Car Llift, Park 2 Cars and work under them Options

[stickyfingers]

So I splurged a little and bought myself a single post car lift. I can park 2 cars on one side of the garage. Really happy how it turned out and now I have the ability to work on the cars from underneath.

[mskala]

I have a 4-post that serves a similar purpose but does get in the way more.

I think I've seen the single post type that has the base piece (floor) extend
the same distance as the lift fork. Personally I would be more comfortable
with that than the one you have that 100% relies on the bolts in the floor.

[stickyfingers]

I have a 4-post that serves a similar purpose but does get in the way more.

I think I've seen the single post type that has the base piece (floor) extend
the same distance as the lift fork. Personally I would be more comfortable
with that than the one you have that 100% relies on the bolts in the floor.

It's counter-lever so there is a base that extended about mid-way. The lift is rated for 6000lb and I had it professionally installed. That's exactly it, I get complete unfettered access to the vehicles from the sides and the bottom. There is a 10-yr warranty on the lift and 3-year for labour. The company is reputable and has done many installs without any issues.

Also these bolts practically go 1/2 ft into the ground and there are about 20 I would say.

It is a marvel of engineering.

[Jamie]

I have a 4-post that serves a similar purpose but does get in the way more.

I think I've seen the single post type that has the base piece (floor) extend
the same distance as the lift fork. Personally I would be more comfortable
with that than the one you have that 100% relies on the bolts in the floor.

It's counter-lever so there is a base that extended about mid-way. The lift is rated for 6000lb and I had it professionally installed. That's exactly it, I get complete unfettered access to the vehicles from the sides and the bottom. There is a 10-yr warranty on the lift and 3-year for labour. The company is reputable and has done many installs without any issues.

Also these bolts practically go 1/2 ft into the ground and there are about 20 I would say.

It is a marvel of engineering.

That balancing act does look a bit scary to me, the Carrera 4 GTS is quite a bit heavier than a 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif)

[mepstein]

I have a 4-post that serves a similar purpose but does get in the way more.

I think I've seen the single post type that has the base piece (floor) extend
the same distance as the lift fork. Personally I would be more comfortable
with that than the one you have that 100% relies on the bolts in the floor.

It's counter-lever so there is a base that extended about mid-way. The lift is rated for 6000lb and I had it professionally installed. That's exactly it, I get complete unfettered access to the vehicles from the sides and the bottom. There is a 10-yr warranty on the lift and 3-year for labour. The company is reputable and has done many installs without any issues.

Also these bolts practically go 1/2 ft into the ground and there are about 20 I would say.

It is a marvel of engineering.

That balancing act does look a bit scary to me, the Carrera 4 GTS is quite a bit heavier than a 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif)

All these lifts were made by the numbers, That is, they were designed using tried and true engineering principles. They are usually rated far less than their absolute max.

It's actually scares me more when someone is working under a car and puts a long wrench to a bolt to remove it. It really doesn't take much to tip ordinary jack stands.