New building, help layout 2 post lift.

[bucsfan714]

My building is coming up on the concrete stage. Going with a 4in slab w/ footers. I want to locate the 2 post lift so those spots can be dug out for thicker concrete.
The far 10x10 door will be moved to mirror the left 10x10 (currently middle in image)
I'm thinking that bay makes most sense, but want opinions.

Thanks,Greg

 

[bucsfan714]

From what I can research, looks like the usual recomendation is 10 feet away from the wall. So Im thinking (2) 2x2x12 spots for the lift pilars around 10 feet apart.

Any thoughts?

 

[ericm]

That's 20' in from the door, if I understand your 10' from the wall correctly. Unless you have really long vehicles on an asymmetric lift that seems so far in that you'll have a lot of wasted space behind the vehicle, and it will be crowded in the front as the vehicle may take a good part of that 100'. For example a Chevy 2500HD regular bed is about 250" long and the CG is about 100" from the front. If you put that on a lift where the CG is centered on the lift and the lift is 10' from the far wall, the truck takes up 8.3' of that 10'.

Maybe you're working on smaller vehicles but it still seems crowded especially if you want some workbench or toolbox space in front of the vehicle.

150" is 12.5' so I'm currently planning on centering my lift 15' in from the door, in a 40' deep building.

 

[DJF3]

I put mine as close to the overhead as I could. That way I could leave stuff in front of the lift and not have to move it to use the lift. I have a crew cab long box, and I can just walk behind the truck when it's on the lift, door closed and trailer hitch installed. I wouldn't do it any different now that I've done it that way.

 

[gizardlizard]

Agree 100% with the above statement. My crewmax Tundra is the longest vehicle I have, and I set my lift up the same way. Then you have far more room in the front where it’s needed.

 

[Cody27]

I put mine as close to the overhead as I could. That way I could leave stuff in front of the lift and not have to move it to use the lift. I have a crew cab long box, and I can just walk behind the truck when it's on the lift, door closed and trailer hitch installed. I wouldn't do it any different now that I've done it that way.

What is your measurement from door to centre of post? Symmetrical lift? Also if you don't mind, with that same truck what is the measurement from centre of post to front bumper of truck? I'm trying to position my symmetrical lift in a 24' deep bay and I want it as close to the door as possible.

 

[Cody27]

Agree 100% with the above statement. My crewmax Tundra is the longest vehicle I have, and I set my lift up the same way. Then you have far more room in the front where it’s needed.

Would you mind sharing your measurement from door to centre of post? And also centre of post to front of truck? Trying to position my symmetrical lift as close to my door as possible working with a 24' deep bay

 

[gizardlizard]

I’m at work now, but can do it for you when I get home.

 

[gizardlizard]

My lift is a Rotary Asymmetrical but I load trucks on it symmetrically. Cars I load more to rear. I was very lucky when I installed it, because I didn’t have my Tundra Crewmax at the time. I knew I’d eventually get a pickup, so I had to guess at the placement. I can barely walk behind the truck when it’s on the lift. I’ll get measurements for you tonight.

 

[manwithtools]

I’ll get measurements for you tonight.

Thanks, I'm about to decide on my 2 post placement too. I have a Tundra Crewmax 6.5' bed and my son in law frequently works on long bed dually's.

 

[gizardlizard]

My Tundra is the standard 5 1/2’ bed length just so you know.

 

[gizardlizard]

Sent you a pic in a private message.

 

[gizardlizard]

As promised: center of post to garage door= 12’ 3 1/2”. That leaves me with 18” behind the truck to the garage door if the receiver is not installed in the hitch. The center of the post to the front of the truck is: 8’ 3”. I have a long cabinet in front of the truck and that only leaves me 26 1/2” between the truck and the cabinet when on the lift. Hope this helps you. REMEMBER: I have the 5 1/2’ bed NOT the 6 1/2’ like you.

 

[manwithtools]

As promised: center of post to garage door= 12’ 3 1/2”. That leaves me with 18” behind the truck to the garage door if the receiver is not installed in the hitch. The center of the post to the front of the truck is: 8’ 3”. I have a long cabinet in front of the truck and that only leaves me 26 1/2” between the truck and the cabinet when on the lift. Hope this helps you. REMEMBER: I have the 5 1/2’ bed NOT the 6 1/2’ like you.

Yep, fully understood and thanks for the reply. My building is 32' deep so I can give up some space in front of the truck, but I'd like to keep that to a minimum for other reasons. I'm thinking I may go 14' from the door to the posts. That should give me at least 5' - 6' in front of the longest trucks and walking room behind.

 

[gizardlizard]

Perfect. Hope you enjoy it. My lift has been an absolute game changer. The only downside to owning one, is friends, family and colleagues wanting you to help with their vehicles.

 

[manwithtools]

Perfect. Hope you enjoy it. My lift has been an absolute game changer. The only downside to owning one, is friends, family and colleagues wanting you to help with their vehicles.

And I will have two! 2 post and 4 post. Like I've always said, find your true friends when you have a truck, pool or lift.

 

[DJF3]

What is your measurement from door to centre of post? Symmetrical lift? Also if you don't mind, with that same truck what is the measurement from centre of post to front bumper of truck? I'm trying to position my symmetrical lift in a 24' deep bay and I want it as close to the door as possible.

Sorry for the late response. I have a symmetrical lift. Measurement from the garage door to the center of the post is 14'2". Center of post to the front bumper is approx 9'6", but this can change as the truck isn't always in the exact same spot every time. My overhead door is 14 ft high.

 

[ToolsRCool]

Another random input of a guy having used a 2 post lift at work for 22 years so far. Work bench is only a few feet away on one side, and a row of welders a few feet away on the other side. Has not been an issue at all. No way is 10' needed on each side of it.

 

[DJF3]

Perfect. Hope you enjoy it. My lift has been an absolute game changer. The only downside to owning one, is friends, family and colleagues wanting you to help with their vehicles.

Every vehicle that goes on my lift that is not a family members, is charged a bottle of Bumbu black. Same goes for the car hauler! My youngest son has many friends that drive trucks that frequently need work done lol.