Distance to place a lift from a sidewall.

[Jeep07]

I'm designing a garage to put my 2 post lift in. How far do you all recommend I put the lift from the sidewall so I can still pull the axle shafts etc? I'm tight on room. (600 sq ft) so I want to move the lift as far to one side as possible but not kill my ability to pull shafts etc. This will apply to axles large and small. (I guess a Rockwell would be the longest shaft I would have to worry about?) I don't have rocks but someday maybe.. Any other things to consider when installing a lift as far as location goes?

Thx.

[Wyoming9]

At least far enough to get the axle out and open the door.

Also leave room for any other type of tools or equipment you might need.:grinpimp:

[Stuntopts]

Um.. Rockwells can be pulled while on the ground, if need be...:smokin:

[fairlane_68]

I've put up lifts that were in tight spaces, and if you're pulling axles, or going to be, you'll want around 36" between the post and the wall. That's just a "safe" recommendation, not really a suggestion. But 36" may keep you from putting holes in your walls. Which you could do if you don't have that much space...

[bluesman2a]

Mine has about 3' +/- on either side, I really couldn't see going with any less, even for just daily kind of work outside of axles.

[adampfisters]

Um.. Rockwells can be pulled while on the ground, if need be...:smokin:

That was my first thought after reading this as well.

I would say go with the 3' as stated above. Lets you open doors, have the ability work on things from the side. Nothing like spending money on a nice lift and not having room to work on your stuff.

[D60]

Mine's 5' from the sidewall and I feel that's too much, it just pushed the lift further into the shop than I would have liked.

[geepincj7]

I have exactly 3 feet between the wall and mine. Its nice because then I dont have to walk around the car. I can fit between the wall and the hoist.

[OKMudn]

I have about 3' from the post of the lift to the wall, which gives me a little more than that at the wheel.

Another thing that I had to consider when placing my lift was being able to access it with the large vehicles, such as a crew cab duallie truck. You really dont want to have to make a four point attempt at getting lined up with your lift when you come through the door.

I started with an empty barn and the lift was the first thing in. I had to just take a minute and step back to look at things and get an idea of what I wanted to do in the future. A little planning can save alot of frusteration later.

[BurnedBronco]

I nother thing that I had to consider when placing my lift was being able to access it with the large vehicles, such as a crew cab duallie truck. You really dont want to have to make a four point attempt at getting lined up with your lift when you come through the door.




my lioft is aprrox 3.5' from the wall, but my lift is also offset from my door.

to aleaveate the 4 point BS i set up my lift to back all the vehicles in, and if you know how to drive i can get a saturn or crew cab dually backed in on one shot.......

getting the dead ones in of the tow truck is the only hard thing.....

here you can see the offset lift to the door, never have problems with manuevering.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/569237/fullsize/dsc01180.jpg

[OKMudn]

My lift is offset just like that and i dont have any problems.......was just food for thought.

As far as getting the dead ones in, I use our John Deere Gator to drag them in with. Much more manuverable than a damn tow truck.