To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!

A-symmetric or Symmetric 2 Post Lift .. I just cant Decide..

K

koster88

Well-known member
Joined
Feb 27, 2012
Messages
66
Hey guys.. I need a little advice.. I've read 100's of posts, watched tons of you tube Videos, talked to Shop owners, and Talked to Vendors.

I cant make up my mind.

I'll attach a pic of my shop layout. I *think* I want to put the lift sort of lined up up with my door towards the back of my shop. I have a Flat bed wrecked that i'd like to be able to bring inside sometimes, and the farther back I put the lift the better.

I will be doing General mechanics on anything from an old ******, to maybe something as big as an F250.

I would Prefer to be able to load a car in either direction because I have a lot room from the door to the lift, and not as much room from the back wall to the lift.

My Friends who own shops both recommend I get Asymmetric. But the lift guys I've talked to said just go "symmetric" and install them "wide" (145").

What do you suggest? Is the placement of where I want to put the lift an ok idea?

Thanks!!

Shop.jpg
 
To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!
B

bobj49f2

Banned
Joined
Nov 13, 2009
Messages
430
Location
SE Wisconsin
I think you can only load a vehicle one direction with an asymmetrical lift. I have one and can only load it driving into with the front end. I like the asymmetrical because it's easier to open the door to get out.

The biggest concern is that you keep your mounting bolts 6-8" away from any cracks or expansion joints. The different manufacturers vary on the distance, I kept mine 8". Everything I did centered around keeping that distance.
 
OP
K

koster88

Well-known member
Joined
Feb 27, 2012
Messages
66
bobj49f2 said:
I think you can only load a vehicle one direction with an asymmetrical lift. I have one and can only load it driving into with the front end. I like the asymmetrical because it's easier to open the door to get out.

The biggest concern is that you keep your mounting bolts 6-8" away from any cracks or expansion joints. The different manufacturers vary on the distance, I kept mine 8". Everything I did centered around keeping that distance.
Click to expand...

How Wide are your Col's? I was told if I mount them at 145, I'll be able to easily open the Doors even if I go Symmetric.
 
C

Car Collector Chronicles

Active member
Joined
Dec 14, 2012
Messages
35
Location
SE Wisconsin
I have an asymmetrical (Mohawk A-7) and do in fact load my 1997 Nissan Kingcab XE D21 Pickup in both directions, without any problem? Despite the high falutin' model name, it is a small pu truck.
 
To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!
V

volaredon

Well-known member
Joined
Oct 7, 2012
Messages
1,630
Location
IL
partly depends on the deal you get; I got a symmetric; could not pass up the deal I got
have worked from both, don't matter to me
 
R

ringneck

Well-known member
Joined
Sep 16, 2012
Messages
82
Location
Eastern Nebraska
I went asymmetric. You can load both ways, and depending on how long your door is, you may have zero chance of hitting loading it "backwards". I would definitely go for the wide option, as well.
 
G

gnxtc2

Well-known member
Joined
Sep 3, 2010
Messages
304
Location
New york
Really depends on what you're lifting and in what direction you want it to face.

I went with a XPR10 and lift Ford diesel crew cab/ super cab both with 8' beds p/u trucks and cars. I'm not limited which way they face.

Billy T.
[email protected]
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!
Top Bottom