Rotary 4 post made freestanding?

[Speedjunky64]

Hy guys,
Registered just for this question but there's lots of good info in here.

Here goes!
I have an opportunity to purchase a 12 000LBS 4 post alignment hoist from a car dealership.(doesn't have any model number on it but it's about 10 y/o)
It has 2 air lifts as well for raising the wheels off the ramps.
Problem is, I want this to be freestanding as I will use it for storage and will be moving it around in the garage.
I emailed the company and there saying it HAS to be anchored down! Is there a way around this? Don't want it permanently in my way and afraid to drill my radiant floor for it.
Any help would be appreciated!

 

[rsanter]

Rule is you listen to the manufacturer....
With that said I would think you could use some 1/4" or 3/8" strap material that is the same with as the feet to connect the posts so that those dimensions stay consistent to avoid the potential of racking the legs.

Bob

 

[Aahz]

The Model number for the lift is one of the following: ARO12-**, SM12-** or SMO12-**. All of these lifts are too large to be "moved around" and MUST be bolted down. They are really not designed as storage lifts and you will find that it will be a bigger hassle than it's worth to use it that way.

The drive-up ramps on all three versions hang down and act as wheel stops for the vehicle being lifted. If the dealer happened to buy the extended drive up ramps, they will hang down even lower than the normal 30" (Take the 71" rise of the lift and subtract 30", not much room to drive under the lift). The wheel stops (drive-up ramps) also weigh in at about 80 lbs. each and are not deigned to be removed easily. Taking them on and off will be an ordeal, especially if the pins are rusted into place already as is common with an older lift.

There are ways of dealing with the floor heat issue, but they are expensive and not guaranteed. We typically have a sub-contractor x-ray the floor to see if it can be done. Cost to x-ray the floor is about $800.00, depending on how much they need to x-ray.

All in all, probably not a good idea to pursue this lift for what you need.

 

[Speedjunky64]

Thanks for your input!
Cancelled the purchase and will get a smaller, lighter "free-standing" type instead.