four post lift
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Sioux Falls South Dakota
Let's see if i can answer all the questions.
yes it is an "eagle" but I think it is a chinese made lift that is sold as other brands.
I paid a little under $1900, but I drove 2 hours to pick it up.
The assembly instructions absolutely SUCK. there are some mistakes, and some of the key info is not legible. Also, one of the critical adjustments [the safety latches] is not described well enough, you have to learn the hard way.
some of the threaded parts are rough. one critical component, the ladder, the threads were corroded together. A real PITA to fix. Wear gloves when installing.
Once I got it running right, it works fine and I am generally happy with the install.
I had to have my garage door raised by Overhead door. They did a great job and it is one of the keys to this working.
the undercar clearance is about 50 inches with the C6 above. A chair with casters is perfect for working underneath.
It came with 3 plastic catch pans and a heavy steel pan for jacking. i plan to rig up two 12v electric scissors jacks to lift the car on the hoist. Pics when I get that done.
yes it is an "eagle" but I think it is a chinese made lift that is sold as other brands.
I paid a little under $1900, but I drove 2 hours to pick it up.
The assembly instructions absolutely SUCK. there are some mistakes, and some of the key info is not legible. Also, one of the critical adjustments [the safety latches] is not described well enough, you have to learn the hard way.
some of the threaded parts are rough. one critical component, the ladder, the threads were corroded together. A real PITA to fix. Wear gloves when installing.
Once I got it running right, it works fine and I am generally happy with the install.
I had to have my garage door raised by Overhead door. They did a great job and it is one of the keys to this working.
the undercar clearance is about 50 inches with the C6 above. A chair with casters is perfect for working underneath.
It came with 3 plastic catch pans and a heavy steel pan for jacking. i plan to rig up two 12v electric scissors jacks to lift the car on the hoist. Pics when I get that done.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Central New Jersey
I have a question for you on these 4 post lifts - I too was looking to get one - a friend of mine has one in his garage - but his is not bolted to the floor - is that ok to install like that - not that I'd be worried that the whole thing would move with a car on it at full height - but what about any 'stress' the extra weight of the car on each post pushing the post outwards. The best 'analogy' I can think of is like when a gymnast does a split - is there any way the posts can do a 'split' ?
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From: Indiana
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I have a question for you on these 4 post lifts - I too was looking to get one - a friend of mine has one in his garage - but his is not bolted to the floor - is that ok to install like that - not that I'd be worried that the whole thing would move with a car on it at full height - but what about any 'stress' the extra weight of the car on each post pushing the post outwards. The best 'analogy' I can think of is like when a gymnast does a split - is there any way the posts can do a 'split' ?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Jupiter Florida
I have a question for you on these 4 post lifts - I too was looking to get one - a friend of mine has one in his garage - but his is not bolted to the floor - is that ok to install like that - not that I'd be worried that the whole thing would move with a car on it at full height - but what about any 'stress' the extra weight of the car on each post pushing the post outwards. The best 'analogy' I can think of is like when a gymnast does a split - is there any way the posts can do a 'split' ?
Greg Smith Equipment has some good reads on lifts, certifications etc>>
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Default.asp?Redirected=Y
Scroll to bottom of home page to 'Other Information' and also watch the Industry Failure video...that is scary.
Remember you get what you pay for...cheap is not the best approach but rather how is made, who made it, and how it was certified.
Michael
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Jupiter Florida
Forgot this detail... event hough the floor can have a rear of garage to front of garage slope (in my case ~1") you can adjust the lift lifting cables and cleat lock bars to have the lift runners level... in these two pics you can see the amount of adjustment for
Rear post:
Front
Rear post:
Front
