Automotech lift - self assembly?

[LeeHodges]

Hi all

I am thinking of buying the Automotech short four-poster parking lift (Automotech are just around the corner from me, which is handy). I have been given a quote of around £400 to have them fit it but was wondering if anyone had already done this themselves and how much of a ball ache it was to do? It looks like an engine hoist is likely needed due to the weight and is likely a 2-man job. Any experiences out there?

Thanks in advance!

[LeeHodges]

I should think you're right about each of the 2 posts being heavier than the individual 4 posts. Decisions, decisions. As I've just ordered a £900 insulated electric roller-shutter door to be fitted, I'm all about the savings right now but that said, I don't want to do myself a mischief!

[LeeHodges]

gmw9666 said:

Is that £400 just for delivery and installation or is delivery extra

I think it's both. I think...

I have asked the question, so let's see what they say.

[LeeHodges]

roseytvr said:

Van, pair of hands and engine hoist with rollers foc in abbots Bromley if that helps save you 400 notes! I bought a scissor lift off them and fk me it was heavy!

Thanks RoseyTVR, that's thoroughly decent of you! (your Griff is a dead-ringer for mine!)

wuckfitracing said:

...The hardest bit was drilling the floor.

I was not sure how this lift works in that it has a built-in mobile wheel kit, so does this mean it doesn't need bolting down?

To be honest, I'm leaning toward the 'turn-key' solution of handing them the garage keys and making a jug of coffee. After all, how many times over would I pay the fitting fee if I opened the garage door one day and found the Tamora sitting on top of a squished Griffith (or worse, of course)

[LeeHodges]

wuckfitracing said:

I have the very same Lift you are looking at. It needs bolting down. The wheels are only for moving into different positions but the instructions clearly state it must be secured before raising lift.

Great - thanks for that! How're you getting on with it, is it a good lift and would you recommend it? I've had it confirmed that delivery and fitting would be £380 btw.

[LeeHodges]

It's ironic, I started this thread, talking about the ability to self assemble it. I've now had the lift (assembled for me by the Automotech guy) for a couple of years and now I am about to move house and need to take it to bits! Does anyone know how to take it apart??

Re: bolting it down, no it doesn't need to be. Mine has been unbolted and is fine. It does rock a little when you've got the car in the air and you're up there with it, but nothing excessive. I was going to bolt the uprights to the wall, but I've ran out of time in this garage.