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so I have room behind my pole barn to pour a slab 20 feet deep (and 20' wide)......
and I horse traded some labor for a 2 post 9000# lift (practically new)......
the longest vehicle I ever plan to put on the lift would be my GTX or similar (just shy of 18 feet).........
the lift requires 24 feet front to back, I figure to accommodate longer vehicles such as pick up trucks. I plan on covering the lift with a car port or similar, possibly with an open end or maybe a door..... I'm thinking door, I like the air blowing through.
I think I am answering my own question while typing, bear with me......
pictured is the rear door of the shop; if I have a 18 foot car on the lift, and a closed end on the carport, I would be able to close the door with a foot to spare on each end. I can live with that........
if I have some type of door on the far end of the car port, the long truck I never intend to put on the lift can stick out on both ends; not a problem just can't shut the doors......
so yes, I think I answered my first question, lol.......
now the important question: anyone see any issues or pitfalls in my plan? or can anyone offer any tips? this plan is already in motion. I have the lift, and I cleared and cleaned the area.
and I horse traded some labor for a 2 post 9000# lift (practically new)......
the longest vehicle I ever plan to put on the lift would be my GTX or similar (just shy of 18 feet).........
the lift requires 24 feet front to back, I figure to accommodate longer vehicles such as pick up trucks. I plan on covering the lift with a car port or similar, possibly with an open end or maybe a door..... I'm thinking door, I like the air blowing through.
I think I am answering my own question while typing, bear with me......
pictured is the rear door of the shop; if I have a 18 foot car on the lift, and a closed end on the carport, I would be able to close the door with a foot to spare on each end. I can live with that........
if I have some type of door on the far end of the car port, the long truck I never intend to put on the lift can stick out on both ends; not a problem just can't shut the doors......
so yes, I think I answered my first question, lol.......
now the important question: anyone see any issues or pitfalls in my plan? or can anyone offer any tips? this plan is already in motion. I have the lift, and I cleared and cleaned the area.