2-post car lift dimensions: every measurement that affects fitment.

A reference card for owners measuring their garage. Every dimension below has cost someone an installation; we list them in the order the install will reveal them.

Reviewed May 9, 2026

Bay (top down)

Figure 3. Garage bay footprint planning view. **Measure finished wall to real obstructions, not nominal garage size.**

Vertical (side)

Figure 1. Ceiling clearance for a 2-post car lift in a home garage. **Verify actual obstruction and manufacturer manual before purchase.**

The numbers

Min bay width 12'0″

Min bay depth 22'0″

Min ceiling (overhead) 12'2″

Min ceiling (baseplate) 9'8″

Column height (OH) 146″

Column height (BP) 108″

Distance between posts 120″

Drive-thru clearance 99″

Arm reach min/max 24″ / 56″

Pad height (lowered) 3¾″

Pad height (max rise) 73¾″

Anchor bolt OC 24″ × 12″

Sources

APlusLift HW-10KOH-A install manual, Rev 14, pp. 8–11.
APlusLift HW-10KBP install manual, Rev 14, pp. 8–11.
ALI Bay Layout Guide, 2024 ed.