2-post lift questions...???

[cobraclay]

i definately want the 2-post lift as i do more work than storage(hence the 4-post), im going to have to wait a while to figure out which one i want...what is the best buy for my money???

also is there a standard measurement on the width location of the posts, as i need to pour footings.....

Thanks, Clay

 

[Notch1988]

I bought my 2 post used. Went to a hoist shop in town and they had a few for sale. The one I got was in a Honda dealership for 3 years but they replaced it because it's assymetrical and the Honda's were too low to get the front arm all the way under.

The lift will have a range that it can be spaced, mine is about eight feet between the posts. Your best bet would be to buy the hoist first, then build the garage... that's what I did.

 

[cobraclay]

I bought my 2 post used. Went to a hoist shop in town and they had a few for sale. The one I got was in a Honda dealership for 3 years but they replaced it because it's assymetrical and the Honda's were too low to get the front arm all the way under.

The lift will have a range that it can be spaced, mine is about eight feet between the posts. Your best bet would be to buy the hoist first, then build the garage... that's what I did.

I would buy it but i have no place to store the thing....unless i get a new one and get measurements off it before i purchase....but i kind of wanted to try looking around for something like u found....whats a good deal on a used one?

 

[dilbert]

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I have a two post lift I ourchased from Team Lift - if you are interested i can get you the phone number. I found it the best for the price - $2000.00. It can lift 9000 lbs. It takes about 4 to 5 hours to install with a friend - you need a rotary hammer drill for the Hilti bolts. If you can find the website it has all the dimensions and electrical requirements you need. if you can i get it from home. Only thing not included is the hydralic oil which you can purchase from NAPA.

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[NSXSOON]

Pour an 8" slab floor with steel and fiber reinforcement and you will be able to install it anywhere you want. You'll spend a few more bucks in material to double the thickness of the whole floor but the labor is near the same as a standard 4" pour. This option will also give you the freedom to choose any type of lift you want or can find a buy on.

 

[Notch1988]

I would buy it but i have no place to store the thing....unless i get a new one and get measurements off it before i purchase....but i kind of wanted to try looking around for something like u found....whats a good deal on a used one?

I bought mine last May and didn't install it until September... they stored it at their shop for me, no charge.

I'd also look for an assymetrical lift. Allows you to open your car door without hitting the posts.

 

[cobraclay]

I bought mine last May and didn't install it until September... they stored it at their shop for me, no charge.

I'd also look for an assymetrical lift. Allows you to open your car door without hitting the posts.

dilbert...id appreciate the info if ya got it....

NSXSOON...are you talking about using rebar and concrete w/fiber in it, or are you talking about the steel type fiber mix? and id love to go 8" throughout, but ill have a rather large slab, and it would basically double my costs...the garage it self will be 50x40, and i want to extend the slab out all the way around.....Im thinking if i just get a few different measurements off a few lifts, and make sure my footings are a foot or so wider each way where i would want the lift, and run a long continuous footing that whole side of the garage, then i should be in good shape....?

Thanks for the input guys...

 

[NSXSOON]

Rebar with fiber mix concrete is the way to go. You could go with the 8" pour just in the bay where the lift will be and still be safe to put in any configuration lift later. Unless you have the specific lift spec you will just be guessing otherwise.

 

[dilbert]

Phone Number is 1-800-826-7237 located in Celburne, TX. I had 5" concrete with highway mesh for my slab, but I did put 1 foot concrete beams under list posts. I also use 4000 psi concrete to mainly reduce stress cracks (only $10 bucks more per load - well worth it). 220V 20 Amp requirement. Hope this helps.

 

[krooser]

I've got 4" of 3500# concrete with fibermesh...most lift manufacturers recommend 4"...8" is way overkill...and rebar/wiremesh is not needed...IMHO

 

[Notch1988]

I've got 4" of 3500# concrete with fibermesh...most lift manufacturers recommend 4"...8" is way overkill...and rebar/wiremesh is not needed...IMHO

I was told 6" was adequate for the inserts so that's what I did. No problems with the install.

 

[Aahz]

4-1/2"-5" of 3500 psi concrete is all you typically need for a 2 post...wire mesh is good and 4000 psi with wire is better. When we do installations for transit bus hoists, we typically pour 8" slabs (or thicker)...but you sure don't need it for a two post.

We have some good information about two post lifts on our site...www.standardus.com Look at the articles on the lift pages.

I'll always recommend a US Made product that is ALI / ETL Certified. You will pay more for it, but you be guaranteed that it will have passed some sort of quality control test. Keep in mind that there at least 75 different lift manufacturers out there.....but very few that will be around long enough to get parts and service from 5 years from now. (Many close up and open under a new name when they get sued or go bankrupt!). Stick with an ALI/ETL Certified product, you won't go wrong. (BTW, I've been selling 2 post lifts for over 10 years and never heard of "Team Lifts" prior to this thread.)

Hope all works out for you!