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He is using a manufacturer's product - https://www.atlasautoequipment.com/products/lifts/two-post-lifts/2-post-lift-accessories/extension-kits/base-plate-extension-kit-for-bp10000x. I unfortunately can't add on such an extension kit. Atlas only makes it for their 8000 and 10000 series base...

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The overall height of bottom plate lifts are typically two feet shorter than top plate lifts. I don’t have the extra clearance for a true top plate lift in this spot of my garage, even if I removed the drywall ceiling and had it go up into the attic area.

That is a great suggestion! I might do that instead.

That is a good point. I didn't consider the sagging issue.

It is brand new. I'm not so much concerned about the warranty, I guess. I would assume if there was an issue and Atlas wanted out of the warranty they could find some kind of reason? To your second point though, I did read in another thread that adding a brace like that might negatively impact...

I'm installing an Atlas 9KBP in my garage right now. The ceiling is 10', so a bottom plate 2 post lift made the most sense. I've already stood up / positioned the posts and everything looks great. I'm wondering if I can add a steel plate (1/2" x 20" x 135", or 2 narrower plates for $$$ savings)...