low ceiling car lift

BendPak’s GP-7LCS GrandPrix is truly in a class of its own, the shortest model in a series of three unique lifts. It’s the first and only 7,000-lb. capacity two-post lift that features a stability-enhancing overhead beam while also fitting in a 9-foot high garage.

How much floor space do you need for a car lift?

As a guideline, count six feet for space underneath, five to six feet for vehicle height and one foot of clearance. That means you need a minimum of 12 feet of ceiling height to comfortably install and work with your auto lift.

What are the three types of automotive lifts?

By far the most common auto lifts from each category are four-post lifts (wheel engaging) and two-post lifts (frame engaging). Less common car lifts are known as specialty lifts and include scissor lifts, portable lifts, mobile column lifts, in-ground lifts and parking lifts.

How much room do I need for a 2 post car 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 inches. New concrete also must also cure at least 28 days before installing your car lift.

How tall is a garage ceiling?

Standard Garage Height

Not counting the attic, bonus room, or apartment above garages, the typical height for a garage comes in at 7 feet at a minimum and usually 8 feet. Those with vaulted ceilings still come in at the 7 to 8 feet range before the pitch of the roof starts turning inward.

What is low rise lift?

LIFTUP Low Rise Lift is made of a precision material which make it to lift heavier load though the actual weight of the lift is very less its special wielding make sit more stronger, it has a Lifting Capacity of 5 TONS, and it operates on air pressure.

How tall is a 2 post car lift?

GrandPrix Series 2-Post Lift / 7,000-lb. Capacity / 118.5” Overall Height.

How thick should a concrete car lift be?

The recommended thickness for a car lift concrete slab is 4 inches minimum for most two-post lifts and four-post lifts. Additional thickness may be required for specific applications or different car hoist models.

Can a car lift fall?

Lock the lift with the mechanical locking device or use appropriate jack stands. Be aware of conditions that could cause the vehicle’s center of gravity to shift and cause the vehicle to fall.

How much room do I need for a 4 post lift?

Your garage needs enough space before you can install an auto lift. The typical measurements for a 4-post car lift is 103 inches wide by 173 inches long. Most passenger cars have a length of approximately 16 to 17 feet. If the cars you work on fall in this range, then this type of lift may be right for you.

What is the difference between a body lift and a suspension lift?

Body lifts only raise the body so there is no change in the distance between the bottom of your vehicle and the ground. A suspension lift raises the frame of the vehicle (minus the axle and differential or lower control arms) so a 3 inch suspension lift nets you 3 inches of ground clearance.

What is a parallelogram lift?

Most parallelogram lifts are drive-on lifts with two runways. Traditional parallelogram lifting mechanisms move the vehicle a short distance fore or aft when lifting or lowering. There are hybrid versions of this lift type that move straight up and down.

What is the difference between asymmetric and symmetric car lifts?

Symmetric lifts position the vehicle centered, so that approximately the same amount of the vehicle is in front of the posts as is off the rear. Asymmetric lifts position the vehicle further back on the lift, allowing you to open the doors easier.

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