Recent content by alia176

Thank you for the explanations gents. The concrete contractor will be at the house with their "concrete specialist" so I'll talk to them about the things discussed here. Topics to discuss: - Iso piers or pouring the column to be poured later, not sure how much later. The concept of separate...

Could you please elaborate on this statement please? What is the purpose of separating the area under the lift columns and pour it later? Will this be the same thickness as the rest of the pour? As far as a lift is concerned I would actually isolate out the area where the posts are going to...

After 13 years, I finally get to move on this project. I bought a 12k Challenger 2 post hoist two days and ready to use that thing. I'm going to do my own excavation work to level out the site then find out from the county if I'm allowed to pour a 25x35 pad and then eventually construct...

Thank you VERY MUCH for the education and hand holding. This is beginning to sink in, all be it slowly. I'll need to find out which cement plant the contractor uses then, somehow, I need to find out which truck load will contain my truckload. I don't know the feasibility of this but I'll dig...

I've decided to pour a 10x20 pad where the carport sits now, then install a 12k lift. Just picked up a Challenger from a local Chevy dealer. First quote came in a $3300 for a 4"/3500psi slab. The fella wanted to put a 2' deep by 3' x 3' extra slab under the column! Not sure if this is good or...

The 80 normally lives under a carport but she's getting ready to go on another camping/wheeling trip to UT and getting some TLC :D

Thank you for the detailed explanation, really helped visualize the process. I'll be having a contractor make me a 10' x 20' pad outside for a 12k 2 post hoist. I had no idea how to do conduct a slump test so I turned to YT: another one Other than looking at the ticket from the cement...

Looking at the cost comparo for the in-ground 2 post hoist, they're going to be over my budget at $10k+, unfortunately. :-( I like the idea of the in-ground scissor lift but the two platforms are usually around 24" apart and that's going to make drivetrain work somewhat of a challenge, but...

Thought about that and it's a viable option but not going to happen on the current cement driveway as I don't want to stare that thing. I saw one yesterday and he is thinking about swapping it for a 2post hoist as he can't do suspension work on it.

Thx for the reply, I do happen to own a ramp deal that elevates vehicles up to 24" but I do a ton of suspension work where the wheels need to be suspended. Additionally, I do drivetrain work and need to be able to get underneath. I have a cement contractor coming today to give me an estimate...

Hello all, I'd like a discussion on what the best way to go about a future lift type and placement based on the pic below. Adding a lift in my garage isn't an option due to the low ceiling height and my tall vehicles. So, that puts one potential location for a 2 post lift on the far left...

I'm considering a 4 post lift and thanks to this thread, the Advantage lift fell into my radar. I have a dirt driveway so a 4 post seems the easiest/safest/most logical way to lift my vehicles. I may put down some 3/4" marine grade plywood in the middle for ease of walking and to catch...

I was waiting for the price to drop to $200 and it did. Right when I was ready to buy one, they deleted the stock from all NM Costcos. Day late, dollar short!!

excellent info and good points. I'll pass on it for now since it won't be getting any usage. Upon doing a broader search for used Rotary lifts, I found few more about six hours away so I'll just cool my heels for now! Thanks.

and I'm gonna need to bone up a little bit on the Rotary lift. I requested more info from the seller about model #, age, etc. I'm seeing prices from $800-$1700 for used units. This guy is asking $1750 and from the pics it's still in service. So I suppose I will try to lift my vehicle with it...