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The ground clearance is about 4" where the
lifting must occur, and the distance it must lift is about 14" total,
or 10 inches from the lift point.
So, does anyone out there have some positive advise, of HELPFUL
pointers of things I might be overlooking? Maybe some resonably
priced vendors, or applications that may work also?

Could you adapt a pair of scissor jacks? The type that are OEM on
GM pickups come to mind. Maybe tie a pair together with a common shaft
and motor drive it?