Direct Lift Pro Park - 8 Plus

[Mordi]

I am looking at the Direct Lift Pro-Park - 8 Plus from Greg Smith. This lift is similar to the Direct Lift Pro Park - 8S but it can lift the vehicle higher. (The max lift height is 72" for the Pro-Park 8S vs. 86" for the Pro-Park 8 Plus). While I don't plan on lifting the vehicle to the 86" position, there are several intermediate positions, such as 74", 75", 80" and 81". The idea is I want to lift the vehicle high enough so that I can walk under the runways easily, without having to duck.

Here is the question - I have this vision of raising the vehicle, not stopping at the correct locking position and then hearing the sound of the roof of the car crashing into the garage ceiling . I was planning on installing a emergency shutoff switch (i.e panic switch) in case the motor locks in the "on position", but was thinking it would be nice if I could ensure the lift stops at the designated position each time it is raised.

Any suggestions/ideas how this could be achieved? Is this something that you can "dial in" on the lift or do I have to insert something (metal stops?) into the locking mechanism on the posts - so that the lift stops at correct height for my situation?

Thanks,
Mordi

 

[Iron-Iceberg]

Mark your posts with paint. A different color for every car you own.

 

[Junkman]

Tape an inflated balloon on the roof of the car. When the balloon pops, you know that you are close to the ceiling. If the balloon doesn't pop, and you hear cracking plaster, you know you have gone too far.

 

[smooth72]

Mark your posts with paint. A different color for every car you own.

I did as above except used a welding/metal marker. I have this lift and I think it's great.

 

[akdiesel]

Junkman, that is a clever idea with the balloon.
If you plan on working on a vehicle and not wanting to duck than you are more than likely going to need a step ladder to reach the vehicles under cariage.
I went with the taller lift of a different brand to be able to clear my truck when storing my other vehicle on the lift.
When I work on my vehicles the runways are about 5' high, giving me a comfortable reach to the vehicle.