fma Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Thinking of installing a 4 post lift and as I'm in an earthquake prone area (SoCal), I'm curious if you guys bolted your lift to the garage floor or left it free-standing? Guess if it's a really big one, it isn't going to make much difference anyway, but I'm curious as to what the consensus is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Report post Posted October 28, 2013 I don't live in California, but I have never bolted my 4 post lifts and never have had a problem. They are really solid if you buy a good brand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructo Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Thinking of installing a 4 post lift and as I'm in an earthquake prone area (SoCal), I'm curious if you guys bolted your lift to the garage floor or left it free-standing? Guess if it's a really big one, it isn't going to make much difference anyway, but I'm curious as to what the consensus is. I'd anchor that sucker down in a heartbeat. The last thing you want is during an earthquake your lift with a car shaking and bouncing around the garage free form. Would be a night mare if it bounced around into the walls, other car or God-forbid fell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanon Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Some are meant to be on casters, if so then I would install it as such and and would strap it down when not mobil. Otherwise, just for my own peace of mind I would anchor it into the floor. The only time I would give it a second thought is if your garage was built with a Post-Tension slab. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VENOMIZ Report post Posted October 28, 2013 I have multiple 4 post lifts. I have never bolted them down, simply because there is no need. As well as I like to move them on occasion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TestShoot Report post Posted October 29, 2013 Buddy in Tustin got his from www.liftmyrod.com and likes to move his around. EQ has never been a big deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fma Report post Posted October 29, 2013 What I'm worried about is it's going to start moving around the garage and damage the other cars in a quake - appreciate the feedback guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modo Report post Posted October 29, 2013 Bolt it down. Do you have any reason not to? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff SD Report post Posted October 29, 2013 Thinking of installing a 4 post lift and as I'm in an earthquake prone area (SoCal), I'm curious if you guys bolted your lift to the garage floor or left it free-standing? Guess if it's a really big one, it isn't going to make much difference anyway, but I'm curious as to what the consensus is. I did not bolt down my Bendpak 4 post lift. If there's an earthquake strong enough to move my lift with my Gallardo on it then I'll have much bigger issues Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TestShoot Report post Posted October 29, 2013 What I'm worried about is it's going to start moving around the garage and damage the other cars in a quake - appreciate the feedback guys. it is not like it is taking a walk around the garage, it moved maybe 2" total, but yeah, bolt it down. a 4 post will run you 1900-2500 installeed for a basic, electric lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpegs13 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 I have a Rotary 4 post lift and I bolted it down. I can't ever think of a reason to move it around so I bolted it for piece of mind Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fma Report post Posted November 2, 2013 Thanks guys, I'm going with a bendpak bolted to the floor, just need to find someone to install now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Waldie Report post Posted November 8, 2013 Thinking of installing a 4 post lift and as I'm in an earthquake prone area (SoCal), I'm curious if you guys bolted your lift to the garage floor or left it free-standing? Guess if it's a really big one, it isn't going to make much difference anyway, but I'm curious as to what the consensus is. Dont bother bolting it down the weight of the car keeps it very secure , they are designed to be rolled around anyway, but if you feel safe then bolt it , they come with the lag in bolts and if not contact me i have them i will give them to you steve www.interstatemotorsport.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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