2 Post lift

[HermtheMillwright]

I have a 22’ f150 crew 4x4, looking for a lift that will be used for personal use. I need opinions and what to look for?

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[SALEEN961]

In-ground lifts are convenient, but with infrequent use the pit can fill up with water. The Challenger in-ground lifts I've used only drain the pit when the lift is being lowered, so you may need to use it frequently to keep it dry.

For 2 posts lifts, get a lift much wider than you need so that you can comfortably open your doors without hitting them on the lift post. As you get older, you'll appreciate being able to get in and out of your truck normally as opposed to squeezing in sideways with the door only half open. Something like the Rotary SPO12-WIDE would be near the top of my list.

 

[Rinn69]

Don't forget to look at the slab, reinforcement, and/or footing requirements per each manufacturer.

 

[Rossi6998]

Funny you asked this question. I just started to research car lifts. I live in a community where the houses have attached RV garages. My RV garage dimensions are approximately 47' long, 14' wide, and 16' high ceilings with a five inch concrete floor. The floor foundation is post tensioned, so I will need to have the concrete x-rayed for proper installation. Several of my neighbors have car lifts in their garage. You will want to consider whether you want a "Clear Floor" or "base plate" lift. A "Clear Floor" lift will have a bar at the top of the lift so you will have nothing to hinder you or trip on between the posts on the floor (except the arms used to lift the vehicle). If ceiling height is an issue, you may be better off with a "Base Plate" lift. I would think for the DIY person, a 9,000 or 10,000 pound rated lift would be acceptable. Some lifts will be "ALI" certified (safety/design certification). Google this term and it will explain the benefits and you can weigh how important this is to you. Good luck.

 

[SALEEN961]

To expand upon my previous post, the lifts we have at work have an 8' drive thru clearance, and measure 8'11" between the posts. F150s and other 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton trucks do fit on these lifts, but an extra 12" or even 6" between the posts would make getting in and out of vehicles much easier. Not everyone I work with is thin enough to get in and out with the lifts we have, and my coworkers aren't usually large.

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