4 Post Lift
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From: colo
I did some searching on the internet for 'Shanghai Fanbao 4 post lifts' model 4QJY3.5-C , which is the company that is offering the lift , and up pops instructions to assemble Olympic lifts.
After going back to the webpage for the lift , it has that the lift is 'CE' certified for Europe. Apparently the US doesn't have a certification standard like the European countries.
The photos look promising , but I am still hoping someone will chime in who has done this.
I am guessing that Direct Lift may be getting theirs from China , and having to pay extra to ship them to their warehouse due to the issues of getting ships unloaded and product delivered.
I have been looking for used lifts, but they are few and far between.
After going back to the webpage for the lift , it has that the lift is 'CE' certified for Europe. Apparently the US doesn't have a certification standard like the European countries.
The photos look promising , but I am still hoping someone will chime in who has done this.
I am guessing that Direct Lift may be getting theirs from China , and having to pay extra to ship them to their warehouse due to the issues of getting ships unloaded and product delivered.
I have been looking for used lifts, but they are few and far between.
Drifting
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From: Central Florida
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I did some searching on the internet for 'Shanghai Fanbao 4 post lifts' model 4QJY3.5-C , which is the company that is offering the lift , and up pops instructions to assemble Olympic lifts.
After going back to the webpage for the lift , it has that the lift is 'CE' certified for Europe. Apparently the US doesn't have a certification standard like the European countries.
The photos look promising , but I am still hoping someone will chime in who has done this.
I am guessing that Direct Lift may be getting theirs from China , and having to pay extra to ship them to their warehouse due to the issues of getting ships unloaded and product delivered.
I have been looking for used lifts, but they are few and far between.
After going back to the webpage for the lift , it has that the lift is 'CE' certified for Europe. Apparently the US doesn't have a certification standard like the European countries.
The photos look promising , but I am still hoping someone will chime in who has done this.
I am guessing that Direct Lift may be getting theirs from China , and having to pay extra to ship them to their warehouse due to the issues of getting ships unloaded and product delivered.
I have been looking for used lifts, but they are few and far between.
have you tried Craigslist?
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Carson Valley
I did some searching on the internet for 'Shanghai Fanbao 4 post lifts' model 4QJY3.5-C , which is the company that is offering the lift , and up pops instructions to assemble Olympic lifts.
After going back to the webpage for the lift , it has that the lift is 'CE' certified for Europe. Apparently the US doesn't have a certification standard like the European countries.
The photos look promising , but I am still hoping someone will chime in who has done this.
I am guessing that Direct Lift may be getting theirs from China , and having to pay extra to ship them to their warehouse due to the issues of getting ships unloaded and product delivered.
I have been looking for used lifts, but they are few and far between.
After going back to the webpage for the lift , it has that the lift is 'CE' certified for Europe. Apparently the US doesn't have a certification standard like the European countries.
The photos look promising , but I am still hoping someone will chime in who has done this.
I am guessing that Direct Lift may be getting theirs from China , and having to pay extra to ship them to their warehouse due to the issues of getting ships unloaded and product delivered.
I have been looking for used lifts, but they are few and far between.
https://www.autolift.org
Burning Brakes
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From: Frederick MD
I have a 9,000' extra-long and wide Auto Lift brand from Best Buy Automotive (they have a lot of different brands, including Bend-Pak and Dannmar). If you can't do long, definitely get a wide version of whatever you get. Mine was about the most inexpensive unit I found at the time, but I am very satisfied with it. All the welds look great and I have complete confidence in it. Like Ratflinger, I put mine together myself and used pallet forks on the tractor to unload and moved pieces around on wheel dollies. The working ramp is well over 500# so if you don't have the ability to lift that, pay the man to build it. When I researched mine, I read that there are only a few manufacturers and they are all pretty similar with different brand labels. I was very particular about setting it up so the posts were exactly plumb and square. I used trailing arm shims to get to posts plumb. When I load it, I center the load which is critically important to stability.
Advice for the garage...assuming you are using the lift for more than storage: 1) 120v outlet every 6 feet and at least one 240v on every wall, 2) Floor plug for the lift (but you'll need to know what lift you are getting, it's footprint, and which corner the control unit is on), 3) Lighting, lots of it. You'll want 40 candle feet as an absolute minimum (Candle feet = lumens/sq-ft). Green Light Depot has some reasonably priced lighting options although your ceiling might be too low for high bay lights, but they have other options. 4) A sink. I bought a stainless steel restaurant sink with 2 side boards, 5) a 1/2 bath. 6) a beer fridge, 7) Wi-fi access point, 8) sound and video, 9) potable light on wheels to move around under the car, 10) Taller ceilings are better. Raise the garage doors as close to the ceiling as possible and use angled tracks if the ceiling is pitched.
Advice for the garage...assuming you are using the lift for more than storage: 1) 120v outlet every 6 feet and at least one 240v on every wall, 2) Floor plug for the lift (but you'll need to know what lift you are getting, it's footprint, and which corner the control unit is on), 3) Lighting, lots of it. You'll want 40 candle feet as an absolute minimum (Candle feet = lumens/sq-ft). Green Light Depot has some reasonably priced lighting options although your ceiling might be too low for high bay lights, but they have other options. 4) A sink. I bought a stainless steel restaurant sink with 2 side boards, 5) a 1/2 bath. 6) a beer fridge, 7) Wi-fi access point, 8) sound and video, 9) potable light on wheels to move around under the car, 10) Taller ceilings are better. Raise the garage doors as close to the ceiling as possible and use angled tracks if the ceiling is pitched.
1. You won’t have to bend over every damn time you need to plug something in (my back is totally screwed up).
2. If you have a lot of projects going and your leaning something like plywood against the wall you won’t cover up your outlets.
3. Most work benches end up around 36” high. If you decide to put in a work bench someplace after the fact you won’t have an outlet height issue.
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Instructor
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From: Central PA
No problem. I sent it as a PDF because I wouldn't open an Excel file from someone I don't know. If you or anyone else wants the Excel version, PM me
FYI, For all:
My son and I got burned by the code inspector on his garage addition. The IRC (International Residential (building) Code) has restrictions on the height of the walls and has opening requirements which pertain to the garage door. Even though his drawings were approved by the prior inspector, who left, the new inspector is holding us to the latest requirements. If you are building or modifying a building make sure you know and meet the requirements.
FYI, For all:
My son and I got burned by the code inspector on his garage addition. The IRC (International Residential (building) Code) has restrictions on the height of the walls and has opening requirements which pertain to the garage door. Even though his drawings were approved by the prior inspector, who left, the new inspector is holding us to the latest requirements. If you are building or modifying a building make sure you know and meet the requirements.
When I built my house 18+ years ago, I was going for my final inspection. The same inspector did all the inspections but on the final he started nit picking and adding stuff that was going to require some serious rework. My house is out in the middle of nowhere and I was wondering what would happen if the inspector had a mysterious accident. He's a know a-hole so I shouldn't have been surprised but when I questioned him he got defensive and said it was within his prerogative to add stuff. We argued for awhile and I was able to whittle it down to some inconsequential stuff but it was still a pain.
Drifting
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From: Central Florida
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That's crazy. You don't happen to know what section of the code he's referencing? My buddy has a code book and I'd like to look it up.
When I built my house 18+ years ago, I was going for my final inspection. The same inspector did all the inspections but on the final he started nit picking and adding stuff that was going to require some serious rework. My house is out in the middle of nowhere and I was wondering what would happen if the inspector had a mysterious accident. He's a know a-hole so I shouldn't have been surprised but when I questioned him he got defensive and said it was within his prerogative to add stuff. We argued for awhile and I was able to whittle it down to some inconsequential stuff but it was still a pain.
When I built my house 18+ years ago, I was going for my final inspection. The same inspector did all the inspections but on the final he started nit picking and adding stuff that was going to require some serious rework. My house is out in the middle of nowhere and I was wondering what would happen if the inspector had a mysterious accident. He's a know a-hole so I shouldn't have been surprised but when I questioned him he got defensive and said it was within his prerogative to add stuff. We argued for awhile and I was able to whittle it down to some inconsequential stuff but it was still a pain.
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From: Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania
It is IRC 602.10 "Wall Bracing" Specifically, the short walls next to the garage door(s) have to be sufficiently wide or have a significant header to carry a high wind load.
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From: colo
When I built my garage 10 tears ago I originally had two foot walls separating the doors along the front . It was passed by the county, but when I started getting bids for lumber a very sharp estimator said they should be at least 4feet at each corner.
I went back to the county and mentioned it to them, and they agreed, so I modified the plans. I also put plywood sheeting four feet on each corner inside just to be safe.
I found out years later that my neighbor built his with 2 foot corners and a big windstorm almost took it out. He reinforced the inside with a shelf along the top to keep it from happening again.
I went back to the county and mentioned it to them, and they agreed, so I modified the plans. I also put plywood sheeting four feet on each corner inside just to be safe.
I found out years later that my neighbor built his with 2 foot corners and a big windstorm almost took it out. He reinforced the inside with a shelf along the top to keep it from happening again.
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From: Holly Springs NC
I really like mine, and the small footprint is perfect for a corvette in a tight garage. Despite it being 120v it lifts the car surprisingly fast (not that I raise and lower the car enough for that to be an issue). The only issue I have with mine is that every once in a while one of the latches doesnt engage when lowering. Its pretty obvious because one corner continues to drop, but I would recommend paying attention when lowering and making sure you have a solid lockup before going under a car.
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I really like mine, and the small footprint is perfect for a corvette in a tight garage. Despite it being 120v it lifts the car surprisingly fast (not that I raise and lower the car enough for that to be an issue). The only issue I have with mine is that every once in a while one of the latches doesnt engage when lowering. Its pretty obvious because one corner continues to drop, but I would recommend paying attention when lowering and making sure you have a solid lockup before going under a car.
Drifting
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From: Monson MA
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From: Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania
When I built my garage 10 tears ago I originally had two foot walls separating the doors along the front . It was passed by the county, but when I started getting bids for lumber a very sharp estimator said they should be at least 4feet at each corner.
I went back to the county and mentioned it to them, and they agreed, so I modified the plans. I also put plywood sheeting four feet on each corner inside just to be safe.
I found out years later that my neighbor built his with 2 foot corners and a big windstorm almost took it out. He reinforced the inside with a shelf along the top to keep it from happening again.
I went back to the county and mentioned it to them, and they agreed, so I modified the plans. I also put plywood sheeting four feet on each corner inside just to be safe.
I found out years later that my neighbor built his with 2 foot corners and a big windstorm almost took it out. He reinforced the inside with a shelf along the top to keep it from happening again.
Funny virtually every garage I look at (including mine) is built with shorter walls, however, I did the calcs and it fails in the 105 mph design wind.
Drifting
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Thanks. It’s Corvette Bronze, the original color. The top is vinyl. I went back and forth between RWL and black wall tires and glad I decided on the ones on it now. I put Cooper Cobra 235/ 60’s all the way around.
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My 4 post lift is made in Italy, it's really a good quality lift.
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