Id prefer to have a lift with ali/etl certified. While some of cheaper models are, the maintenance costs and long term reliability isnt there generally with the cheaper models. Ill stick woth rotary or mohawk.
The Benpak I have is ANSI/ALI & ETL certified and was only $2,600.00
I cut 4 2x12 squares from a 8' piece of wood and drive up on them to gain clearance for the lift arms. $8.00 and problem solved lol
I do a bit more then most people being im a master tech by trade. I also want a higher quality tier lift if im going to be using it to keep my car lifted for storage also. I want to avoid the headaches that can come with the cheaper side of lifts. I just am not okay with the higher maintenance cost for the cheaper lifts either. My last rotary i had 14 years and only put 200 bucks in it. I dont disagree that the others will suit some of the guys here, but they wont suit some peoples needs or standards here. They arent horrible by any means though. I completely understand people not wanting to spend 5-10g on a lift
That's always an option, but most people have to park over it on a daily basis, and making sure you are RIGHT on the wood every time makes for stressful parking.
The arms fold out of the way and to park there you just drive in. Only need the blocks when needing the height to slide the arms under the car.
I have a 4 post lift with a sliding trolley jack that allows me to lift the wheels off the rails for brake work. I hemmed and hawed for quite a while between 2 or 4 post lift but my mind was made up when I was offered a screaming deal on the 4 post lift that was on display at World of Wheels a few years ago.
No thanks, shipping cost too high.