How much does it cost to install a 2 post lift?
Standard installation should be around or under $500 for a two-post car lifting solution and under $1,000 for a four-post auto lift. As previously noted, in-ground car lifts and installations are by far the most expensive auto lifting option available, sometimes costing as much as $10,000.
How tall of a shop do you need for a 2 post lift?
If you want to install a typical 2-post or 4-post lift in your garage, you need a ceiling that’s higher than 11 feet.
Where should a 2 post lift be in a garage?
Usually, you have to position the lift about 13 feet away from the door. This way you can have enough space to drive the car inside the shop and not have it sticking out of the back door when you have it elevated. Once you have decided where you want to install the two columns.
Are 2 post lifts safe?
Two-post car lifts are some of the most popular lifts in the world. They’re safe and reliable when used correctly, and they have high lift capacities. These facts remain true for every car lift of every brand, by the way.
Why is a 2 post better than a four post lift?
The two post lift allows the operator to easily access all parts of the vehicle, including the wheel assemblies, whereas the four post lift requires an auxiliary lift (at an extra cost) that will raise the car off the runways (to allow wheel service).
How thick does concrete need to be to install a lift?
For a proper lift installation, begin by evaluating your concrete area and its existing specifications. This begins by inspecting your concrete slab to make sure it’s an adequate 4.25” thickness or more, has cured at least 28 days, and the surface has no more than a 3-degree slope.
Can I put a lift in my garage?
A car lift will optimize any space, so don’t fret if you’re concerned that your garage is too small. The car lift itself will fit into one bay space and it is optimal to have 11-12 feet clearance height. Garage Living can also modify how your garage doors open to accommodate a car lift.
How far from the wall should a 2 post lift be?
If your lift has asymmetric arms, then we recommend the center of the columns should be set about 9-10 feet off the front wall. If your lift has symmetric arms, then we recommend that the center of your columns should be about 12 feet off the front wall.
How does a 2 post lift not fall over?
Each post has seven 3/4″ bolts that are secure in a concrete slab that’s thicker than they are long. Actually, it is the bolts in the floor that keep the lift from toppling.