Car Lifts

Car Lifts

A STUDY IN CAR LIFT DESIGN (PDF)

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To properly measure for your car lift, remember to take into account any obstructions like overhead garage door openers. If you have any questions on which lift will work best for you, email sales@carguygarage.com or call 800-736-9308.

Two and four post lifts have specific concrete requirements. Lifts with a larger foot print, like the storage lifts, do not have requirements on concrete.

Car Lift Concrete Specifications

• 7,000-10,000lb Two Post Car Lift 4" min. 3000 PSI concrete
• 12,000-18,000lb Two Post Car Lift 6" min. 3000 PSI concrete
• 7,000-40,000lb Four Post Car Lift 4" min. 3000 PSI concrete
• Storage lifts and lifts with larger footprints do not have specific concrete requirements.

If you are unsure of the thickness and PSI of your concrete and want to install a 2 or 4 post lift you should pour concrete pads. The basic rule is that you need the pads to be 12" wider on each side from the base plates of the lift. For a 2 post, you'll need to go down at least 2 feet. For a 4 post, you'll need to go down at least 6" New concretea also must also cure at least 28 days before installing your car lift.

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