Happy Labor Day. I finally have all of the pieces for my two post lift installed it this Friday. Like all things it took a bit more time to figure things out, the layout changed due to the lift being so close to the outside wall. It really helped to a good number of other folks there to help, it really made it easier to handle. Standing the posts up was probably the most nerve wracking part and even that went okay. The old saying measure once and then measure again needs to say "and then measure a third time". The only real issue I found was that the instructions weren't that detailed, that and the mounting hardware is JUNK. Each post has 5, 3/4" X 5" anchors, these were the cheapest bolts I have ever used, out of 10 4 stripped before they could be torqued. The instructions recommend drilling through the concrete to allow the anchors to be driven through if the damaged or if the lift is ever moved. I will replace the stripped anchors prior to lifting anything.
As I mentioned the shop layout has change, the lift is now centered and it will basically be a 1 bay shop now. The good side of this is that I will have plenty of room around the parameter for equipment, the down side is that I will only be able to have one vehicle in the shop at a time. Time will tell if this was the right choice, but for now I will go ahead with the build out of the shop.
PS: The 59' looks right at home between the posts.
Last edited by TUTS 59; 09/28/202112:34 PM. Reason: Add photos
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