4 Post Lift for my garage: Any Experience or Recommendations
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Any information on who makes a good one? Maybe any tips on features to look for, or to avoid. Members are usually pretty helpful in sharing experiences. I've seen some ads showing lifts that had collapsed. Hopefully no horror stories to share.
They make installation sound easy, but is it really? Any problems with the weight on a standard garage floor? Thanks for any and all comments.
They make installation sound easy, but is it really? Any problems with the weight on a standard garage floor? Thanks for any and all comments.
One BIG caution...follow the manufacturers recommendation on minimum concrete thickness to the letter! Also, make sure concrete is not old and crumbling or oil-soaked (weak). I would strongly suggest having the manufacturer and/or distributor check the concrete AND install the lift. That way you have one party responsible for the whole job. If it falls, you (or your widow) and the family attorney will have a good strong case.
Conrad
BTW, the two post lifts scare the pooh out of me!
Conrad
BTW, the two post lifts scare the pooh out of me!
look in flee bay
for some variety, on brands, price, etc
I'm sure you will hear horror stories, but there is two sides to every story,
I've seen operators abuse a lift, (no wonder it failed) and cheap ones last a life time, so use your best judgement.
they are eazy to assemble, and install, especially if you order the caster kits.
watch the shipping costs!
post up your results,
thanks
for some variety, on brands, price, etc
I'm sure you will hear horror stories, but there is two sides to every story,
I've seen operators abuse a lift, (no wonder it failed) and cheap ones last a life time, so use your best judgement.
they are eazy to assemble, and install, especially if you order the caster kits.
watch the shipping costs!
post up your results,
thanks
mikestertwo
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- Sep 13, 2006
I installed a Bend Pak 4 post lift in my shop about 4 years ago. Excellent quality and good safety features. No problems since day one.
2 Post Lift
I purchased a OH 8000 from here:
Greg Smith equipment sales offers quality automotive shop equipment at discount prices. Portable air electric hydraulic auto car lifts, motorcycle lifts, tire changers, wheel balancers and other automotive equipment. Tire changer and wheel tire balan
They offer 2 and 4 post lifts at a reasonable price.
I bought a two post lift and works great. With a two post you have a completly open floor area under the car which makes transmission changes easy. Also they work great for tire and brake work.
As for tipping the car is centered and balanced so it doesn't tip. The anchor bolts help keep it stable and keep it from tipping. It is very important to have strong concrete 3,000 psi min. They recommend 4 inches thick but I went with six inches plus. I feel safe while working under it.
If you live in the MD, DE, NJ or PA area you could visit their show room in Delaware. If you pick one up you save shipping and trere is no sales tax in Delaware.
Good luck in your decision.
Don
I purchased a OH 8000 from here:
Greg Smith equipment sales offers quality automotive shop equipment at discount prices. Portable air electric hydraulic auto car lifts, motorcycle lifts, tire changers, wheel balancers and other automotive equipment. Tire changer and wheel tire balan
They offer 2 and 4 post lifts at a reasonable price.
I bought a two post lift and works great. With a two post you have a completly open floor area under the car which makes transmission changes easy. Also they work great for tire and brake work.
As for tipping the car is centered and balanced so it doesn't tip. The anchor bolts help keep it stable and keep it from tipping. It is very important to have strong concrete 3,000 psi min. They recommend 4 inches thick but I went with six inches plus. I feel safe while working under it.
If you live in the MD, DE, NJ or PA area you could visit their show room in Delaware. If you pick one up you save shipping and trere is no sales tax in Delaware.
Good luck in your decision.
Don
No, I don't get Kirban's inner circle e-mails. How do I do that? It would be helpful to find out what his son learned. Thanks for everyone's comments so far. I'm pretty sure I want to go with a 4 post. The other thing I want to do is heat my garage (Chicago area) It's a 3 car garage (soon to be four). I'm losing my winter storage for one of my cars, so this seems to be a good time to do it. Plus I can finally get off the cold concrete floor when I work under the car. At 52 years old it's getting harder to get motivated to get down there.
runemdownwilly
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- Jul 23, 2006
I am a GC (general contractor) and have extensive background in structual construction. My thoughts are I would NEVER trust a slab 4" 5"or 6" If you mount this lift, mark out sections were the structual point are cut concrete 2'x2' dig 8" to 10" post 56" down (depending on climate you live in but no less then 42") and you will NEVER have a problem you even could drill horizontal rebar to connect the slab and your post. It really wouldn't cost to much just LABOR. I hope this project works out just remember stronger is better
runemdownwilly
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Chicago frost line Is 42" But I would go deeper like I said I live in Chicago also. When you finish I'll stop by so I can use your lift LOL.
Sign up for it from his website, on the left where it says innercircle. You can email him direct for more info on which lift he bought.
https://secure.mysuperpageshosting.com/kirbanperformance.com/index1.htm
1987BuickGN
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- Nov 21, 2004
How tall are the ceilings on these 2 post lifts?
NASSTY
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- Sep 27, 2002
My ceiling is 12' .My lift has 2 adjustments and on the shorter setting the lift is just under 12' .Most 2 post lifts seem to be a little over 12' tall.
