HOBBY/RESIDENTIAL Four-Post Lift FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Four post lifts are great for storage and for servicing automobiles, but they won't give you access to a vehicle's wheels unless you purchase an optional rolling jack, or the more affordable jack plate. This adds to the overall cost for the lift, but it will convert a four post lift to a full service lift.
Most 4-post lift are not designed for an outdoor use, we would highly suggest a 2-post or scissor lift with outdoor accessories.
Depending on your ceiling and garage door height, You may need to install a side-mount garage door opener, and have your garage door rails extended upwards to tuck close to the ceiling. Any garage door specialist can provide this service. Ask your sales representative for clarification on this.
The most popular accessories with a 4 post lift, are drip trays to prevent oil dripping down onto the vehicle below, caster kits to allow the lift to be moved around the garage, and extended aluminum ramps to help with clearance on lowered cars. A complete list of accessories is on our website and your Sales Professional can walk you through your options.
Bendpak has an adjustable runway to narrow and widen for different width vehicles. Your sales professional can determine the right model for your vehicles and your space limitations.
The Bendpak HD9, HD9XW and HD7W have an adjustable runway so you can narrow and widen the track for different width vehicles. Talk to a sales representative to find the right model for you and your vehicles
An Air Supply (3 to 25 cfm at 50 — 150 psi) is required to disengage the Safety Locks.
A busy shop might be served better with a Compressed Air Lock lift and a shop or garage that spends more time on each car may do well with a Manual Lock system lift. As with a lot of shop equipment, one style can serve better in one setting and another style can serve better in another setting. Your Sales Professional can discuss these features with you to decide which is right for you and your usage.
It all depends on how far from the car's wheels the low point of the car is, (for instance an air dam). The farther away the low point is, the more likely vehicle is to bottom out. Likewise, the closer to the wheels the low point is the less likely vehicle is to bottom out. Extra long approach ramps are available as extra cost options.