No need for a pit at my place. Just bolted to floor.The instructions don't mention if the unit is anchored to floor, but I expect you will have to
cut a 24"x24" section out of your floor, dig a pit and pour a pier with heavy anchor bolts to attach for stability.
It's the only way it would be safe.
If I were to put a new lift in I would look at the M1 first. I've had my 4 post for 23 years and it still operates perfectly.No need for a pit at my place. Just bolted to floor.
If you have my luck whatever you need to work on somehow ends up right next to the post/jack/light/coffee cup/dog etc.If I were to put a new lift in I would look at the M1 first. I've had my 4 post for 23 years and it still operates perfectly.
It would be nice to not have to work around the posts.
From the pics on their website the crossmembers look like they would be in the way for service work.
Hi! Who was the supplier in Canada? I've seen Vertical Systems mentions, but not sure if there's another our west. Did the supplier help coordinate an installer, or did you find someone locally. It looks like a single-post lift (or two) will be my best option for creating the storage I need in Calgary. Thanks!yes, the supplier of M1 asked me about our floor specs before shippIng. The average relatively up to date floor will easily anchor the lift as it did mine ( a 2012 home build). I believe the required reinforced depth is 4 inches which is code standard minimum for Canadian builds.
My apologies for being late to the game here. I had a local fella import, deliver, and install the lift. He did a fantastic job! The lift is great and attracts a lot of attention from gear-head neighbours. The real advantage (imo) is that you do not have to thread your way in and out of the garage. Why wife parks below most of the time and she is not intimidated as she was with a four poster. Also, it simply takes up less garage space. Laurence, my go to guy can be found at: laurence@parkplacegarage.netHi! Who was the supplier in Canada? I've seen Vertical Systems mentions, but not sure if there's another our west. Did the supplier help coordinate an installer, or did you find someone locally. It looks like a single-post lift (or two) will be my best option for creating the storage I need in Calgary. Thanks!
Hi! Who was the supplier in Canada? I've seen Vertical Systems mentions, but not sure if there's another our west. Did the supplier help coordinate an installer, or did you find someone locally. It looks like a single-post lift (or two) will be my best option for creating the storage I need in Calgary. Thanks!
There are plus and minus's with both. The 2 post would be really nice for changing tires but I love the fact that I can just drive into my garage and onto the ramps. No crawling around to position lift arms. In the summer, I park my daily beater in another area of my 60 foot shop and my Vette gets raised on the lift, allowing me to walk under the ramps without ducking and having full use of the space. Yes. There are two extra posts but that hasn't been a problem for me. I also like the fact that I can easily move my lift around as they don't require bolting to the floor and come with the optional wheel attachments. Depends on what you have for places to park but I see your point.My apologies for being late to the game here. I had a local fella import, deliver, and install the lift. He did a fantastic job! The lift is great and attracts a lot of attention from gear-head neighbours. The real advantage (imo) is that you do not have to thread your way in and out of the garage. Why wife parks below most of the time and she is not intimidated as she was with a four poster. Also, it simply takes up less garage space. Laurence, my go to guy can be found at: laurence@parkplacegarage.net
You're either very short or your 4 poster is really high!allowing me to walk under the ramps without ducking
My Vette is on the top locks. I'm 5'10 and clear by a couple inches. More if I'm barefoot... lol...You're either very short or your 4 poster is really high!
If I leave the ramps on my 4 poster my head would have a cash above my eyes. lol
Wow. Wonder if all 4 posts are aligned properly. Mine doesn't sway.Another 4 post fan here. I would recommend that 4 post lifts be bolted to the floor. I had mine going for a couple of weeks without bolting it, and if had a lifted car on it you sway it a fair bit just with your hands. Bolting it made a huge difference.
Neither of mine ever moved with a car on them. Without a car on them they did have a bit of a sway especially with the ramps on the top locks.Wow. Wonder if all 4 posts are aligned properly. Mine doesn't sway.