Atlas 2 Post Lift Install ( 9KOH )

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Atlas 2 post lift:
If the above lift is currently unavailable, here is a link to a similar one with different arms and a slightly heavier rating;

Laser level:

Torque wrench adapter:

Plasma cutter:

Rotary hammer drill:

3/4" Bit:

Inspection Camera:

Thermal imaging camera:

Music:
Falling in slow motion - RKVC
SeaTac - TrackTribe

[RonaldDCass]

A bit over 10 years ago I bought a used lift for $1, 100. My wife was extremely unhappy that I spent that much money for something "I really didn't need". Within 6 months after several auto repairs made possible she finally said it was one of my best investments!

We had to downsize & move later. I had to leave it there to make the sale. I have been wishing I could have taken it with us. Especially now I am almost 80 years old, I have to have all work done by someone else that I could still do myself with a lift. I used to use it to do work on many things besides autos. It made replacing mower or drive belts simple. I can't afford to replace it. 😖😖😖😟

[mitchellbarnow]

What an incredible lift to have in you own private garage and business! Austin, you never cease to amaze me with your skills at doing just about anything that you set your mind to doing.

[thadoggma]

I got an Atlas 14k 4 post installed in my shop a couple years ago, its been a lifesaver so far. I have only needed to grease the zerks and retension the cables a couple times. Its easily the best and most used tool in my shop now.

[patrickm]

Congrats on your lift. I got a Atlas PV10P almost 4 years ago now. it's been amazing. Sure makes life easier.

[TheStevedie]

I purchased this same lift a couple months before you did. I absolutely love it. I have only done a few projects with it and it was completely worth it. I installed the first wedge anchor and basically said F this crap and decided to epoxy 5/8 threaded rod much better than the wedges. I feel far safer with a single threaded rod than all 10 (i think it was 10) wedges.

I had issues with the lift "jumping" while lowering it. At first I thought I needed to keep bleeding the lines but after a few dozen raising and lowers with vehicles on it doesn't do it anymore. I think the plastic bushings wore out enough to make it smoother. I installed a lockout tagout 30amp flip switch just above the housing so i can easily turn the power off to the lift if needed. I also leave it locked when not in use.

Great install video by the way! I watched a lot of these in hopes I didn't screw up the install....but in the end it was pretty straight forward.

[Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

I always like it when you mention the forklift.
It was a YouTube search on forklifts that sent me to your channel long ago.

[schrodingerscat]

When I did my radiant floors I purposely left a void in the pad area and made it a 12 inch pour instead of 4 to 6 inches. Did a provision for two lifts in my garage. But that’s because I knew from day one I was going to install at least one lift. That thermal device is pretty crafty.

[The_M-An-M]

I've watched a few lift install videos preparing to install my 10k 2 post Wheeltronic lift. Best one on here! Appreciate you taking the time to help prepare the rest of us. Well spoken. Great explanations. Well done!! Looking forward to seeing what else you can help me with lol.

[FlatThunder]

Nice! I never thought about using a thermal imaging camera to locate the tubes. I intentionally left two square rectangles free of tubing for a future lift install. Now I just need the boiler and a lift! Good video, the only thing missing was a test lift. 👍😁

[vin]

Looks great. Nice job. I have the exact same lift, bought it 3 years ago. I also have radiant heat. What i did to find the tubing was to turn on the heat and use an infrared thermometer. Pointing it at the floor and moving it along you could see the temperature change. Once i found the hottest point i put a mark on the floor with a sharpie. I ended up having the floor all marked off where the columns would be. I was still very nervous drilling the holes but, it was all good. Your going to love the lift. It's been great so far with zero issues.
By the way, it was just a cheap thermometer from harbor freight 'bout $20. Worked great😊

[bartconley]

Prime example of how having the right tools is so very helpful!

[robertjohnson]

What a uplifting video. Seriously though another flawless install. Who need instructions not Austin.

[thebeardsgarage]

I put this lift in my shop. Been using for two years. It’s great.

[Wexlerville]

Great video and install! Amazing how rude some of the people are in the comments. I suspect this install was more thorough than some professional installers.

[hockeygeek]

Just a little tip, drill the holes all the way through your concrete, that way if you ever want to remove the lift you can just unbolt the lift and hammer the old anchors down flush with the concrete and out of the way. Only option now is to cut the bolts and lifting it over the studs.

[Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

Always great to hear your opinion, good to see you posting. tHanks!

[tylerbarrett]

What an incredibly nice addition to your shop!!! Top notch work, as usual... but now I can't wait to see the various projects you will be doing with the help of that lift. Should make life much easier... and perhaps more profitable too. Love these videos!! Still look forward to progress on the "home" part of your shopominium...

[beeski_on_sfinally]

big ups to the wife love to see women willing to help

[A_Litre_of_Farva]

I just installed mine, and GET THAT INFRARED CAM TOOL HE HAS!! I drilled into a heat line because I just used a laser thermometer and thought I knew where the lines were. I did for supply, but not the return line running the opposite direction, in a weird place. 😳

[leekennedy]

Nice video but I was very disappointed you didn't film the cable install....that was my main reason for looking up videos on installs.... however the plate idea to raise the post was helpful and a very nice job.... You are more than welcome to come install my lift .. haha