4 post lift!! Finally!! Install thread

[JoshCole1122]

Originally Posted by stevej37

You will have no prob with that height. My ceiling is about 3" taller (9' 10) and have that much or more to spare with both cars stacked.
The first time you raise the top car to the ceiling..mark the lift post so that you don't go over that ever! The locks will require that you go beyond the height you want by an inch or so.

Awesome. Another helpful tip! I'll be making that mark very visible!


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[gduke2010]

Nice job, money will be saved doing your own maintenance and it's a bit scary putting a 911 on 4 jack stands.

My garage floor has a lot of slope, like over 4" in 20'. Want to get a lift now that I'm picking up another car next week end. Wondering if I can lift the low end with spacers and have ramp extensions custom made?

[gduke2010]

Originally Posted by Scott Douglas

Hey Pete, you've got a pretty good idea of where your tubing is based on that picture. Just find out what size the grid work is that it's laying on (rebar mesh?) and count the squares.

I borrowed an inferred camera from a plumber to drill into a slab with hydronic heat tubes.

[froggert]

Originally Posted by speedster911

about to pull the trigger - Anyone have experience with a Directlift?

Any experience good or bad on american made vs. overseas?

I've had a Directlift Pro Park 8s for a few years now. Works well. It was cheaper than the Bendpak and doesn't require air for the safety locks. Rolling jack isn't as fancy. ALI certification. I'd buy one again.

[JoshCole1122]

Originally Posted by froggert

I've had a Directlift Pro Park 8s for a few years now. Works well. It was cheaper than the Bendpak and doesn't require air for the safety locks. Rolling jack isn't as fancy. ALI certification. I'd buy one again.

good to know

[fintstone]

I would love to put in a 4-post...maybe two of them. It seems to me that the hardest part is unloading the stupid thing from the truck as all seem to require you have a forklift on site. I have never had that requirement when ordering anything else.

You would think that there would be enough market for these that you could just call someone, tell them what you want and they would show up and install it like HVAC or anything else.

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by fintstone

I would love to put in a 4-post...maybe two of them. It seems to me that the hardest part is unloading the stupid thing from the truck as all seem to require you have a forklift on site. I have never had that requirement when ordering anything else.

You would think that there would be enough market for these that you could just call someone, tell them what you want and they would show up and install it like HVAC or anything else.

If you know a business owner with a fork lift, have it del there and park a utility trailer to have them unload onto it. When getting it home, the whole thing can be unloaded one piece at a time with a friend by hand. Don't forget the box of donuts for the business!

[fintstone]

Originally Posted by stevej37

If you know a business owner with a fork lift, have it del there and park a utility trailer to have them unload onto it. When getting it home, the whole thing can be unloaded one piece at a time with a friend by hand. Don't forget the box of donuts for the business!

Good suggestion...but I don't know anyone. It seem these guys are missing a pretty good market. It seems that all one would need to do is buy a forklift and box truck and start a business installing these things in suburban and rural areas.

[speedster911]

Most sellers have companys that will deliver and setup. Looking at Directlift- I think they quoted me 125 to deliver + 600 for install.

Shee trocking my new garage- hope to have lift installed in a few months

[froggert]

You could also pick up from the freight depot with an open trailer. Or there are companies that will deliver and assemble the lift for a fee. I did it by myself with an engine hoist but would not recommend that for anyone else. LOL.

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by froggert

I did it by myself with an engine hoist but would not recommend that for anyone else. LOL.

Same here...except used a cable winch hooked to the exposed trusses.
After getting it home on my trailer...I was the only one to touch it until fully assembled.
It's not that hard to do...the worst part was the linkage for the stops.

[fintstone]

Originally Posted by froggert

You could also pick up from the freight depot with an open trailer. Or there are companies that will deliver and assemble the lift for a fee. I did it by myself with an engine hoist but would not recommend that for anyone else. LOL.

This is what I would like to do...but not much luck finding someone.

[JoshCole1122]

Got the lift in the garage. Time for assembly. Step by step with this stuff.


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[stevej37]

Great start!
Hook the cable to the ram and flip em over!
Keep the pics coming!

[gordner]

I put in an Atlas 2 post in my garage solo, using an engine crane. It was actually a lot easier than I had anticipated.

[froggert]

If the instructions say to stand the uprights vertical then lift the crossbeams over them, ignore that. Lay them horizontal, slide the crossbeams down, then lift the whole end assembly.

[JoshCole1122]

Originally Posted by froggert

If the instructions say to stand the uprights vertical then lift the crossbeams over them, ignore that. Lay them horizontal, slide the crossbeams down, then lift the whole end assembly.

Yep I was planning on doing it horizontal. Trying to figure out if I should install cables prior to assembling posts and runways or just feed them afterwards.


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[JoshCole1122]

Finished the install this weekend.


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[Scott Douglas]

That looks a lot like the lift my brother has at his place.

Looking good!
I'd be painting a signal orange stripe on the posts for the max height allowed marking. Looks kind of tight up top there.

[speedster911]

What brand lift did you get?

Thanks