4 post lift installed

wfdlt8 · 2009-03-02 00:46:10

best moey that you can ever spend :thumbs: later oak :iagree: A real back saver.... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/nclemmer/DSC03275.jpg

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Mar 2, 2009 | 09:30 PM

#41

Blue Lightening

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Originally Posted by oaks99

best moey that you can ever spend

later oak

A real back saver....

Mar 3, 2009 | 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by wfdlt8

Ceiling is 9' 4'' high. You can't tell from the pictures but I have about 5 to 6 inches above the C-3 and about 6 to 8 inches above the C-5. The lift dealer told me for a lift to fit and work properly measure your cars and and 10'', if your ceiling is equal to or greater than that you are in good shape.

I'm at about 9'10" so it's nice to know a setup like this could work for me. I thought my ceiling was too low.

Mar 3, 2009 | 08:50 PM

#43

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Originally Posted by Hatchet

I'm at about 9'10" so it's nice to know a setup like this could work for me. I thought my ceiling was too low.

10' 0" clear overhead gives me 6' clear under the ramp with the Vette on it.

Jul 20, 2009 | 02:09 PM

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General question regarding garage lifts...

When you raise them, how do they "lock" into place preventing accidental lowering? I understand that hydrolics are involved to raise and lower, however I was curious how they lock in place.

Thanks!

Jul 20, 2009 | 02:34 PM

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Sweet!!

Jul 20, 2009 | 03:09 PM

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wfdlt8

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Originally Posted by MSG C5

Most have a locking plate that can only be disengaged by raising and then disengaging the locks. Some have an air lock system.

Jul 20, 2009 | 03:13 PM

#47

joeb1kinobe

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It certainly is cheaper than building another 2 or 3 car garage!

Nice pics.

Mrs. joeb1kinobe

Jul 20, 2009 | 03:34 PM

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Which lift is this? I like the jack. And your mods!

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A real back saver....

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Jul 20, 2009 | 03:42 PM

#49

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Originally Posted by MSG C5

There is a separate locking device that is spring loaded and must be released for lowering. It's all connected to a handle next to your hydraulic controls. Check out this link for more info.

10'3" ceilings allows the Corvette to go as high as the lift will go and still leave clearance.

Last edited by teebee; Jul 20, 2009 at 03:52 PM.

Jul 20, 2009 | 06:01 PM

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That is great!

What is your ceiling height? I would like a 4 post lift too but I don't think my ceiling is high enough!

Jul 20, 2009 | 06:14 PM

#51

hotwheels57

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Originally Posted by MSG C5

It depends on the manufacturer of the lift. Most use a spring loaded mechanical latch system. They engage automatically (audible click) as you raise the lift. You then lower it to the position you want to work under. The lift might be sitting on welded blocks, or within slots or a "ladder" with cutouts. When you want to lower the car, you raise it slightly with the hydraulics and use a mechanical lever to release the locks. While maintaining pressure on the lever, you lower the vehicle with the hydraulics.

The BEND PAK lifts use spring-loaded safety locks which automatically engage continuously when raising the lift. For added safety a secondary lock system acts as a slack-cable device automatically engaging in the event of an unexpected cable failure. The secondary air lock system requires an air compressor.

Jul 20, 2009 | 09:46 PM

#52

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Originally Posted by Sabre34

That is great!

What is your ceiling height? I would like a 4 post lift too but I don't think my ceiling is high enough!

Mine is 10'3" with the lift all the way up (as in the picture) there is about 3" between the top of the car and the ceiling. As you can see there is quite a space above the wifes' Bonneville. It is easily possible that 9'6" ceilings might work. Depending on the car underneath, two Corvettes? No problem with 9'3" ceilings.

Jul 20, 2009 | 09:47 PM

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Jul 22, 2009 | 12:33 PM

#54

superstreet

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Nice! One of THE best mods you can do!

Jul 22, 2009 | 12:59 PM

#55

Blue Lightening

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Originally Posted by TooMch

Which lift is this? I like the jack. And your mods!

The lift is from Eagle Equipment. What you were looking at in the picture was the sliding bridge jack which is an option that goes with the lift.

Last edited by Blue Lightening; Jul 22, 2009 at 01:57 PM.

Jul 22, 2009 | 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wfdlt8

Kinda looks like the back door is blocked now.

I do like the lifts... of course I'm kinda partial to Bend Pak.. cuz I worked there and designed part of that locking system mentioned.

Last edited by Todd157k; Jul 22, 2009 at 01:59 PM.

Jul 22, 2009 | 03:01 PM

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Mr. Jean

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Congrats on your new purchase.

Interesting thread. Read it and had to go out and measure my new garage.
Appears to have a 10'1" ceiling, so it should fit in there alright. Being 6'1" tall though, it seems that I would need all I can get to stand up straight under it. Looks pretty close, once I moved all the lower junk around.