| Lift, ramps or pit? [message #348518] |
Wed, 25 September 2019 14:16  |
Chris Tyler
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Registered: September 2013
Location: Odessa FL
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Buying a new place further out from so called civilization that has an existing 40x36 workshop with a high ceiling that would permit the GM so park in the center, as well as being raised.
Considering the best way to go for service options:
1. Constructing wood ramps as have been discussed- which would be in the way when not in use
2. cutting the existing slab for a service pit [water table permitting] that can be covered when not in use. Thinking 5 ft wide by 12' long. Should it be longer? Is a sump a good idea?
3. A lift. I found a 4 post lift with 12K capacity but it would need to be lenthened by ~4 feet and may be pushing the limit plus I dont think it would be as useful with my cars and get in the way
I am inclined to go with hte pit and a smaller 2 post lift in that area that I can use for my cars and the GMC can drive over/through, and just go with wood blocks to raise it as needed.
I need to dig a 'test pit" outside the slab to check the water table in summer[monsoon season in FL] that will be the shop septic tank eventually to see if its fresible
Curious what others have found to work best
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