How To Build A Pit Lift

Do you need to get your car up in the air but don't have thousands to spend? Join me and I'll show you how to make your own race car pit lift that will work on dirt cars or asphalt cars, street stocks, late models
Don't try this unless you know what you're doing. I'm not trying to educate. I'm just trying to entertain.
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[@outfitsgarage88]

Thank you for building this. I've been wanting to building one but didn't have one to go off of. I'll be gathering materials now

[@SuperDuperSouth]

Ur very welcome thanks for watching and subscribing. Good luck on ur build

[@outfitsgarage88]

@@SuperDuperSouth we are trying man. I just found your channel today and love it man

[@homemadetools]

Nice lift. We shared this video on our homemade tool forum this week 😎

[@SuperDuperSouth]

Thank you so much @homemadetools it helps more than you know

[@SuperThemarioman]

@homemadetools. Where do i find you. How can i join

[@vancematt]

Can you make a video of the updated lift? Just curious to see what all has changed. I also want to say thank you for the videos I’m enjoying them! Very creative!!

[@SuperDuperSouth]

Yes I surely will sometime soon. I do have a video coming soon on a dual cylinder lift that will lift heavier cars as well. Thanks for checking out my channel I've got a few vids with some racing tool hacks if you look through my diy racing Playlist.

[@vancematt]

@@SuperDuperSouth our car only weights 2k. So I’m looking at a solo cylinder.

[@SuperDuperSouth]

@vancematt stayed tuned ill eventually get another out def in the works

[@crawford323]

I got to thinking ( dangerous activity, I know ) that the cylinder was at to shallow an angle for the initial push but realized the initial lift was only the weight of the frame itself. When the frame makes contact with the body of the car, the cylinder push angle is at the critical 15 or so degrees needed to be effective. Pretty slick young man. I like the way you think!

[@SuperDuperSouth]

Thank you mainly used for race cars but makes a nice tool for at home oil changes and what not as well

[@crawford323]

I'd we can modify this to safely lift 4,000 and realistically that is not much weight if, that is, you are familiar with lifting that kind of weight. My plan would be use this to lift only and support the vehicle with Jack stands anyway.

[@SuperDuperSouth]

@crawford323 I build dual cylinder lifts that pick up 4000 pound factory stock race cars but I also incorporate a lock that keeps it from folding back down if you was to have a hydraulic freak issue while lifted. With the single cylinder I've lifted 3000 pound cars with no issues but wouldn't try to lift much more than that

[@craigstykes9888]

We are about to build one based off your dimensions. Since making this video, is there anything you would have changed with your design before we start? Awesome video BTW!!

[@SuperDuperSouth]

I've built a bunch of them since this video. only thing I've changed is I get a little bit more angle in the lift cylinder in the closed position, and it makes it open a lot smoother. I've built around 20 of these. Thanks for watching my channel. Be sure to subscribe if you haven't already. I have a few videos in my diy playlist of racing tools on a budget

[@SuperDuperSouth]

@craigstykes9888

[@genreaper]

Good job. Bit fast on takeup. Maybe a ratio rocker arm off the ram would be better.

[@stark1758]

what's the weight capacity with one cylinder? I need to lift a 3100 pound car. Thanks for showing us fab guys this video, nicely done.

[@SuperDuperSouth]

I personally wouldn't lift anything over 3000 pounds even though I'm sure it would. But I'm editing a video now of how to build a dual cylinder lift that's much stronger. It should be out within the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned, and I appreciate you checking out my channel

[@donpalmer5838]

Subscribed!

[@zackthomas1944]

Can i get double the lift cylinders legnth to make it higher

[@SuperDuperSouth]

Yes, but you would have to make your rails longer to fit the cylinder

[@crawford323]

One more question: What do you believe the gross vehicle rating would be and what would your opinion be to raise the GVR? Do you believe doubling up on the constant portion of the lift would allow the lifting of, for example, an F-250 pick up or in my case a '73 C3 Corvette at 3500 pounds? I have literally bundles of thick wall 1 inch square tubing that this project is made in heaven for.

[@SuperDuperSouth]

I would think that it would allow for 3500 if built correctly with a cylinder on each side but im no expert. As far as an f250 goes you would def have to use thicker tubing but could use a similar concept just because ur gonna have to make the arms taller which would then make it more vulnerable so u would def have to beef it up the taller the application becomes and would highly recommend 2 cylinders but this is all just an opinion I do not recommend anybody doing any of this. I'm an idiot tho lol

[@JustMike2791]

Do a simple CAD drawing and then send it to an engineer. Have him/her design it to correct strength with no guessing. It may be worth the inquiry as to the cost. Wish I had some of that tubing, I'm a fabricator by trade and I could build a lift that would definitely lift an F-350. It would a fun project. Good luck.

[@SuperDuperSouth]

@JustMike2791 God bless the blue collar men brother

[@abnarmyvet8735]

Can you post a video showing your jig design.

[@xray364]

Great job and I've become a subscriber but with all that metal it would almost be cheaper to buy one ready to go, unless of course you've got access to cheap metal

[@kylemilford5968]

Most of this metal can be found at supply stores for $2 a foot ~ I didnt do all the calculations but most center lifts of this nature are $2k and up

[@WOPiersol]

Roughly what does it cost to build one?

[@SuperDuperSouth]

Around 600$ @WOPiersol

[@electrake2063]

Couldn't help but notice... I didn't see any locking mechanism , did I miss it? And I also couldn't help but notice you DIDN'T lift a car at the end, the operation at the end made me think it is too light duty, worked too fast for the loading, and was quite jerky, probably from air in the system. Not sure this is the right solution for the effort. I bought my two-post lift from a garage doing upgrades for $800. Two new cables for $70, and I'm in business with a 12k lb load rating, that IS certified to 2-times the rating for commercial use. I seriously question the safety of that thing.

[@SuperDuperSouth]

Mainly used in racing lifting 3000lb race cars and the same lift that lifted the car in the beginning of video is the lift I built just placed it in beginning of video and I have a lock that goes down on the side when completely lifted

[@stevensmith3690]

Do you have the link to the hydraulic

[@SuperDuperSouth]

m.vevor.com/hydraulic-power-unit-c_10089/4-quart-double-acting-hydraulic-pump-dump-trailer-control-kit-car-power-unit-p_010495157610?adp=gmc&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9rSoBhCiARIsAFOiplnWBUlTp2cflEGEXpPJziu2TQSFkb0EkV9hZOyekC-4lkOWnuG88WIaAo0IEALw_wcB

[@MTBPERFOMANCE]

Do you have a ball park on total cost?

[@SuperDuperSouth]

Around 600$

[@matthewchenoweth8303]

Do you use the 3 quart pump?

[@SuperDuperSouth]

Yessir 3 is plenty

[@crawford323]

Outstanding!

[@HenryRacing57]

With your upright arms being the 17.5. And the 1” bar what’s the total lift height of your lift?

[@SuperDuperSouth]

Close to 20"

[@SuperDuperSouth]

19-20"

[@HenryRacing57]

Thanks for the reply. After seeing your video, we are definitely gonna build one, thanks for the info and tips. Will be lifting a crusa street stock

[@SuperDuperSouth]

@HenryRacing57 awesome add me on fb Thomas Tatum and send pics when ur done. Gonna do a vid soon on how to make a steering buddy for under 200$

[@anthonyharper100]

@@SuperDuperSouthany update on the steering buddy video?

[@MILO20121]

Thx u thx u

[@gilhernandez605]

do you have plans for this build?

[@SuperDuperSouth]

I donated the lift to a charity auction event all the proceeds went to family's that had children with cancer to help them be able to take time off to spend with them. But the racecar I hope to race soon once I get the funds to finish up some stuff on it

[@gilhernandez605]

@@SuperDuperSouth I think you misunderstood me Do you have plans I can download to build one myself - I know you spell it out in the video I just think it would be nice for me to print it out

[@SuperDuperSouth]

@gilhernandez605 Sorry, def misunderstood, but no, I don't, but if I ever get some drawn up, I'll get in touch with you

[@stevensmith3690]

Can you make me one

[@SuperDuperSouth]

Where do you live im in florida

[@stevensmith3690]

Shreveport Louisiana

[@stevenmorris6391]

Looks like a poor copy of the Thoroughbred Racing Products lift including the double hinged t handle

[@SuperDuperSouth]

Never heard of her

[@a.cotrimluis7580]

🔝🔝👍🇵🇹

[@vplph]

Good triangulation!

[@SuperDuperSouth]

Thanks for watching!