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Lifts, 2 Post Hydraulic Lift Questions |
ctc911ctc |
Feb 14 2019, 11:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 892 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States |
All,
I am rebuilding the garage, very small NE garage 19' x 10' and about 8' clear. I am thinking about installing a 2 post lift where each post would be against the walls, out of the way. I am concerned about the safety of these lifts, I would only be putting 914s or 911s on this lift. 1. Is the anchoring of the pad sufficient to keep these from tilting (forward/back)? 2. How deep do the anchors need to be placed into the floor? Very little detail on web sites. 3. Are there any preferences as to vendors? I have been looking at this one: https://www.toolots.com/two-post-car-lift-l...#productDetails My requirements are that the lift be as small (footprint) and safe as possible. THANK YOU ALL TEENERS! CTC911CTC |
AHudson |
Feb 18 2019, 07:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 55 Joined: 13-May 18 From: Alabama Member No.: 22,112 Region Association: South East States |
Quick Jack is another great option. The lift sections are trapezoidal so they don’t need to be anchored to the floor and there’s no minimum concrete thickness. It doesn’t lift as high as max Jax, but the 21 inches or so is more than adequate to work on a creeper. In my opinion, there are really only two workable heights anyway....on your back or above your head. If you don’t have the ceiling height for the latter, quick jack is an easy and portable solution. I use it in my small garage and there’s an unboxing, setup, and 914 lift video in my signature... I chose this exact lift and could not be more pleased. Does exactly as I need, can add blocks for higher lift if ever needed (haven't yet), is easily moved, quick, and silent. The brakes to hold it at height are very re assuring since gravity actually works with you to stop motion. I use back up jacks just in case, but they're just not necessary. I especially like the 'clear' area underneath, allowing full vehicle access once raised. Literally, not one thing in the way from front to rear. Also quite easy to move around and store when you're done (or under the vehicle as many do.) And for a thousand bucks? I've extracted this many times over. Set up was straightforward and you have Costco to deal with if anything goes awry. (Nothing has or did.) I decided on the EZ Car lift, light weight, very portable, lots of options like the caster kit. That's a nice lift and an interesting option. The crossbars are what backed me off of this option. Also, using a drill seemed mildly primitive, especially when the lift was double the cost. Though this has nothing to do with the lift itself - the owner (who answered the phone, designed, sold, did customer service) was extremely rude. Seems others have had issue with him as well. I felt any after-sale needs would be difficult. I did like the rise height, which beats the QuickJack. |
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