Where to place 2 post lift?

[naturalgas]

I'm having a 36x40x12 garage built and keep going back and forth in my head where to locate a 2 post lift. I will have a 18x10 garage door on the gable end and a 8x6 garage door on the right side about 8" down from the right front corner. First I was thinking the far back left corner for lift. Now I'm thinking middle back so no jogging into position for lift. Framing starts in a couple days so I'll have to decide soon. Any thoughts on this? Here is a pic of my foundation.


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[cdaiscool]

Plans for the building? Is this car-centric or something else that you just happen to want to do oil changes in? Layout plans regarding where you may be putting other rooms?

Ultimately, this is something you'll have to figure out as we're not the ones using the place.

Unless you're around me and want a new friend...

 

[astroracer]

You won't have to decide anything until you get the lift. As long as you have 4" of 3000# concrete for a floor you can set it up anywhere. The things to consider are walk around room at the posts and opening the overhead door with a vehicle up on the lift. if the hoist is too close to the door you won't get the door open all the way.
Mark

 

[naturalgas]

Ha cdaiscool your a long way from me[emoji482]. I didn't phrase it correctly. I guess what I'm looking for is what would be best minimum space if I have a wall to left and front of lift .


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[coljar]

I know it's a little late now, but I had that decided before my garage was built. Where I put my doors was key to where I installed my two post hoist.

 

[naturalgas]

I didn't have an option on door. Town bylaw only allows 3 garage doors on residential. That is why I went with a 18x10. The building inspector did let me put the small 8x6 on side but he didn't have to.


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[coljar]

When you say, the far left corner, do you mean at an angle? Myself, I prefer having a straight shot with both of my lifts, but you do see a lot of dealerships with several hoists at an angle. That 18ft. door gives you a lot more options, though.

 

[rburke65]

That's only 2 doors.....If local laws allow 3 doors why do you feel the inspector "allowed" you to have 2 doors? Your allowed 3!

 

[naturalgas]

No angle. Left back corner.Front of car on lift would be square with back wall. That will still leave room for two cars to right of lift. Or put lift in middle of back row and be able to drive straight in onto lift without jogging to get square for lift.


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[naturalgas]

That's only 2 doors.....If local laws allow 3 doors why do you feel the inspector "allowed" you to have 2 doors? Your allowed 3!

I already have a 28x28 attached garage with 2 doors


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[coljar]

No angle. Left back corner.Front of car on lift would be square with back wall. That will still leave room for two cars to right of lift. Or put lift in middle of back row and be able to drive straight in onto lift without jogging to get square for lift.


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The high lighted portion is the ticket in my opinion.

 

[Jlbc212]

Position the lift posts so you can drive straight between them.
Is the smaller door an overhead door? If it passes under the larger door you may have an issue with suspending the rear of the horizontal tracks.

 

[lakeroadster]

Do a simple garage layout using some graph paper. That will allow you to visualize moving vehicles in and out, location of workbenches etc.

I used CAD for my Pole Barn to determine layout... CAD is great, but graph paper gets the job done.

 

[naturalgas]

Position the lift posts so you can drive straight between them.

Is the smaller door an overhead door? If it passes under the larger door you may have an issue with suspending the rear of the horizontal tracks.

I have 9' to the side of front 18x10 front door. Side overhead door is 8x6 so I should be good. Builder assures me I'm ok.


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[T_R]

Back middle behind the excavator.

You can pull straight onto it and have lots of room on either side to work. You'd still have room to park a car on either side of the lift too.

 

[naturalgas]

Build is coming along. Still undecided on lift in middle back or back left wall


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[coljar]

It looks like it's gonna be a really nice garage. I think it would be cool to have the room trusses like that. What are you doing with the space up there?

 

[december45]

How ever you decide to place the doors and the lift, it will make life much easier if its a straight shot right to the lift, with no turns angles or what ever. Do yourself a favor and make it an easy straight shot to the lift.

 

[walrus]

Make sure you can easily walk around every post

 

[Rod N]

Make sure you can easily walk around every post

aka An escape route.

 

[naturalgas]

You guys convinced me. Middle back it is. More progress today.weather is on my side


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[bandaidmd]

Remember if you put the lift in the middle of one of your wide bays that really limits your space to pull thru. My main shop is only 24' wide and the lift is centered , theres only 8' between posts with less on floor with arms attached so getting my box truck or 8'6" wide dump trailer thru there is a no go.

 

[KaiserJeep]

Not sure, but I'm envisioning your garage to be able to hold 3 cars, width-wise. If so, with the 18' wide door, the ones on the left and right will have to pulled in at an angle, initially. Depending on garage sale fodder (aka stuff), they could be pulled forward to be straight with either sidewall. Just thinking how a lift in the center may affect this arrangement - banging driver side door of one and passenger side door of other. Lift placed on either left or right side may be a little easier to manage....

 

[naturalgas]

Not sure, but I'm envisioning your garage to be able to hold 3 cars, width-wise. If so, with the 18' wide door, the ones on the left and right will have to pulled in at an angle, initially. Depending on garage sale fodder (aka stuff), they could be pulled forward to be straight with either sidewall. Just thinking how a lift in the center may affect this arrangement - banging driver side door of one and passenger side door of other. Lift placed on either left or right side may be a little easier to manage....

That was my exact thinking. Left or right side. It' not like I'll be using the lift all the time. A jog to the left or right to line up a car Or truck to get on is no big deal. And,better management of floor space.


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[65cayne]

Build is coming along. Still undecided on lift in middle back or back left wall


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Can you share the specs on your attic truss? Cord (chord?) sizing, room size, pitch, load bearing, etc...

Thanks,
-Kevin

 

[naturalgas]

Can you share the specs on your attic truss? Cord (chord?) sizing, room size, pitch, load bearing, etc...



Thanks,

-Kevin

Room is 12x39x8. Here you go Kevin


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[Mike777]

Check out the layout/floor plans for lifts from Mohawk:

http://www.mohawklifts.com/library/shop_layouts/A-7%2012-18-2013%2031%20Shop%20Layout.pdf

http://www.mohawklifts.com/wp/automotive-lifts/2-post-lifts/a7/

What kind of lift are you putting in the garage?
And the work in progress looks great. I'm envious; I hope someday I can do something similar.
Good luck.

 

[Mike777]

Check out the layout/floor plans for lifts from Mohawk:

http://www.mohawklifts.com/library/shop_layouts/A-7%2012-18-2013%2031%20Shop%20Layout.pdf

http://www.mohawklifts.com/wp/automotive-lifts/2-post-lifts/a7/

What kind of lift are you putting in the garage?
And the work in progress looks great. I'm envious; I hope someday I can do something similar.
Good luck.

Disregard my question about the lift, I see you have another thread on that topic.
Again, great garage. (You've got me looking at lots tonight dreaming of....)

 

[davejo]

Does it matter which side, drivers or passenger, the lift controls are placed on a symmetric lift?

 

[z28ke]

Most lifts you can locate the controls on either side. I put mine on the passenger side so when I pull a vehicle in I can set the arms on the drivers side, then go to passenger side and set the arms, then lift the vehicle without having to walk back around.

 

[65cayne]

Room is 12x39x8. Here you go Kevin...

Thanks. That's a huge room and a huge truss. 7:12 pitch looks very good.

 

[walrus]

Does it matter which side, drivers or passenger, the lift controls are placed on a symmetric lift?

Yes, because of the motor, the tank under it hangs down enough so it will hit door when you open it to get out. On my rotary you can put it on either side but it will get in the way on drivers side