Solution: The unique patented column design allows the UniversaLift to ship in a 101" x 46" x 24" crate, one that is easily handled by any trucking company and that will easily fit on any standard lift gate (as long as the delivering trucking company offers lift gate service). Just mention sideway loading when requesting lift gate service. You no longer have to rent expensive materials handling equipment or have to make unloading arrangements. It's not much more complicated than having a package come in the mail.

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2. Problem: I can't decide if I want to purchase the lift with the bar that goes across the top or the one with the plate on the floor. I lift cars mostly, but I do occasionally work on trucks and contractors vehicles with ladder racks and I think the bar would get in the way. I want to be able to do transmission work, so I don't want the plate on the floor.

Solution: The unique patented column design eliminates the need for any overhead bar or plate on the floor, which is generally used for routing equalization cables to compensate for uneven lifting under unbalanced load conditions. The 2 columns are joined together and lift in unison via hydraulic equalization. The only thing that runs from one side to the other is hydraulic tubing, which can be extended or lowered to any height you would require, or even hidden in the roof rafters or pre-installed in your floor. A hydraulic equalization valve distributes an equal amount of hydraulic fluid to each piston for even lifting. In the unlikely event that the cylinders should lift unevenly, there are 2 additional valves that can be opened or closed allowing the operator to balance the lifting of the load as he or she sees fit. It also allows the operator to lift one side higher than the other for various services such as vehicle damage inspections and assessments.

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3. Problem: I want a lift with a bar that goes across the top, but I don't have the ceiling height. With standard auto lifts, the average overall height of the lift is generally anywhere from 142" to 156" depending on the make or model, which means you have to have at least this much ceiling height.

Solution: Because the overall height of the UniversaLift is less than 100", you can fit the lift in almost any height situation. The flexibility of the hydraulic tubing offers the opportunity to run the tubing in any manner you see fit and conform to almost any height.

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4. Problem: I have a very narrow bay that I want to put my lift in. Do you have a lift that is narrower? Most standard size lifts are anywhere from 132" to 156" outside to outside dimensions. This means that you can not generally get a lift into a bay that may be smaller than that.

Solution: The UniversaLift solves this problem. You can easily move the columns to conform to the size of the bay. You no longer have to have a garage that will fit a lift, because the lift will fit the garage.

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5. Problem: I would like to be able to drive my larger trucks through the lift to park them inside at night but it doesn't look like there is enough drive through clearance.

Solution: The UniversaLift solves another problem. You can easily move your columns a little wider to accommodate your unique lifting situation. Again, you no longer have to have a garage that will fit a lift, because the lift will fit the garage.

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6. Problem: Will I be able to install the lift by myself? Common standard size lifts generally have large bulky columns that require at least 2, and sometimes 3 people to stand them up (unless you possess exceptional strength). The columns are also difficult to move once they are stood up (to a non-professional installer)

Solution: The unique flanged column design of the UniversaLift allows the columns to easily be stood up by one person and easily maneuvered into any position you require. One inexperienced person can easily install the lift by following very clear and easy to read instructions in around an hour (longer for pizza and beer breaks).

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7. Problem: I can't decide if I want a symmetric or an asymmetric lift design. What if I get the asymmetric and decide I want the symmetric? This has been an on-going question with nearly all customers. It is generally difficult for people to decide which design will benefit their application.

Solution: Because of the flexibility of the UniversaLift, it can be set up in either an asymmetric or symmetric application. The columns could be turned completely forward (as in a true asymmetric design) on a 45 degree angle (as in most common asymmetric designs) or they can face one another in a symmetric design. You can work with the placement of your columns to decide which application is best for your individual needs.

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8. Problem: I received my lift and it is all scratched up and dented. All equipment ships via common carrier (regular trucking companies). The trucking companies are used to handling freight that is packed and palletized a certain way. Standard lifts are long, bulky and difficult to handle and because of this, the freight companies will not always handle them properly and consequently, there are often times that damage may result. Generally a can of touch up paint will solve the problem but in some cases, the damage is extensive. Filing a freight claim is a painful process.

Solution: The UniversaLift comes on a pallet (this is easy and familiar to the freight handlers). It is easy for the freight carrier to handle and less likely to have any type of damage. You receive a clean finished product, free of dents and scratches the same way it rolled off the assembly line.

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