WTB Car hoist

[Memphis]

Looking for a hoist. Think I need to go 4 post drive on style as I dont know how thick or strong my garage concrete is. Looked at new ones, but for my price range I'd have to go 'offshore' and I dont want a car over my head on a hoist that might not hold the weight. Anyone know of anything?

[SSLEVO]

So if you don't know anything about the concrete what makes you think a 4 post will be safe? Might want to look into that first. Maybe drill a hole somewhere first and at least see how thick the slab is.

[Corvette Jabo]

Go here:
http://www.gesusa.com/
Purchased a BendPak 4 post from them, no tax and free shipping.
Jabo

[Memphis]

concrete thickness is not so much an issue with a 4 post as the weight is greatly spread around. You arent suporting the hoist and the car weight on two points.

[SSLEVO]

concrete thickness is not so much an issue with a 4 post as the weight is greatly spread around. You arent suporting the hoist and the car weight on two points.

I understand that, but i'm sure there are still some specs you want to follow. Just looking out for your safety.

[Memphis]

appreciate that. most of the four posts have no minimum requirements for foundation, also many of them are even moveable from spot to spot.

[Neal Steffek]

Your car is on 4 tires, so whats the difference of that of 4 point hoist?

[SLOWC5]

I have 2 two post styles for sale,

tall cable overhead
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/kssinbooth/VETTE_PARTS%20FOR%20SALE/lift3.jpg
shorter wider cables on the bottom, this one has a large frame that runs the whole bottom
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/kssinbooth/VETTE_PARTS%20FOR%20SALE/DSCF0750.jpg
Either $1500.00

[portponies]

shorter wider cables on the bottom, this one has a large frame that runs the whole bottom
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/kssinbooth/VETTE_PARTS%20FOR%20SALE/DSCF0750.jpg


What kind of power does this one need to work? 220?

[Corvette Jabo]

My 4 post is not bolted to the floor, in fact I have a wheel kit for it and could roll it right down the driveway.
Jabo

[portponies]

My 4 post is not bolted to the floor, in fact I have a wheel kit for it and could roll it right down the driveway.
Jabo

How high is the ceiling in your garage?

[SLOWC5]

What kind of power does this one need to work? 220?


Short lift is 440/3 phase, a converter will easily make the switch over. Turbo garrett has done this already with a lift i sold him

JEFF

[Corvette Jabo]

I have 2 different ceiling heights in my garage. On one side of the garage I used storage trusses where the height is about 10 feet, this side I Have the 4 post lift. The other side of the garage has off-set trusses where the height is 14’ 3”, on this side I have a 2 post lift. I will see if I can find some pics.
Jabo

[Corvette Jabo]

You have to have the lift shipped to a local freight company and pick it up with your trailer and it looks like this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/corvettejabo/CRV/4%20Post%20Lift/4postliftdelivery4.jpg

And this is what it looks like when completed:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/corvettejabo/CRV/4%20Post%20Lift/Vetteson4postlift1.jpg

[Memphis]

Can I get one with something besides vettes? ;)
I was looking at your link, which one did you go with? Was looking at the 9000 lb extra wide one possibly...

[twirkin50]

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/

[buttersgt350]

call the auto house dealership on 164 in waukesha. tom is the owner. i think he has one for sale. 262-542-3500.

[jbiscuit]

Thats a nice setup Jabo!