WATCH Before you BUY A LIFT!! Garage Four-Post LIFT UPDATE

[@chuck121370]

Great review! One thing I did not hear you mention is to be sure to include an extra inch or two in your measurement to the garage ceiling in order to lower the top car back down. Most lifts require you to raise the lift an inch or two off the lock stops in order to release the catches before lowering the lift back down. If you get stuck or accidentally raise the too car too high, an emergency plan would be to let the air out of the top cars tires.

[@TedwardDrives]

Goals.

[@dustinkulsziski7327]

I saw the thumbnail, opened up a browser and bought a car lift then came back and watched the video. No one tells me what to do

[@russellgipson3662]

This one of the best pros and cons of a lift I've seen

[@shangxiajiu1]

I am very impressed with your knowledge, of the whole working aspect of this ordeal. Impressive lady you are!

[@blarkdexture8899]

"Only 3 car garage" lol I would be happy with 1 car garage

[@Arthur-hg7ny]

Ha. First world problem.

[@1turfguy]

Nothing wrong with goals

[@jerryfreeman8587]

Lmao imagine your problem with having 6 cars being that your have a 50% chance for it to take 30 minutes to drive one💀. I think I would’ve just bought unimproved land and designed a house for it. I mean who in their right mind buys a houses these days it’s like 40% cheaper to build. Not only that, but you get to design your whole house💀

[@ClifRussoTV]

@@jerryfreeman8587 it’s 80% cheaper to build your own when Tesla bots come out. Labor is about half the cost of a house, and wholesaling all the parts yourself is even cheaper than home depot or Lowe’s.

[@jerryfreeman8587]

@@ClifRussoTV This is great information. Never considered wholesaling materials. I knew building is better than buying, but you just made it that much better for this 20yr old kid. Can you elaborate on tesla bots? I’ve never heard of that

[@localmotion411]

I just want to say that you guys are extremely good at what you do. Absolutely excellent content and delivery!

[@RudyP18]

Your garage/lift setup is what inspired me to do a complete gut renovation of my garage and add a lift (I only had ceiling height for one of the 3 bays). And then right after getting it perfect, we moved… Back to planning upgrades and this time, I think I’m going to go all out and replace a detached 2 car garage with the same setup (3x2) as what you have.

[@HeidiandFranny]

That sounds great! They have really been great. As lots of power, AC/heat and water if you can. We installed a retractable ceiling fan the I'm surprised how useful that is. I'm the winter it equalizes the heat from the heater and in the summer provides a nice breeze. It is pretty much silent and has a remote. Just a thought :) f

[@jasonbergeron7570]

Suggestion. You would have more light if you painted your walls white

[@HeidiandFranny]

I don't think that would make much difference with the lifts. So, we installed side panel lights as well as the under lift lights. We have a bunch of 50W LED shop lights on the ceiling and it is pretty bright with everything on.

[@thomasrossi31]

To protect the floor from the base of the posts... I purchased a 3/4” horse mat from Tractor Supply. I cut the mat into 12”x12” squares and placed them under the footing. No issues in the past 2 years. I use the rest of the mat in the bed of my pickup.

[@westhavenor9513]

Great video! I want to get a lift just so that I can have my vintage car in the air when not in use so that the garage can be use for other shop-type activities and I won't have to worry about accidentally dinging the car up.

[@frankkapsner188]

Yellow paint or tape where you you bump your head , make it a caution point . Love your videos , love your explanations . Love the details.

[@okgo8315]

Better still, some padding👍🇬🇧

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

@@okgo8315 Also, too, smooth those sharp corners down with an angle grinder, then pad, then bright tape!

[@cwilson6880]

Haha! “Shuffling 6 cars is a problem “ 😅sounds like that’s good ‘problem’ to have 😂. Thanks for the video 👍🏻

[@nickgeorgiakakis7249]

Lovely setup Heidi but as for the "Cons of owning a lift", really these are 1st world problems when you own 6 cars. 😂👍

[@MrT5mustang]

Ammature.. Try 45!

[@danielallocca7770]

I’ve watched this video like a dozen times - finally bought two four post lifts. Wish me luck!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Good luck.

[@okgo8315]

Padding strips on those 'bump your head' areas and warning tape.👍🇬🇧

[@pepperpepperpepper]

Those sharp steel corners sticking out would get chamfered the first time they made contact with my head. Or filled in with one of those two part epoxy strips. Speaking from experience, usually when wearing cap. Ouch.

[@512TXSDIY]

Love it. I’m going to get a 4 post in my next house for sure. I’m too old to keep getting up and down etc. from the floor. Good video.

[@997GURU]

The straight pipe shirt was awesome !!! 👏👏👏 think i have to buy one 😁

[@NekoWinters]

No joke just had this discussion with the husbando because we plan on adding a double bay to the house, this is perfect place for me to start (had no idea about the drip trays!! That means I can keep projects out of the way while waiting on parts/Enginw rebuilds!)

[@NekoWinters]

Gonna have to weight the idea of a double deep garage vs lifting the floor of the seconds story extention.

[@HeidiandFranny]

The drip trays are awesome! Great for holding the oil catch when doing an oil change. And they slide too! They really are great for projects. We are waiting on bits for the 308 and it is all up and out of the way :)

[@skeelo69]

Suggest looking at all those sharp metal edges that you could bump your head on and providing they dont hinder the lift... cover them with rubber strips...what would you rather have... a bump to the head or an open wound.

[@dukeofgibbon4043]

I can mitigate Franny's height problem: people working inside airplanes would bump their heads all day if not for PPE. Search "bump cap" and you'll find plenty of protective hats and liners to put into your own. They have a hard shell with an impact absorbing foam, most are lightweight and vented. At Boeing, the ones with the short brims are coveted so you're not working in the shade. Keep a couple by the door for guests.

[@Miami_tree_house]

Those four holes on the "feet" are meant to bolt the lift down to the floor. There also great for leveling the lift itself. Every residential garage floor has a slope to it, to shed water towards the door. You really should level and bolt your lifts down. The cars you have aren't all that heavy, but I'd hate to see someone else put a heavy vehicle on a lift that isn't level, or bolted down.

[@paulwielenga]

Can a lift be bolted down if the garage floor has "tension bars" imbedded in it. My garage floor has a stamp that warns that there are tension bars but I'm not sure what that means.

[@billmcmeekin7909]

Bendpac does not require many of their four post lifts bolted down, depending on your geographical area. Just a note.

[@JarnoKilian]

Thanks for the review of your lifts, just one question: why would you not bolt them down?

[@HeidiandFranny]

There is no need to boot then down. They are very stable as the center of mass is well inside of the posts. You can actually move them pretty easily with the included casters as well.

[@trumbley22]

With the way their slab is, they actually couldn't secure some of the posts with redoing some of the concrete. That's because you can't fasten it close to the edges of the slab or expansion joints. The slab also needs to be really specific in thickness to bolt it down. If you check the manufacturer recommendations, they say bolting is required only if you're using them frequently (multiple cycles up/down per day). I've spent my life around industrial lifts in my dad's garage and now have my own direct lift at home. I use it more for service and modifications and not for storage. I was skeptical at first about it not being bolted down, but now I'm very confident in it for the reasons of center of gravity already mentioned.

[@HeidiandFranny]

@@trumbley22 Great points. Thanks!

[@curtaustin8119]

My lifts came with anchor bolts, but the instructions mentioned "earthquake zones"....

[@trumbley22]

@@curtaustin8119 I've never read that instruction. I wouldn't trust one in an earthquake zone with bolts. I've read the recommendations from all the major manufacturers but hadn't seen that one. They all say if it's used multiple times per day (like in a service shop) to anchor it down. Otherwise, it isn't needed.

[@v1rotait23]

Ladies, your videos are always uplifting first thing in the morning before going to work!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Oh great! ...and great pun too :)

[@clinteast7476]

I would take a grinder to those sharp points of metal and touch up with black paint, @ 4:00

[@hugotwenties]

Good video! As I was comenting on your community publication a few days ago, those widely practical videos and dynamic are good! Cheers from Barcelona

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks so much!

[@lebojay]

I bought a baseball cap-style hard hat. Perfect for working under the lift.

[@Peter-gi3re]

Just a suggestion for the head bumping. If you go to Home Depot or Lowe’s buy some self adhesive waterproof sealant that comes on 6” wide rolls. You can cut sections and apply it over the sharp points ….. even put two or three layers to give it a little cushion. You will still bump your head but at least it will stop you cutting your noggin open. I think you can get the stuff in black or white. So depending if you want it to blend in and not be noticeable or have it white to highlight the areas you want more visible.

[@julianscott907]

Great informative video. You should give each of the lifts a name!

[@HeidiandFranny]

LOL! That's a great idea!!

[@shangxiajiu1]

Not lagged down just sitting in place? wow thanks for all your knowledge transfer, huh you two are a couple? you look both happy!

[@darbo23]

Great informative video Franny, maybe you should paint all your walls white to help reflect available light and improve visibility in your garage.

[@judih.8754]

I have a 4 post Backyard Buddy that I love. Its in the "storage" room rather the main shop. We have a 2 post that we took out for the other one.. I may have it installed in the shop area. Gotta love a little lift!

[@stoveguy2133]

I looked at a single level house with high ceilings. They matched the roof height of the garage to make it match. I bet the garage had 15’ ceilings. Awesome

[@trumbley22]

My house is a raised bungalow, the attached garage has the same roof line and have 12' ceilings. It's perfect for working on cars on my lift.

[@rlstrad2059]

Thanks, the most complete run-down I’ve seen on the topic.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks!

[@thomasrossi31]

I did a similar thing for lighting. I have a double wide - 4 post lift. I bought a few 4’ LED shop lights and used epoxy to glue heavy duty magnets to the top of the light fixtures. For power, I used a retractable cord reel that self lengthens as I lower the lift. Once the lift is raised, a simple pull of the cord retracts the cord in to the reel.

[@martinrodgers6114]

How do you decide what car to drive????let alone what lift to buy?>>>>>>.

[@ChuckJ1944]

Great Video!!! I've always wanted to know how high the ceiling had to be.

[@jayringo77]

Really enjoy these videos where you explain some of the plus/minus and possible hidden costs of trying to replicate your setup. Would love to see more like this.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Awesome! Let's do a few then. How about a general garage setup? Working on that now ;)

[@jayringo77]

@@HeidiandFranny A setup video would be very helpful. What to consider so there's room, tool placement, properly disposing of things like fluids and parts. Looking forward to it already!

[@Ijustwantone]

Is there any reason why don't people paint the garage walls and ceilings in the USA?

[@realbogus]

Picture this... March 1983. Local Chevy dealer. A brand new 1984 Corvette was hidden on a trailer, in a locked yard. Above the Vette is a new Citation. Said Citation had a leaky brake master cylinder. The new Vette's hood required paint job!!!

[@PH-md8xp]

Nice video, very informative. A lot of first world problems though - 3 car garage, 6 cars, all special in one way or another!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks.

[@chrisd5067]

Pros definitely outweigh the cons. Don't know what I'd do without them. Manual for PP8S and BendPack HD-7 says 4" of concrete min. If bolting down (west coast required for seismic codes), there are torque specs as well for the bolts. Bolts must be 6" away from a concrete seam. I would add to the maintenance to always check your hydraulic lines and fittings. Any leaks are problematic. The BendPack lift is 92" wide between the posts vs. 81.5" for the Direct Lift PP8S. The PP8S is a little too narrow for me. Keep in mind you need 6 feet of clearance in front of the lift to install it. Recommend referring to the manuals as to why. BTW, Race Ramp work but can shift and you don't want to bump or damage the hardware on the front of the lift with a tire. Most ramps are removable and now they are very light weight. Longer ramps are better for lower profile cars. I have 48" aluminum ramps that are very light as well.

[@azmike3572]

As Jethro would say, "After bangin' my head a few times on the lift, it gets ta throbbin'!

[@amill1563]

Looks like the benefits far outweigh the negatives. Mechanics always prefer to work on a car on a lift when necessary. Is it a negative that these don't suspend the car so there is no load on the wheels?

[@HeidiandFranny]

I hear that it is bad to store a car off it's wheels and these are primarily for storage. You can support the car off the ground on the lift with the jack trays. I have the Ferrari up now with the wheels off on the lift.

[@8Rider6]

4 post lifts seem like they get in the way much more you you still have to jack parts of the car up to get the wheels off. 2 Post lifts seem like a better way to go to work on them unless you really need to park another car under it.

[@HeidiandFranny]

We need it more for storage.

[@Cagg8384]

Great video! Can you share the height of your ceiling from top of slab to the bottom of floor joist above. I am building an addition and want to make sure I build with enough room to add a lift. Thank you.

[@HeidiandFranny]

At least 9.5 ft, but ours was 11 ft.

[@CreighHillSouthernHomes]

Great Info. I like the look of your lifts. Would you share what brand and model they are? Thank you, Creigh Hill

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks! You bet. They are Direct Lift ProPark 8s. 8000lb. Standard width and height.

[@brianberezowski5352]

A big HELLO from beautiful CYQT. THANK YOU for sharing your experience. A lot of great information to consider. I'm planning a garage and doing research on lifts. What brand of lifts are you using? Again, thank you for sharing. Brian

[@HeidiandFranny]

Hi. We have direct Lift propark 8s.

[@billogrady882]

Re: sharp points on lift. That's a mfg'ing issue. Or a warranty issue. Not an ownership issue. If you take a grinder to them, will you void the warranty?

[@HeidiandFranny]

No clue. I doubt it.

[@johnn.freisen3952]

We are contemplating this for our garage. Your detail of pro and cons, very informative. You gals did a great job. Thanks.

[@barsaf9989]

I think the biggest thing is the relocation of the garage doors and door openers. How difficult was that and was it very expensive to do?

[@HeidiandFranny]

Not too bad... We replaced the doors while we were at it otherwise it would just be modifying the tracks. The jack pole lift openers are way easier to install than the standard track lifts. The only issue is getting power to them. The openers are about $300 a piece. They are a little slow, but almost dead silent. You will probably need to relocate the springs higher and that is why we had someone do it. They can be a bit scary.

[@Cagg8384]

I re-watched the video and you gave the celling height as 11'7". Thank you. How deep is the garage from front to rear? Thanks again...

[@HeidiandFranny]

We have sold the house. It was about a car length and a half. Not sure the exact dimensions. Direct lift has a great calculator on their site to help with sizing.

[@michaelrawlins419]

What a great car collection! I just bid on an i8 roadster. I have a two-post lift at my home shop, and love it!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Wow! The Roadster is so cool! Good luck!

[@jafo06]

I used a two post lift to do my own oil change on an i8 coupe. Had to use wood to get car high enough to slide the arms under. Also had to get the car perfectly set for the arms to fit correctly. Then the doors couldn’t open even halfway because the car is wide. I was slithering out back and forth several times trying to get everything lined up and worked up a serious sweat lol. If it were mine I would paint the spots where my tires need to be and have someone guide me so I didn’t have to slide in and out more than once. Of course if your posts are wide enough then all that is a moot point. If/when I build my garage I’m probably going to do the four post lift just to keep it easy and allow it to be used as storage like the ladies here are doing. Thanks for the vid! Very informative

[@taranicolaysen5822]

Great info !! new to your channel love your choice of Cars. thanks for the awesome video!

[@mattalley4330]

You mention the drip pans you can put under a car that leaks. However, if a car that doesn’t leak develops one or a leaky car springs a second one in a different spot the lower car could be leaked on. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a good setup and I wish I had enough cars to justify a lift or two of this type. 😉

[@loveorhateporsche9114]

nice review. I have never seen a jack stand fail, I have seen lifts fail, even though the lock prevented them from dropping.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Good to know... Thanks!

[@morgang7877]

I love your channel! Makes me wish I had a garage though... 😄 Also love your Straight Pipes shirt - that's a great channel too!

[@HeidiandFranny]

The Straight Pipes is awesome and just the nicest guys!

[@teutone5866]

Fluorescent tape or paint along the lower edge, to not bump heads, Those sharp edges can cause real injury. For a German approach (belt & suspenders), in addition to the paint/tape, perhaps glue some rubber (or is there fluorescent rubber)?

[@andrewmichaelcrook340]

Hi Andrew from Australia hope you are well I think your amazing Big fan keep safe enjoying your channel

[@yesh3279]

Another minus would be , if you want to pull , say a rear end etc like when changing a clutch on a C6 Corvette .. Again, you’re right, there are plusses and minuses to every system. Great videos , Ladies !

[@HeidiandFranny]

Yes, there are some things that are more difficult but I haven't found anything I couldn't do - including pulling and reinstalling the engine and transmission on the 3.2 Carrera.

[@michaelwalter3399]

@@HeidiandFranny I love "Miss Eva," that Porsche 356 cabrio. What year?

[@hecantcraft4936]

I could never get anyone to tell me what kind of ceiling height I need. I at around 11-7 also, so feeling better! Oh, and Colorado, Go Buffs!

[@TheJackal159]

Yeah, unfortunately the height completely depends on the cars. Stacking two Ferraris is a lot lower than stacking an SUV and sedan.

[@63mesiken]

Nice rides. I’m looking into getting a lift in my garage, just don’t know which one to go with? Or who to install it.

[@subkommander9007]

Where do I get this lift system..2 door garage

[@ovad2002]

LED....beautyful....07:03 - Looks great!

[@soppsmelly]

So nice to see Ladies doing this type of thing, looked at a lot of your videos and they are very concise and detailed. Keep up the good work, " Excellent"

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks so much!

[@jspafford]

Not bolted to the floor? Isn’t that one of the main safety guidelines?

[@dannycoots9503]

Beautiful cars you have I am getting ready to buy a 4 post lift

[@targamotors309]

Huge favor please. I have 9 foot ceilings and was wondering if you could take a measurement with a 911 and your 356 at the lowest settings and measure that height please? Wish I lived near your. I just got a 356 that I am trying to get running and your work, attention to detail is amazing. Please don’t ever stop teaching us and how did you become so proficient? Do you recommend any work manuals for a 356. I own a 62 super 90 with factory electric sunroof. Thank you so much. Your number one fan in Florida

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

I'm no 356 expert but see what you can do to find affordable versions of the books by Harry Pellow. He was a 356 engine builder and he loved all things 356.

[@julianromero1326]

I watched in hopes of learning what kind of lifts you have and why those, the cost, specs etc etc.

[@dono4598]

Thanks for sharing! Couple of questions, first i noticed that you did not secure the lifts to the garage floor, any concern that these may become unstable and tip over? Also, can these lifts be installed front to back? I have an RV garage that I would like to install two lifts end to end if I could. Thanks for your time!

[@HeidiandFranny]

We have had no issues with them not bolted down. If you live in an area prone to earthquakes then you might want to consider it. End to end I think you would want to allow about 14' per lift. Hope that helps!

[@Engineerboy100]

Great job again on the video Franny. Thanks for posting. I'll be installing my first lift next month and this was very helpful in thinking about of what to consider before installing.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Oh, that's great! They are really neat :)

[@Engineerboy100]

@@HeidiandFranny Oh and BTW I'll be making an install video as well. I'll be installing it myself.

[@nicholasherrera2641]

Franny, when I do the jackpot, at least two jacks.

[@charlesvalenti8969]

One question I have is, why not go with a double wide lift for the larger bay to reduce the number of posts and increase free space? By having 2 separate lifts, you have 8 posts. If using a double wide car lift, you still would only have 4 posts instead of 8. Seems to me that would have been more preferred. Yes, you would be raising and lowering 2 cars at a time, but with the amount of shuffling cars around that you mentioned in the video, it's likely you would have to do this anyways.

[@HeidiandFranny]

We added the lifts one at a time over five years or so. Also having to move multiple cars out would be a pain since we use the lifts to work on the cars. I'm guessing those dual lifts are a tad pricey ;)

[@charlesvalenti8969]

@@HeidiandFranny Thank you for your quick reply. I appreciate that. I also can understand the reasoning.

[@johnosullivan5336]

Great review. Thank you very much for your detailed clip. I found it very helpful. I am having a 4 post Hoist installed on Monday.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Oh, congrats! You will love it!

[@paulbruno8327]

Thanks for sharing an update! Be safe and well 😇😇

[@kengoeller1725]

How about a review of your ramps for your lifts? What ramps work for you and why? The standard Greg Smith steel ramps are heavy and awkward. ...love your show.

[@HeidiandFranny]

I think we did on our review of the lifts we did a few years ago (it was a bit more in-depth). You are so right... Those included ramps are SUPER heavy. Good and strong but holy cow. The Race Ramps have been great and weight almost nothing. I hear they have higher ones now for lifts. I need to check that out.

[@chenc544]

@@HeidiandFranny Been trying to figure out which version of the Race Ramp you use. It looks like the 4" rr-rack-4? I also have a DirectLift 4 post in my garage and I measured the lip height at ~5" so was wondering if the 4" race ramp has any issues. Love your videos and glad to see another KZbin channel based out of CO, with a garage full of Porsches no less.

[@HeidiandFranny]

@@chenc544 I think ours are the 4" and there is a little bump getting on and off but it isn't really a problem. Someone commented that Race Ramps now have one for lifts. I need to check that out :)

[@chenc544]

@@HeidiandFranny Thanks for confirming. Yea race ramp also has a 5" version (RR-RACK-5) but it's significantly more expensive so I was wondering if it's worth spending the extra.

[@jeancarbone209]

If rearranging 6 cars in your garage is too much of a strain I would gladly take one or two off your hands. LOL. Good video - Thank you!

[@voertsek8404]

Great Video Guys What is the make and manufacture of the lifts Australia 🇦🇺

[@HeidiandFranny]

Direct Lifts are US.

[@wufco1]

Great video- thank you for sharing. Did you have the lifts installed or were you able to assemble yourself ?

[@HeidiandFranny]

@@wufco1 Thanks! We had a company deliver and set up. It isn't the complexity as much as the weight. The rail with the piston is over 400lbs. Total weight is 2000lbs I think.

[@paulchandler427]

Great presentation Ladies > I kept thinking, this is Not just the Mom of the home > has to b professional

[@computerjantje]

Good video. However, if you know upfront you want six cars, then I guess getting a little bigger peace of land is better then the right height of the garage. My guess is that adding an extra 3 car garage is cheaper then adding 3 lifts right?

[@HeidiandFranny]

We bought the house with two cars.

[@CheckThisOut77]

Good video. Include: Costs (year installed).

[@Tacman556]

You don’t use your ramps? Damn - afraid I would smash the connector bar for the lock release

[@HeidiandFranny]

We use the Race Ramps instead. WAY lighter and easier to deal with. They are a tad low, but not a big problem. I hear tell they now make a set for lifts. Something to check out.

[@aaronvdubz1742]

didnt realize you're in colorado where are you located? do you have any volkswagen parts for a squareback?

[@domenicolorenz9856]

I rarely leave reviews on videos. However this video was excellent and I appreciate it.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@pjames4413]

How much light can you get per ton?

[@joshw3314]

Great video I Sure could use one of those lifts for my SL500, houses in Aurora don’t have high garages like that though

[@HeidiandFranny]

I'd never seen a garage this high before... This house is about 14 years old and they said that the model was taken from a development in Aurora. I'm not sure just where...

[@joshw3314]

My house is a 1981 typical Colorado tri level they probably didn’t even know what high garages were back then lol

[@GrantDolanMusic]

I would love to do this but my garage is only 9 foot with a very large beam that splits the bays that takes to overall height down to 8 foot. And Like you said, my 1970 bug convertible is tall and it’s would be hard to put that up and have room to put my other car underneath it.

[@raymondmumford6255]

Great video guys, have always been interested in your lift setup. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@views40]

Great video! Thank you. What's the brand and model of your lifts? Thanks!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks! The lifts are Direct Lifts Pro Park 8s.

[@views40]

@@HeidiandFranny Thanks so much!!

[@HeidiandFranny]

We love them and still have a couple.

[@views40]

@@HeidiandFranny Oh nice :) That's great to hear.

[@davidfriesen7748]

I noticed that you did not bolt the lift to the floor, Could I have an opinion on that ?

[@HeidiandFranny]

No need to on a four post lift. The only reason you may want to is to keep them from walking but it's have only moved maybe a 1/4" in years. One of their biggest points is the ability to easily move them. They are completely stable and the car is always well inside the pads.

[@SF_Native]

Since they’re not bolted down, does they shift at all when you pull a car up onto the ramps/lift?

[@HeidiandFranny]

@@SF_Native They will shift over time just a tad. Maybe once a year you can throw the casters on and reposition.

[@mysteriomarvel933]

I'm actually going to be building a garage this summer and would like a lift at some point to work on trucks. How thick should my concrete floor be to support a lift and what is the name and manufacturer of your lift? Many thanks...I enjoy your channel particularly the VW.

[@HeidiandFranny]

I believe the minimum is 4", but check with the manufacturer. Our garage floor is just whet the builder poured... But we have had no cracks or issues.

[@dcabinet]

Great video.. thanks for putting this out. Who in the world could give this a thumbs down?????

[@pepperpepperpepper]

Anti-lifters.

[@johnnys3951]

What race ramps do you use? It looks like they are flat in front and do not have the H lip so how do they not hit the rods in front where the ramps hook over? I appreciate it if you could let me know.

[@HeidiandFranny]

I think race ramps actually makes one that is a little higher for lifts. Ours are a few inches low. They work, but there is still a bump

[@johnnys3951]

@@HeidiandFranny Thanks for the lightning fast reply, do they hit the rods or do you set them away like an inch from the rods and if so do they move at all by not being up against the lift? I have the same lifts and set up in my garage and my ramps are almost 50 LBS each and its getting harder to move them. Do you have the model number for the ramps or know where you bought them from?

[@johnnys3951]

@@HeidiandFranny Do they hit the rods or do you set them away like an inch from the rods and if so do they move at all by not being up against the lift? Do you have the model number for the ramps or the measurements?

[@HeidiandFranny]

@@johnnys3951 They just clear the rods... They weigh almost nothing. I would measure you total height and go to race ramps site and try to find the best match. They are a game changer!

[@johnnys3951]

@@HeidiandFranny My lifts are the same as yours and I am wondering how tall your ramps are. Race Ramps sell 2.5 inch, 4 inch and 5 inch tall ramps I am wondering if yours are the 2.5 inch tall type since this is what I want to buy, but I don't know if they will work. My steel ramps are 4 inches tall. Any clarification is greatly appreciated and also this was a great video.

[@tc6984]

great info. building a garage and wondering if 12'6" is necessary (to raise lift so don't have to bend down when walking under it and don't hit ceiling with top vehicle or is 12' adequate? Also what kind of lift is best yours or another. Thanks

[@HeidiandFranny]

Our's are Direct Lift Pro Park 8s. I really like them and they have worked well. They do have a calculator in their site so you can figure all that out. Depends on the height of your cars and your height. They really are cool! F

[@razorworks111]

Great video, very insightful. Slightly off-topic question... what are your impressions of the RaceRamps? How effective are they in preventing tire flat-spots? I've been looking for a solution for when the car goes into storage for winter.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Hmmm... I haven't used them for that. I wonder if you could just move the car forward or back a couple feet once a month. I haven't had any trouble with flat-spotting except with very old tires.

[@johnsaucedo1131]

I have fleet as well and have been considering one of these if I stay in my current home. My ceiling is the same height as yours. Obviously, your garage openers don't get in the way. How did you adjust for this? You have some nice toys. Me...sporting a 996 turbo cab, 997 4s cab, S65 AMG, IS 300, I200 Landcruiser, Taco 4x4.

[@HeidiandFranny]

That's quite the collection! We switched over to jack-pole lifts. They mount on the wall just next to the end of the spring-loaded jack poles. They are way better than the traditional over-head systems. Quieter, and more secure. Not too expensive: ~$300 or so. All this allows the door to hug the ceiling with some additional bits to the tracks.

[@johnsaucedo1131]

@@HeidiandFranny Never thought of that!!! Now I'm really interested in getting a lift! 'Love your vids, btw!!!

[@jakeballard7999]

Question - Why arent the Lifts secured to the Floor, I see there just sitting with no Mounting screws, is this safe?

[@HeidiandFranny]

It doesn't matter. We moved out. Yes, it is safe.