[koditten]

Anyways, I just got done installing my 2 post vehicle lift. 9k Atlas 2 post unit. This has no trouble taking the truck up off the ground.

My question is, seeing how I am a "skilled DIY'er", and this is my first lift, does anyone who wrenches for a living think this is the proper loading of the truck?

I'm not afraid to admit, but this is as high as I've lifted the truck. The truck and lift seemed quite sturdy, but again, I'm not a pro who does this day in day out. All I know is I have wanted my own hoist since I was a kid and I finaly got one, but I'm a bit apprihensive to be quite honest.

Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Later

KO

 

[koditten]

Damn those pic's look similar huh? Just realized that...

That was my first impression too. Looks like we positioned the trucks in similar locations tho.

Thanks

KO

 

[koditten]

Ogtoy and CorySweatt:

Thanks for the feedback. I'm suprised at the responses already. Thanks.

Built the shop in 2010 with the intent to have a lift. Concrete is 5" in the entire area of the lift post. I wasn't sure were the lift would be positioned so I had to make the whole bay 5.5". My concrete guy told me he did an extra good job compacting the area (he is a friend and want to use the lift on occasion). The floor has pex tubes in the floor to run hot water for building heat.

The lift is described as a super symetrical, whater the hell that means. All I care about is lifting the truck at the balance point, or close to it.

The lift is not going to be used for an auto buisiness, just tire rotes, brake jobs, etc. It will most likely get the most use for my side job building and repairing trailers. I'm so tired of wiring trailers laying on the floor.

Again, thanks to all who gave the time to help me.

Later

KO