2-post lift qustion on placement

[lt1driver]

where did you place it, in middle of garage (front to back) or biased toward fron or back of garage. I am hoping to build on to my garage to the side, hope for 16' wide by 20' long...city code won't let me go any widen or I will be too close to property line, also only 11' high. thanks for inputs.

 

[Strouty]

It will depend on what style lift you have, if it is asymmetric it can be more biased to the back wall, if it is a symmetrical you would probably want it close to centered. These guys have a lot of info on lifts, they are trying to sell their lifts, but the basic info is good.

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Articles.asp?ID=367

 

[Dragster Racer]

Be aware of where your garage door is when it is open. If possible, it is nice to be able to open it when there is a car up in the air. Or not lift the car into the open door!

 

[M3Pilot]

If you haven't already installed the garage door, the tracks can be arranged to lift the door higher before it moves horizontally.

 

[HoseB]

11' high ceiling? Your choices are limited for a two-post lift.

Regarding placement, I would place it as far forward (away from door) as possible. Be sure to leave enough room front/back to fit what you're planning to lift.

 

[camarotoolman]

Try to get it away from the over head door. I can't put the door up with my car up. A real pain in the -ss. No air sun light etc.

 

[camarotoolman]

Also get a machine that lets you open the car doors. Mine is so tight that its sometimes hard to get in to start. But I only have 500. in it so ***** too much.