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Inground lifts?

Cncguy1 said:
Anyone have one of these or similar. I'm wondering about the install. Do these need to be installed before slab is poured?

https://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/Challenger-Lifts-EV1020-p/EV1020.htm
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Yes. We used to install a few of these years ago when we were building garages. They were put in place before the slab was poured. I suppose you could saw-cut a hole, but backfilling properly will be a challenge.

Many in- ground lifts were available second hand, when commercial shops changed to above ground lifts.
 
I’m looking to ad a lift to my shop. This is interesting but not sure if I see the advantage of this one over a good two post? Out of curiosity why are you thinking of going this route?
 
This is what service stations had before there even was such a thing as a 2 post available.
 
You also have to install the lines to the main cylinder before the sab is poured. Used one for years.
 
I worked on a two post inground for years (posts on sides-narrow, under car) that was great. It was set up like the new two post above ground units-lifted on body. I did many transmission jobs, exhaust, rear axle rebuilds, and brake jobs with the hoist. It took up minimal floor space and no pit.
Mike
 
There's a reason why the industry went to above ground lifts. What a pain to pull them and reseal or repair hydraulic leaks 8' below the shop floor. And that will happen! Above ground all the way!
 
Looks like it sure occupies/limits the amount of space that I would want when working on a car. I would much rather prefer a post design where the arms come in from the outside leaving everything open under the car
 
Can you dig a hole deep enough and not get water in it. Don't know if it matters. Dig a 6' hole on my lot you'll have 2' of water.
 
4mulas said:
Looks like it sure occupies/limits the amount of space that I would want when working on a car. I would much rather prefer a post design where the arms come in from the outside leaving everything open under the car
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I guess one of the biggest advantages would be not hitting your doors on those posts everytime you get in and out of your car.
 
Not hitting doors is the only advantage that I can see. The in ground costs more and would be harder to work around under the car
 
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