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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 04:02 PM
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Four-Post Lift with Rolling Bridge Jacks

So I have a 4-post "long & tall" lift that's served me well. Goes high enough to park a big SUV underneath.
I'd like to get a stablemate for it. As much as a want the utility of a 2-post, I'm thinking that another 4-post, with rolling jacks, can do most of the same things, and still be used primarily for storage. Lifts would be side-by-side in a garage with an 18-ft door.
Going this route would keep from having the "inner" post on a 2-post from being next to the adjacent car-door area, plus save me the hassle of tearing up 4-5"-thick concrete to set adequate footers for a 2-post.
Thoughts on rolling bridge jacks?
Old Oct 8, 2020 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by F-85 4-4-2
, plus save me the hassle of tearing up 4-5"-thick concrete to set adequate footers for a 2-post.
Before you rule out a two post my 9000 lb Rotary SP0A9 requires a minimum of 4-1/4” floor thickness and an optimum floor thickness of 5-1/2” to 6”. Minimum concrete strength is 3000 psi which most mixes make.
Old Oct 8, 2020 | 06:26 PM
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I got a 4 post Direct Lift installed in my home garage last year. I tried to use just the rolling tray with bottle jacks, doesn't cut it. I purchased a rolled bridge jack this year. My lift is mostly for parking and light maintenance, but even so the bridge jack is still money well spent.
Old Oct 9, 2020 | 09:27 AM
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Thanks guys. Mr. Nick, did you do the 3500-lb bridge jack?

https://directlift.com/product/pro-jack-3500/
Old Oct 9, 2020 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by F-85 4-4-2
Thanks guys. Mr. Nick, did you do the 3500-lb bridge jack?

https://directlift.com/product/pro-jack-3500/
Wow that's the best price I have seen on the roller jack. I purchased the 4 post 9000 lb. Directlift last month and it's one of the best investments I ever made. I'm very pleased with the quality. The Roller Jack is on my radar to purchase next!
Old Oct 10, 2020 | 08:04 AM
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Yes that is the bridge jack I purchased, same price too from a semi-local vendor. He even delivered it to my home on his way to another job.

Anybody in the greater Chicago area, I suggest checking out https://www.automotiveliftservice.com/
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