2 Post Lift

[superchargeddrt]

Well the siding is finished, the concrete has been poured and the limestone has been laid in the driveway. Now it's time for me to get to work on the insulation and wiring, here are the latest pics.

 

[Pentastarnut]

Do you really want to stand underneath a car on lift made in china?

exactly

i waited three years before putting the Bendpak up cuz i had to save up the cashola

down here, we muck out at least two feet down and fill with red mud. rated at 140 mph i feel confident this building will be here a long time with no foundation issues...
unless we get tornados :finga:

 

[gunters96lt1]

We have a 10,000lb Forward brand 2post lift. Bought it used local. Has worked flawlessly since we installed it.

 

[Darter6]

Once you've gone rack,,you'll never go back.........

 

[RS23VOA]

I bought a Quality Q10 strictly based on my height of 6'6". I can walk under a car or truck without bending over. Its a little tight opening the doors so I stop short and roll it into place.

 

[chryslerfat]

What's under the concrete almost never comes up in these discussions. It makes a difference.

It might be Jimmy Hoffa.

 

[MOPARMITCH]

I have a Challenger Pro 9,000 Lift that is now 16 yrs old. 2 post asymmetric so it's very versatile. I have 14 ft ceilings in that bay, so I added 2 ft extension so I could walk under a Pop up van or tall truck. I have had dually's and heavy diesel trucks on it with no problem. They are under rated for safety. Use mine a lot. Never any problems.

 

[halifaxhops]

Paint the floor now or you never will!

 

[superchargeddrt]

What's under the concrete almost never comes up in these discussions. It makes a difference.

I talked to the lift people and they want a minimum of 4" of concrete at 3000 PSI. I have 6" at the post installation points (4" everywhere else) and it's 4000 PSI. I also plan on putting the additional supports on the floor to spread the load out and add additional bolts.

 

[superchargeddrt]

Paint the floor now or you never will!

Oh I plan to, but first I have wiring, drywall and cieling insulation to worry about. I've already insulated the walls with R19.

 

[67fbcuda]

I have a Rotary 9000 lbs lift. I have picked up 6000 lbs 4x4 pick up trucks with no problem. Works really good.

 

[jasperjacko]

I'm a fan of overkill. I would have suggested a 24" footing under each post.

 

[winstoninwisc]

just watch for over head hight so your not in a beam or girter and a solid 7' thick base your all good

 

[cgfen]

Well funny you asked, Im in So Cal, had my two post lift delivered, price was installed. Got concrete poured per installers spec. City would not sign off permit, concrete not thick enough, pad too small. Long story short, I do not have a lift at my house. Bend Pak XPR-9D. I sold it unused for 2 grand. In all honesty I think my neighbor complained about it. Did not want it to be installed, and they are rich. Hard to fight money. :burnout:MT

bummer

I'm in Vista also (alta vista area)
one of the first things I did when I moved in was install a Rotary 2 post lift.
Hope you get things sorted.

Craig

 

[furyus2]

I have a Bendpak asymmetrical with the clear floor. You don't want a lump on the floor to have to get a non running car over. Asymmetrical gives room to open the car doors. Works excellent.