4 Post Lift Lights
 

I installed a couple of LED light strips on my four post lift to illuminate the underside of the car and it turned out so well I thought I would share the project because I know some of you have lifts and might be interested. I have seen complete lift lighting kits for sale for around $400 but I purchased the component parts on Amazon and I have around $90 in the lighting project.

Here are the LED strips I used, you need two strips.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MPDA8WK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is the power supply I used.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I attached the LED strips to the lift with 3/4" 3M attachment tape. Here are some pictures of the lift lights so you can get an idea of the lighting effect.

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http://hayes-ent.com/images/liftlight02.jpg

http://hayes-ent.com/images/liftlight03.jpg

http://hayes-ent.com/steve/images/liftlight02.jpg

http://hayes-ent.com/steve/images/liftlight03.jpg

How are they about shining in your eyes? I desperately need better lights for under my car when it's on my two post lift, but I've been hesitant to put any on my lift arms or columns because I was afraid of them blinding me at times as well.

Thanks for the links on the parts...

That's a great idea.

no, thats a bright idea. :goggles:

That is a really great price on that lighting. I co-own an electrical contracting business, and we specialize in custom, one off, high end residential installations. I buy and install a lot of ribbon led, and trust me, this price is stupid low. Thanks for the link.
I like what you've done with the lift lighting, by the way.

I love it!! How many feet will one power supply support?
Thanks for the idea!

Lance,
I have not noticed the lights blinding me as I work but what I have noticed is that light is more evenly spread with no shadows. You could buy a single strip and cut it in half for a 2 post lift. All these strips come in 16.4ft lengths.

Scott,
If you think this particular LED strip is cheap, go to Amazon and do a search for 3528 or 5050 LED light strips. This 5050 600 LED strip is one of the more expensive ones I have purchased.

Jimmy,
You can buy power supplies in all wattage ratings. I seem to remember reading that it took roughly 2 watts for a single 16.4ft strip. I used a 30watt power supply cause I was unsure how much I would need for the double row LED strips so I figured 30 watts was more than sufficient plus it was inexpensive.

Steve, I tried going to lowes and buying some rope LED lights and put them on yesterday. No dice, too dim. So off to Amazon or that site I go and do it right (like you said originally!) LoL!

Steve cool idea! I saw at the DirectLift booth in Vegas something they had in place similar, but was too dimm. I dig your idea, can never have enough light under the lift, thanks!

I don't have a 4 post "drive on" -- mine is a two post frame pick so adding lights like this doesn't have a place -- but what a great idea!!


I use a 500 W cheapie floor/work light and just set it on the floor under the car and kick it around as needed... I added a 4 gang receptacle on one leg of the lift so there's convenient power right there.



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