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I made the decision to go deep into the garage because I feel it'll be easier to keep the front clear. If I have something on the lift it may be there for a while. Then I'd block off the whole use of the garage while it's in there. So I'll store vehicles in front of the lift that would be...

I would definitely use pex, cut it to the right lengths and make it look nice. If you don't want to buy the crimp tool you can use shark bite fittings, however in the end you'll probably spend less to just buy the crimp tool and do it right. They do have their purpose, but I'm not a big fan of...

It's 24 wide 40 deep, so I've got plenty of room. I'm putting the columns 15' from the back wall. The manufacturer specs 12'. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk

I would think a 4 post lift would definitely need more clearance though. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk

That's a nice set up. I'm putting mine a little towards the back. This way I can still get a longer trailer off to the right side without having to move something off the lift. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk

I wouldn't say so much that it's my "only" option, but the extra 6" is going to be far more valuable to me on the other side. I wish the garage was 30' wide, but I'm working with what I've got. lol Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk

Nice. That's the reassurance I wanted. lol Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk

That's exactly my thought process, maximizing the use of the whole building, but not screwing myself with the lift. I'm thinking 18" from the column to the wall, more than enough to comfortably walk around it. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk

I'm in the HVAC bizz, so I'll have a/c. [emoji6] Lighting will be the next task. Haven't even thought much about that part yet. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk

I'm going with 15' for that very reason. My garage is only 40' with a single centered door though, so I don't want it too far back. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk

It's a 2 post. The instructions state that any anchor is not to be mounted within 8" of any crack, edge or expansion joint. They also spec the column to be 24" from any wall or bench. I was thinking of going 18". If I go the 24", it makes my other column less than the required 8" from an...

I think you answered your own question. If it's uninsulated, and you're selling. Just use the least expensive option. Sadly, 90% of buyers don't even care about garages. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk

The manufacturer spec says 2'. I'm thinking about 18". That would still give me 3' or more from where an axle would be. That 6"closer keeps the other post centered in the garage and gives me more space to have something next to it (a boat or another car) and still be able to work around the car...

Just wanted to say hi from upstate NY. I think this site will be a wealth of knowledge for my two garages. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk

Hi all, new to the forum. I'm in the process of finishing the interior of my detached garage to make it one heck of a man cave. It's a 24x40 stick framed barn with 14' ceilings and a single 12x12 door. I just purchased a nice used lift and am looking for some after the install advice from those...