Recent content by mike2000

Knowing that any security device can be defeated, the simplest security measure is your suggestion! Did not know these existed. Will be going that way. Thanks!!

I thought about that option. The problem is that I would need to put 4 bike cable locks (as if I just put one and someone tries to lower the lift, my ramps would go down on the 3 other posts and thus the ramps would not be level and car could fall off?) Or if I put 4 cable locks (one on each...

Thanks guys for your replies!! I plug the motor via an extension cord to a regular wall outlet. My fuse box is in the basement thus not very practical to go in basement each time… Sorry for my ignorance, but where would I install the electrical boxes with a key that you suggested? I have...

I have a 4 post lift (Backyard Buddy). I want to be able to lock the lift to avoid anyone using the lift (robbers or my teenagers…) once car lifted. I was looking for either a device that I could put on the power source of lift engine (a lock with a key on the electric engine?) or some sort of...

My footplates are not bolt. The rubber plates I used are the heavy duty rubber plates that go on steps for winter. I think will have to replace by metal plates. Thanks everybody for your suggestions!!

I have a backyard buddy lift since 6 years. My garage floor has a significant slope: height difference between front and back post footing 9 cm. I elevated the footings that were lower (closest to the exterior garage door) by 4cm thus now have a difference in height of 5 cm (roughly 2...