Re: [FWDLK] Lifts-Second Time

Not being a civil engineer, I recommend you check with the manufacturer to see what they recommend for footings. Local building codes may also come into play. (I don't like gov. getting into my life either, but the codes can save a life.) Many times the soil under the concrete settles leaving a hollow area that can often be heard if you hit the concrete with a 2x4. Again, as I mentioned earlier with regard to welds, you certainly don't want a weld or the floor failing when you or an expensive car is under the lift!!

Bend Pak states that for a 9,000 lb four post lift to have a minimum thickness of 3-1/2", 2500 psi concrete. Note the word minimum. The XL-9 (9,000 lb twin post) and PR-12F (12,000 lb twin post) require 4 inches and 6 inches, respectively, of 3000 psi concrete, as a minimum.

Just my opinion. Think of this as never, ever, getting under a car with only a jack. The welds and concrete are the "jack stands".

Dave Moore

----- Original Message ----
From: William Huff <wbh@xxxxxxxxx>
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 2:49:59 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Lifts-Second Time

One of the reasons I am looking at the 4 post lift is for long term
parking as well as servicing the cars.  The other is I think I only
have a 3" concrete floor in my shop.  Is there a downside to using an
asymmetric lift for storage/parking?  I wouldn't think it would be
good to let the suspension hang on all the bushings.  Also, for
unibody cars, if you don't hit the jacking points exactly, would it
bend the body over time?

Bill Huff

At 10/26/200607:33 AM, Bob Moore wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I installed a Bend-Pak 10,000lb 'asymmetrical' two post lift about a year
>ago here, works great! The '58 Sierra is up on it right now ;-)
>
>Bob in 95682
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>[mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of William Huff
>Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 11:58 PM
>To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [FWDLK] Lifts-Second Time
>
>Same question, different company, ASE Deals offers a 9000 lb.
>Bend-Pak, made in the USA, commercial grade with free shipping and it has
>air operated safety devices if a cable should part.  Same basic price.
>Anyone know about Bend-Pak?
>http://www.asedeals.com/garage_lift.html
>
>Thanks Again.
>
>Hi,
>
>Has anyone used or had experience with Affordable Automotive Equipment?
>They are in Orlando and I was thinking of purchasing one of their 4 post
>lifts, either the Pro Park 9 Plus or the Pro Park 7.  I think they deal in
>Direct-Lift products.
>
>http://www.affordableautomotiveequip.net/
>
>Thanks,
>
>Bill Huff
>
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