auto lift/parking space

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Renko - 16 Nov 2006 14:20 GMT

Hi

I am in the process of building a 2 car garage. My plan is to have one
of these mobile 4 post lifts which can be used to do auto work as well
as park a sports car on the lift with another car beneath. They have a
sliding jack plate so that wheels can be removed etc. I typically do
fluid changes, exhaust, some body work brakes. I'm wondering if anyone
has one of these and how happy they are. I can't bolt a lift to the
floor of the garage as it needs to be multi purpose. Any info would be
appreciated.

Cameron

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Pete C. - 16 Nov 2006 15:50 GMT

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I don't have one, but if I were you I certainly wouldn't consider using
one if it was not properly bolted down.

Just use quality insert type anchors in the concrete and then you can
readily unbolt the lift if you need to move it. When the lift isn't in
place install some set screws into the anchors to keep them from filling
with dirt. To make the lift moveable (without a car on it) mount side
crank trailer jacks with wheels to each column so you can jack it up
slightly (after unbolting from floor) and roll it around.

Pete C.

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Renko - 16 Nov 2006 16:41 GMT

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Hi Pete

The type of lift I'm considering has casters which tip up when the
weight of the car is on it. This thing is designed to be moved so I'm
not simply placing it on the floor without proper support. Just FYI

Cameron

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Pete C. - 16 Nov 2006 19:58 GMT

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Ok, then perhaps you're ok. All the four post lifts I've seen were
intended to be bolted down solidly.

Pete C.

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CraigFL - 16 Nov 2006 17:30 GMT

You might find more lift information at:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/

where it has be discussed frequently.

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Ray - 16 Nov 2006 21:14 GMT

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My friend has one, I helped him assembled it.

It works pretty good, but he's not lifting a 3/4 ton pickup with it.
(he has a Formula V and a Porsche Boxster)

They move on "wheels" that retract, but the thing still weighs about
1000 pounds so it's a two person job to move around.
It's not the least bit jiggly, but I'd heed the weight limit.

Ray

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