How hard is it to install a lift?
How hard is it to install a lift? How hard is it to install a lift?
While I can't afford one, I would like to know what's involved, how much space is usually needed, how thick the concrete has to be etc.
Thanks
While I can't afford one, I would like to know what's involved, how much space is usually needed, how thick the concrete has to be etc.
Thanks
Re: How hard is it to install a lift? I dont know about a lift but you do need a min. of 4 inchs if you plan on driving on it. But i would imagine that with a lift you would be putting 3400+lbs on 2 14x10 or 4 8x8 pads thats not a lot of surface area I know I wouldnt want to put my car on a lift and have it fall does state farm cover that, not to mention that I wouldnt want to be under it if it fell.
just my .02
just my .02
Re: How hard is it to install a lift? Would that mean the floor in my garage should be thick enough? How would I be able to find out? Drill a hole in the floor of the garage?
Launching!
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Re: How hard is it to install a lift? It really depends on whether you're talking about a 2 post, or a 4 post lift. 4 post lifts are can be installed most anywhere that has 4"+ of concrete. However, I had to pour 8" of concrete for my 2 post lift.
Think of all the leverage pulling the posts in while supporting the weight of the car!! There is no damned way I'd be under 2 tons of car supported by two posts set in 4" of concrete.
It's been a few years since I've installed one, but I would suggest you make a call to the manufacturer of the lift you're interested in and see what they say about their product.. I'm sure it's a 2 minute conversation to get all your answers.
Think of all the leverage pulling the posts in while supporting the weight of the car!! There is no damned way I'd be under 2 tons of car supported by two posts set in 4" of concrete.
It's been a few years since I've installed one, but I would suggest you make a call to the manufacturer of the lift you're interested in and see what they say about their product.. I'm sure it's a 2 minute conversation to get all your answers.
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Re: How hard is it to install a lift? If your garage was inspected when it was built then you should have a min of 4 inchs possibly 6.
Our garage has a 6 inch thick floor but code here is only 4 inchs. I did see a real neat lift made by rotary that had 4 mobile pillars but i cant imagine the morgage one of them would cost. It is designed for lifting buses and other heavy equipment.
Our garage has a 6 inch thick floor but code here is only 4 inchs. I did see a real neat lift made by rotary that had 4 mobile pillars but i cant imagine the morgage one of them would cost. It is designed for lifting buses and other heavy equipment.
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Re: How hard is it to install a lift? Seems like 2 post would be the way to go.
My floor might 4 inches as cheap as the local contractors are I'd be stunned if it was 6 inch. Guess that sort of kills that idea.
My floor might 4 inches as cheap as the local contractors are I'd be stunned if it was 6 inch. Guess that sort of kills that idea.
Re: How hard is it to install a lift? Personaly I would call a lift manufacturer and ask them. With a 4 post you probaly could get away with 4 inchs. You will have 16 3/4 bolts holding the legs from doing the splits and there wont be much more stress then the car on jack stands. Rotary makes goo lifts and has excelent customer service.
http://www.rotarylift.com/default.asp
This is the link for the big portable one
http://www.rotarylift.com/library/po..._Poratable.pdf
http://www.rotarylift.com/default.asp
This is the link for the big portable one
http://www.rotarylift.com/library/po..._Poratable.pdf
Teching In
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From: Glencoe , Alabama
Re: How hard is it to install a lift? I installed a 2 post clear floor lift (Superior Lift ) in my shop ; in my Dad's shop we installed one nearly identical ( Team Lift ). Everyone is right on concrete ; 4 inches thick of reinforced by wire or fiberglass but best I remember , wire was recommended . The height of our lifts is 12',6" . Two people with good backs can do one pretty easy , the critical part is verifying everything is straight and level , especially the first post . Team Lift at the time we bought our last had the best deal , right about $2100 shipped .
Teching In
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Re: How hard is it to install a lift? Call Eagle Equipment. 1-800-336-2776 They are the one that provide lift's to the hotrod tv show.I just got my catalog today. They have great prices. Delivery is free or included however you want to look at it.
What is you height in your garage? If it is in a house it usually is only 8 to 10 feet. That is not enough for a lift unless you punch the car thru the ceiling.
What is you height in your garage? If it is in a house it usually is only 8 to 10 feet. That is not enough for a lift unless you punch the car thru the ceiling.
Re: How hard is it to install a lift? I haven't measured but the ceiling is over 12+ ft high in the garage, I'm lucky in that regard but pretty much screwed on the floor because it's 3.5 to 4.0 inch thick and not reinforced.
Re: How hard is it to install a lift? I just found a company that sells hoists, they make a 7000 lb drive on hoist that DOES NOT need to be bolted to the floor. The corner post pads are much bigger then any other host they were at least 18x18. I asked the salesman about min concrete, he said the way the hoist is set up with the large pads you could set it up in the dirt. The company is called ARESCO 1-877-227-3726
www.ARESCO.ORG And I did see thsi with my own eyes they had it in a parking lot at the wood ward dream cruise And they would let you pull your car up on this hoist as a demo and it wasnt bolted down. Best part is 2295$
www.ARESCO.ORG And I did see thsi with my own eyes they had it in a parking lot at the wood ward dream cruise And they would let you pull your car up on this hoist as a demo and it wasnt bolted down. Best part is 2295$
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Re: How hard is it to install a lift? Eagle lift FAQ
They answer your Q's there.
The good news is you can find these puppies on ebay for 2k!
They answer your Q's there.
The good news is you can find these puppies on ebay for 2k!
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Re: How hard is it to install a lift?
I haven't measured but the ceiling is over 12+ ft high in the garage, I'm lucky in that regard but pretty much screwed on the floor because it's 3.5 to 4.0 inch thick and not reinforced.
You would want to consider a two post for they are cheaper and you can work on the suspension and pull the wheels as with a four post (roll on) you can't.
Launching!
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Re: How hard is it to install a lift? I made my garage floor 6 in. thick knowing I was going to install a lift later. Four-in. is suppose to be enough, but I wanted a little insurance. I bought the 9000-lb. 2 post from Gemini. They are in Ft. Worth and they make lifts for a number of other companies. Two people can install it, a third just makes lifting the posts up easier. You only have to grunt a little while, for once you get the post above 45 degrees, they get lighter fast. You need to rent a hammer drill from a rent place ($35 or so) for the holes. The lift comes with the proper expansion bolts. As said earlier, 220 volts is needed. Other than that, it is a snap to install. I have a 10-ft. ceiling minimum. I may have trouble lifting a truck all the way up, but do not plan on doing that.
