Where should I position my car on a lift?

Where should I position my car on a lift?

The car must be correctly spotted on the lift so that the center of gravity is correct. Positioning the center of gravity is very important. On a two-post above ground lift, do not position the vehicle to the front or rear of the posts just so the door can be opened easier.

How much room should be in front of car lift?

Leaving Enough Space to Work In general, we suggest at least two feet of space between your posts/vehicle and the side walls. Any less and you will struggle to move around your vehicle when it’s on the lift.

Where should I place my car on asymmetric lift?

To properly “load” any vehicle onto an asymmetric lift; all the arms (lift pads) need to be pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle is moved forward between the columns and the vehicle’s front wheels are positioned so that they are “just past” the front side of the columns.

Which is better 2-post or 4-post lift?

A four post lift takes up much more room than a two post lift. A two post lift will raise a car “higher” in a low ceiling garage. If you have a 10 foot ceiling, the two post lift will raise most vehicles to about 6 feet off the ground. A four post lift makes it much easier to load and position the vehicle.

How much clearance 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.

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.