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RE: Auto Hoist - stevec - 11-07-2012
There are lifts withe staggered posts and lift "arms" that get away from this problem, I was just wondering about yours. I gues it doesn't matter.
We didn't "hang around " together much at 2+/- hrs. apart , but it just seems like such a short drive now compared to today.
RE: Auto Hoist - f350ca - 11-07-2012
Turned on the floor heat, the infrared heat gun showed the lines within an inch of where I thought they'd be. Managed to drill the holes without any geysers so guess the measurements were right.
I used a two part concrete adhesive on the anchors, it came in a divided caulking tube, with a long nozzle that mixed the two parts as it came out. The material was fairly viscus, when I tried to tighten up the anchors they began pulling out of the concrete, The holes were tight, had to tap the anchors in and the epoxy came up around them. Im thinking (hoping) the material was lubricating the anchors so that they couldn't grab. Will try torquing them in the morning after the epoxy has set. Guess if they continue to jack out I'll have to try a different anchor. Has anyone ever used epoxy on concrete anchors? The lift supplier recommended it and said their installers use it or a similar product.
RE: Auto Hoist - Mayhem - 11-07-2012
Greg - generally you have to let the epoxy cure before trying to use them.
I have used Ramset ChemSet capsules in the past with good results. Click on the Installation Guide tab.
RE: Auto Hoist - f350ca - 11-08-2012
Mayhem, the anchors torqued up no problem this morning.
Finished the install all went well. Will try lifting the truck after lunch.
![[Image: IMG_0312.jpg]](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3kuno2wQy0k/UJwD9u4x1II/AAAAAAAAAuc/Wk0L0aIZ-Do/s1280/IMG_0312.jpg)
RE: Auto Hoist - DaveH - 11-08-2012
Greg,
That is o' so nice,
DaveH
RE: Auto Hoist - sasquatch - 11-08-2012
Looking forward to the next" Lift the truck" Post.
Greg, you need to put some weatherstripping on the bottom of that door! Lol
RE: Auto Hoist - ETC57 - 11-08-2012
OOOOooooooo!!!!! Greg,
I want one
Jerry.
RE: Auto Hoist - f350ca - 11-08-2012
FLYING FORDS
The pump is far from quiet, actually smooths out with the weight of the truck. Can go about 6 inches higher than this, figured I beter not dent the roof first try. Nice to be able to see under there without crawling. Now the winter oiling can start.
![[Image: IMG_0316.jpg]](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gF_yuC2YHCY/UJxTpjIWNcI/AAAAAAAAAu8/EE3HWDSRcww/s1280/IMG_0316.jpg)
The dog ate the weather stripping this spring one day I left her behind. Another one for the list.
RE: Auto Hoist - the penguin - 11-08-2012
I've installed numerous Rotary, Mohawk, Atlas and other brand twin post lifts, and a couple of the 4 post roll around units (thanks work). If I had room, I'd love to have one.
RE: Auto Hoist - sasquatch - 11-08-2012
Great pics Greg , thanks for posting,,, enjoy your'e new hoist!!
(Great to lift the ATV or trailer etc too for acess to the unit.)