Car lift for 9'8" ceiling ?

[jarhead]

I use half of my pole barn for a shop, it is 24X19, but the ceiling height is right at 9'8" after finishing.

I am 6'7" and am tired of crawling under my Torino to work on it. I would still have to crouch down as i might get the car 5' off the ground but it is better than what I am doing now.

Currently the body shell is on a cart I built that gets me 30" of room under my car but still is a pain.

What suggestions would you guys have for a lift?

Thanks, Joe

[Sieg]

My garage is similar height, there are drive on and dual post arm lifts that will work.

BendPak XPR-9 posts are 113" tall.
http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/two...fts/xpr-9.aspx

[Tomswheels]

You can put the lift in, but you still won't be able to have a car on it and stand upright under it. I have a 10.5 ft ceiling, and even with a Corvette on it and the lift right up to the ceiling, I have to stoop a little at 5'11...

[Panteracer]

Only thing I can think of is to add a pit
since the roof height is limited

Bob

[Vega$69]

Look a maxi lift. My buddy uses one and rolls around under on stool.

Works out pretty good.

[jarhead]

thanks guys!

[Bryan O]

I'm 5' 8". The ceiling of my garage is 9' 6". I scoot around under the car at max lift rather comfortably in the chair you see in the corner. I can walk around under the car hunched over but it's awkward. You're a foot taller. At best you'd have to scoot around with a chair or some sort of support. Walking hunched is probably not an option for you.

[GregWeld]

Mohawk makes a great product! Good for you for not going Chinese!

[KPC67]

Originally Posted by Bryan O

I'm 5' 8". The ceiling of my garage is 9' 6". I scoot around under the car at max lift rather comfortably in the chair you see in the corner. I can walk around under the car hunched over but it's awkward. You're a foot taller. At best you'd have to scoot around with a chair or some sort of support. Walking hunched is probably not an option for you.

Bryan, what kind of flooring is in your garage?

[Bryan O]

Originally Posted by KPC67

Bryan, what kind of flooring is in your garage?

Racedeck XL (18" x 18"). Black, white and graphite border.