install of a lift on Swiss Trax floor

Scotchman · #1 (**permalink**) 01-08-2011, 08:36 AM

Ron,
My 4 post is free standing ( not mounted to the concrete ) and has roller jacks I can put on it to move it around. I've moved it once in 2 years. If you have that option, I would wait to permanently mount it. If you'ld like to see it, let me know. Scott.

csx4910 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-08-2011, 12:07 PM

Thanks. I forgot about the rolelrs but I think mine will have that as well. That would help to make sure it is in the right place before bolting it down.
Thanks

Tony Ripepi · #3 (**permalink**) 01-08-2011, 12:19 PM

Hello 4910,

I have a Backyard Buddie four post lift sitting on a race deck floor. I did not cut the tiles and have had no problems/issues, I have used the rollers to move it around and underneath the area where the lift sits no real indentations.

Four years and counting without a problem, pics in my gallery with the Black and White floor.

Tony R. CSX 4264

tin-man · #4 (**permalink**) 01-09-2011, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by csx4910

Thanks. I forgot about the rolelrs but I think mine will have that as well. That would help to make sure it is in the right place before bolting it down.
Thanks

Ron, make sure you know if your garage has stress tension bars installed in the floor or not. If they are installed and you drill thru one it could cause you some major issues. I installed my Greg Smith 4 post lift over the holidays and have the rollers that come with the lift. These rollers are really great since they give you the opportunity to move the lift whenever you need to. The rollers are removable and the lift just sits there. I have moved the lift twice since getting it so I could fine tune the location for my other car. Hope this helps. Cheers, John, AKA tin-man

rms427 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-09-2011, 10:54 AM

You don't need to bolt down most 4 post lifts. Mine has been in place for years on top of the Race Deck and hasn't moved.

Don · #6 (**permalink**) 01-09-2011, 11:36 AM

Did you ask Racedeck or Swisstrax for their opinion ? They will probably want to know the load rating at each post. If you do inquire, please post the replies.

Tony Ripepi · #7 (**permalink**) 01-09-2011, 12:14 PM

Good point about stress tensioned floor, my garages have that and there is an alert written into the top on the concrete. Do not drill or cut into this type of concrete, it will come apart violently.

Tony R.