dirtrunner0519 Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I want to add a 4 point lift in my International 7500. I currently have a 22' box but want extra storage. I know that Gemini can build me a custom lift. But I wanted to know if could just use a standard for point lift from another manufacturer. I know I would have to reinforce the floor where the post lands but do you see any other reasons why I could not use one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Depends, are you talking about a general auto type lift or one for the interior of a stacker trailer? I would be concerned with tie down points both for the lift and for items on the lift. Also, power to raise and lower the lift, 12volt or 120volt? Amount of lift height? Space for power unit? Capacity? Dave 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrunner0519 Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I am talking about a general automotive lift you can go buy at such as this one. http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/4-post-car-parking-storage-lift-car-park-7-7000-lb-p/car-park-7.htm My load would be more like 2500lbs if that. Let me know opinions. I have a 9500k generator with both 110 and 220. I not worries about the space for the power unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdonlybob Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I recently helped my Son install one like you are looking at in his garage... A really nice set up, but it will move from side to side when installed. Due to it's design, they are not rigid. Not sure if you want that in a moving truck. Good luck, and let us know what you do. Cheers, Bob 1989 Safari Serengeti 34'Towing a 1952 M38A1 Military Willys Past HDT owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrunner0519 Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I spoke with Gemini today. I cannot justify to spending 6300 dollars starting to order a lift from them. I would obviously have to figure a way out to stop the sway for a standard lift by mounting it to the wall supports just like the Gemini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 To steady the unit, try using a hat shaped bracket around each post at the top above the travel of the lift to fasten to the wall of the box or use x bracing between the posts and the wall. Watch the location of the power unit on the post to verify that you can get to it and it does not add to overall width. That lift you posted has external safety rods that are easily bent. Try to find one where rods are not exposed. You probably want a full deck and I would add tie down locations to strap items to the deck. Let us how it works out. You will have limited head room underneath the deck in the raised position. Keep a hard hat handy. 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob86ZZ4 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I would go to the nearest race track and check out all the stacker trailers. Most of the owners are happy to let you check out their stuff. Tell them what you're wanting to do. Take lots of pictures. '03 United Specialties truck conversion, Freightliner FL112, Cat C12, 10 sp Autoshift, 295" w/b, 26' living quarters. St. Paul, MN www.bobwinsor.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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