put my new lift in yesterday

It might fit in a regular garage until you put a car on it and put it in the air. Measure your rafter clearance carefully. Here's a link to Greg Smith Equipment's 8,000# hobby storage lift. Check out the specs. http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-Garage-Pro-8-000

I too am envious!

It'll fit right in my shop.