car lift

[sandmanrlh]

I'm getting ready to put a 10,000 lb bendpak lift in my garage ,the lift came with 3/4 inch anchors a friend suggested I drill the holes 7/8 inch than use an epoxy with the anchors has anyone used this.And is it really worth the expense.

 

[mikec35]

I'd anchor it exactly as the instructions say. You don't want to chance failure by following someone else's ideas or specs

 

[pattenp]

Ditto.

I'd anchor it exactly as the instructions say. You don't want to chance failure by following someone else's ideas or specs

 

[rburke65]

And if you drill a 7/8" hole and it fails, who is liable.....Bendpak or your buddy? Trust me, neither one will be reaching into their pockets to pay you back......... Follow the instructions!!

 

[toyoguy81]

Ive installed a few lifts 4 post and 2 post with a Hunter factory rep and those holes are critical, ditto on what everyone has said. Do not drill larger and epoxy, do as manufacturer states.

 

[Richard Cranium]

there is a reason that the manufacturer specs. a size, it was engineered to work...

 

[Bob C]

I'll be happy to stick my boot in your **** IF you follow your buddy's suggestion!

I've installed hundreds of lifts and you NEVER deviate from manufacturer's specs UNLESS the manufacturer approves a change!

 

[Crazy68Dart]

Call your friend when you are crushed under your car to tell him he was wrong.

 

[mrobins297aaa]

aaah, its april fools right and nobody caught on

 

[Mr onetwo]

I'm getting ready to put a 10,000 lb bendpak lift in my garage ,the lift came with 3/4 inch anchors a friend suggested I drill the holes 7/8 inch than use an epoxy with the anchors has anyone used this.And is it really worth the expense.

NO,NO,NO Your friend is going to get you killed!Use a 3/4" Bosch wildbor 4 cutter bit and get a rebar cutter if you have steel rebar in your slab.Do not drill pilot holes or use a smaller bit to start.Use a bubble level to help you keep the drill plumb and let the drill do the work.Mechanical anchors are not designed to be used with epoxy and the accuracy of the hole is important.I would drill all the way thru the slab so you have an opportunity to drive the anchor down and out if it doesn't bite...then you can go with epoxy.Just be careful about blowing a cone out of the bottom of the concrete slab(go easy with pressure).Always follow the manufacturers instructions exactly when setting wedge anchors. I like the new style Simpson STB2 with the double cone...stronger and rated for cracked concrete.Good luck!

 

[Mr onetwo]

http://www.strongtie.com/products/anchorsystems/mechanical/strong-bolt2/index.html# I am not a Simpson rep....but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn last night.