Bendpak 2 post 10k lift anchor concern

[KSJeff]

It's a BP9 and it's rated for 9K. My buddies truck has been on it a few times for body mount changes and some suspension work. It's a 2007 Ford F350 and it's curb weight is listed at 7100lbs. My Tahoe is almost 6K and it's spent a fair amount of time up there too.

Forward BP9 Low Ceiling Lift | 9,000 lbs Capacity

Have a low-ceiling shop? The Rotary BP9 is a 9,000 lb. symmetric two-post lift that fits in spaces as low as 10 feet and features a steel base plate.

www.forwardlift.com

 

[CPete13]

It's a BP9 and it's rated for 9K. My buddies truck has been on it a few times for body mount changes and some suspension work. It's a 2007 Ford F350 and it's curb weight is listed at 7100lbs. My Tahoe is almost 6K and it's spent a fair amount of time up there too.

Forward BP9 Low Ceiling Lift | 9,000 lbs Capacity

Have a low-ceiling shop? The Rotary BP9 is a 9,000 lb. symmetric two-post lift that fits in spaces as low as 10 feet and features a steel base plate.

www.forwardlift.com

That is great information, I appreciate you taking the time to reply!

 

[PotvinV8]

I have a similar setup as KSJeff and have had it installed in two different locations. One on the original slab poured back in the '40s and then moved it onto a new 4" slab (extended the size of the garage). Lots of cars up in the air over the years, some for lengthy amounts of time without a problem. I went through the initial second guessing regarding safety, slab thickness, fasteners, etc.

Not sure I saw it mentioned, but when I purchased my lift, I also purchased four 2-ton Tripod Stands and I'll place one at each corner of a vehicle that might increase the pucker factor like a longbed truck or station wagon. They really help stabilize things and increase my piece of mind. Just don't forget to move them when you lower the lift!

 

[CPete13]

I have a similar setup as KSJeff and have had it installed in two different locations. One on the original slab poured back in the '40s and then moved it onto a new 4" slab (extended the size of the garage). Lots of cars up in the air over the years, some for lengthy amounts of time without a problem. I went through the initial second guessing regarding safety, slab thickness, fasteners, etc.

Not sure I saw it mentioned, but when I purchased my lift, I also purchased four 2-ton Tripod Stands and I'll place one at each corner of a vehicle that might increase the pucker factor like a longbed truck or station wagon. They really help stabilize things and increase my piece of mind. Just don't forget to move them when you lower the lift!

Thank you, yes that definitely helps ease my mind a bit and is great information to know. Yes I definitely plan to buy at least 2 screw jacks for the larger vehicles. Thank you for posting on here though, I really appreciate it!

 

[N_Jay]

The stands are a great idea. I bought 2 figuring that don't need to hold much to stabilize the vehicle.

 

[ratflinger]

The stands are a great idea. I bought 2 figuring that don't need to hold much to stabilize the vehicle.

Just about mandatory for 2-post lifts. They add quite a bit of stability for not a lot of cash.