Challenger CL10V3 - Space under a lifted car

[antexity]

I never owned a lift and I tried researching this question but had no clear answer. I am looking for your input to see if I got my calculations right. Sorry in advance for being "mathy".

How much working space do I have under a lifted car? Do I need to order a 2' extension?

- I am 6'2" (74")
- If I use my van as my example, 2013 Sienna - 72" and 8" from ground to frame then 66"

If I take a look at the specs of a CL10V3,

- Floor to overhead switch is - 11'2.5" (134.5")
- Rise Height ("Pads in heighest position") 74"
- Smallest vehicle I can use to maximize height is (134.5" - 74" = 60.5" Vehicle which will give me exactly 6'2" of working space underneath.

So with taking all that into consideration, if I lift up my 66" van till it hits the overhead switch does that mean I only have 66"-60.5" = 5.5" ...


74" - 5.5" = 68.5" of working space? Am I calculating this right?



Thanks all!

 

[the_saint]

You may have to factor in the height of the locks (if that matters to you). Plus the room to get the lift off the locks to lower.

 

[bradpac]

The CL10-3 is taller than the numbers you are quoting for the regular CL10 by an extra 3' With the CL10-3 you would have plenty of room for your van to be lifted to the full 74.5" height. Even with a CL10-2 you should be fine.