The Ford Barn

tubman · 08-02-2023, 02:53 PM

When I got my lift, 3 years ago, I had someone lined up to install it. To make a long story short, the guy flaked out. Considering the alternatives, I decided to do it myself. I was 78 at the time, but with the help of a young friend (72 then) and my cherry-picker, we got it installed in less than a week, working 2-3 hours a day (this included installing one end assembly backwards and the subsequent correction).

I am very glad I did it myself; now I understand the lift and how it works completely. Cables stretch and metal yields. When I wasn't satisfied with the synchronicity (is that a real word?) of the sounds of the latches when raising the lift about a year ago, I was able to easily adjust it to my satisfaction.

Knowledge is power. I strongly suggest installing it yourself.

08-02-2023, 02:53 PM	#21
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 12,139	Re: 4 Post car lift When I got my lift, 3 years ago, I had someone lined up to install it. To make a long story short, the guy flaked out. Considering the alternatives, I decided to do it myself. I was 78 at the time, but with the help of a young friend (72 then) and my cherry-picker, we got it installed in less than a week, working 2-3 hours a day (this included installing one end assembly backwards and the subsequent correction). I am very glad I did it myself; now I understand the lift and how it works completely. Cables stretch and metal yields. When I wasn't satisfied with the synchronicity (is that a real word?) of the sounds of the latches when raising the lift about a year ago, I was able to easily adjust it to my satisfaction. Knowledge is power. I strongly suggest installing it yourself.