Recent content by AugyIA

I put 2 wedge anchors on each plate last weekend. I may go back and put the other 2 in but the difference is astounding in how much more solid it feels. Drilling concrete isn't much fun or I might have done all 16 :-) Regardless, it just feels a lot more solid and safer now. The posts are...

Yep, that's a good idea and what I intend to do.

This happened to me, as well. Luckily, it was during initial set up and I had nothing on the lift. I was able to adjust the ladders to make all 4 corners lock at the same time. I can only imagine the fear it would instill with a car on it at that moment. Thanks for all the feedback. I'm...

Thanks, that makes sense (after I read it three times) :) I am probably over-thinking it but figure it's not something I want to take much risk on and having it as perfectly plumb as possible will be safer and prolong it's life (and mine!).

I really like the idea of drop in anchors rather than the wedge anchors that came with my lift. The wedge anchors I have are 3/4" but you linked 1/2" drop in anchors. I suspect it wouldn't matter a lot as either size is going to keep it in place and it's not really doing anything other than...

Yikes Chevy-SS, that gives me even more reason to bolt it down. Thanks for sharing...glad you were able to avoid disaster!

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Ok, thanks. I think I'll go ahead and bolt it down. I don't have enough room to really move it around anyway and the idea of making it feel more solid is appealing :-)

Sorry, I should have been more clear...it's the C channel post with ladder bars...Atlas, Triumph, Tuxedo, AutoLift, and a dozen other companies all sell the same (or very similar) model, very common hobbyist 4 post lift. It comes with shims and bolts but states it does not have to be bolted down.

I recently installed a 4 post storage lift in my garage. It's the typical 8000 lb model with removable casters for ease in moving. I've got it sitting on Racedeck flooring, free standing (not bolted down). I got the runways leveled using the cable adjustments and ladder stop adjustments...