Lift placement in a 20' x 30' deep shop bay

mobilus · Nov 19, 2013

Setting forms today on a 30' x 60' shed with enclosed 20' wide, 30' deep bay. Where should I place the pads for the lift I hope to get soon? Was thinking about midway, but since my truck is 23 feet long, can I place it approximately 12' from the rollup door? What considerations should I take into account?

Any suggestions are appreciated!

rburke65 · Nov 19, 2013

Just about in the middle.

pattenp · Nov 19, 2013

Symmetric or Asymmetric lift? Placement is different. Symmetric 13', Asymmetric 15' from door. Check the specs for the lift you plan to buy.

Example: Bendpak XPR-10 see page 4 - http://www.bendpak.com/XPR-10-10A REV A 01-03-11.pdf

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zkdiesel · Nov 19, 2013

I personally like extra room in front of vehicle as opposed to back, so a sym would work good at 13' from door

mobilus · Nov 19, 2013

Thanks for the replies! That's what I was thinking, but just wanted to make sure that I was on the right track. I'm looking seriously at the Bendpak XPR-10 as I don't see the need for asymmetric lift. I own a '65 Chevy II and trucks up to 3/4 ton. If that lift seems like a good choice, I'll start saving up some cash!

6768rogues · Nov 19, 2013

I put my lift far enough from the front wall to have tools and room to work in front of the vehicle and far enough from the sidewall to get an axle out.

BuickFarmer · Nov 20, 2013

pattenp said:
Symmetric or Asymmetric lift? Placement is different. Symmetric 13', Asymmetric 15' from door. Check the specs for the lift you plan to buy.

Example: Bendpak XPR-10 see page 4 - http://www.bendpak.com/XPR-10-10A REV A 01-03-11.pdf

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Thanks for that install manual pattenp

Lift placement in a 20' x 30' deep shop bay

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