2 post shop lift

[89Suburban]

Awesome, so happy for you!

 

[Radiohead]

Here's the manual

Judging from the cover of the manual, you got the exact correct model lift.

Have fun!

 

[Radiohead]

Your thread has me noodling the nuances of proper lift installation. As a lift user, I always thought it was laughable how 8 bolts keeps all that potential energy in check, and for the most part it does. My brain goes to a concrete submerged steel matrix that connects with the lift much like structural rebar (if that's even a thing) giving the lift bases its support.

Curious what the manual recommends. I'm sure my solution is engineering overkill. See, I am leery of bolts in concrete for seismic reasons, especially if I'm under the lift when it starts shaking.

 

[legopnuematic]

Congratulations on the lift! Like having a pocket on a shirt, very handy.

I’ve been seriously looking into a four post for myself, split usage between storage and service.

Really one of each would be best…

 

[Ricko1966]

Your thread has me noodling the nuances of proper lift installation. As a lift user, I always thought it was laughable how 8 bolts keeps all that potential energy in check, and for the most part it does. My brain goes to a concrete submerged steel matrix that connects with the lift much like structural rebar (if that's even a thing) giving the lift bases its support.

Curious what the manual recommends. I'm sure my solution is engineering overkill. See, I am leery of bolts in concrete for seismic reasons, especially if I'm under the lift when it starts shaking.

Biggest thing I'd be concerned about is an install without verifying the concrete is reinforced. So a crack couldn't result in the lift tipping forward or back.

 

[squaredeal91]

Your thread has me noodling the nuances of proper lift installation. As a lift user, I always thought it was laughable how 8 bolts keeps all that potential energy in check, and for the most part it does. My brain goes to a concrete submerged steel matrix that connects with the lift much like structural rebar (if that's even a thing) giving the lift bases its support.

Curious what the manual recommends. I'm sure my solution is engineering overkill. See, I am leery of bolts in concrete for seismic reasons, especially if I'm under the lift when it starts shaking.

It's always kinda freaked me out too lol.
The bolts are 3/4" and concrete they recommend is 3000 psi and I'm ordering 3500 psi. Slab will average 4" but is a foot deep all around and under the lift feet. Just waiting for better weather now to poor it asap.

 

[squaredeal91]

Also have 2 of these coming for safety

 

[squaredeal91]

Congratulations on the lift! Like having a pocket on a shirt, very handy.

I’ve been seriously looking into a four post for myself, split usage between storage and service.

Really one of each would be best…

I contemplated the 4 post myself. And the storage aspect is cool for your setup. You got plenty of overhead room.