, '23 Stingray Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hiding in your closet... Posts: 784 View My Garage	Sounds like a plan. The wife and I are moving in with y'all and so is our C7. BUT you're going to have to install a turntable like the Batcave has so I don't have to back into the garage anymore. __________________ If you spell Chuck Norris in Scrabble, you win. Forever.

04-20-2014, 01:34 PM	#4
Hulkamaniac Livin' the Dream Drives: '23 Charger GT, '23 Stingray Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hiding in your closet... Posts: 784 View My Garage	Great idea. Front and back doors. Two escape routes for when the zombies come. __________________ If you spell Chuck Norris in Scrabble, you win. Forever.

04-21-2014, 06:06 AM	#5
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 614	You might also check out Backyard Buddy lifts. They are made here in the U.S. and have very sturdy construction. You can also order them with custom color powder coat to go with the Batcave theme! When my garage addition is complete that's the lift I'm considering. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!