Daytona LFPA12 12,000 lb Four Post Alignment Lift
Bring Alignment In House Without Rebuilding the Shop: the Daytona LFPA12 12,000 lb Four Post Alignment Lift
Every alignment you send down the road is a job you already sold. The customer came in for tires, or a control arm, or a pull to the right, and the one thing that finishes the work correctly is the one thing you have to refer out. They come back for the referral, if you are lucky, and they buy the next set of tires wherever they ended up.
The Daytona LFPA12 is the entry point into doing that work yourself. 12,000 lbs of capacity on 216.5" runways at 25.6" wide, which covers cars, crossovers, half tons, vans, and dual rear wheel pickups. Rise runs 10.2" to 66.9", and the whole cycle takes about 110 seconds up or down, so the rack keeps pace with a working bay.
The alignment hardware is included, not extra. Built-in slip plates and adjustable turntables both ship standard. Underneath is a heavy-duty 5" cylinder with aircraft quality lifting cables, a ladder lock system with positions every 3.5" starting at 21", and a 240V single phase power unit at 4 HP and 15 amps. The tilting approach ramps are finished in high visibility orange.
Measure the bay before you order. Call a Pitstop Pro lift specialist and we will work through the footprint, the slab, and whether the rolling jacks and alignment computer should arrive with the rack. Both are sold separately. Compare every 4 post car lift, see all alignment lifts, browse rolling bridge jacks, or view the full Daytona lineup.
Benefits of the Daytona LFPA12
Key Features of the Daytona LFPA12 12k Alignment Lift
• 12,000 lb lifting capacity: Driven by a heavy-duty 5" cylinder with aircraft quality lifting cables. Rise range is 10.2" to 66.9", and the four column design puts nothing overhead and nothing between the runways.
• Built-in slip plates, standard: Rear slip plates are part of the runway rather than an accessory, which is what lets you take a toe reading without fighting the suspension.
• Adjustable turntables, standard: Front turntables ship with the lift and adjust for wheelbase, so the rack is ready to align on the day it is commissioned.
• Ladder lock system: Manual release with locking positions every 3.5" through the travel, beginning at 21". Simple, visible, and mechanically obvious, which is what you want holding a vehicle over a technician.
• Runway and footprint: Runways measure 25.6" wide by 216.5" long with 43.7" of open space between them, on 69.3" centers. Overall the lift is 236.2" long with ramps up and 142.9" wide, standing 93.8" tall.
• Tilting approach ramps: Finished in high visibility orange and 53.2" long. They tilt up out of the way, which is what keeps the parked footprint down to 236.2".
• Rolling jack ready: The rack accepts a rolling bridge jack for wheel-free service. Jacks and the alignment computer are sold separately, so the investment can be phased.
Minimum Garage Requirements
✔ Floor Space: 26'-0" L x 14'-0" W recommended (283.2" with ramps down x 142.9") ✔ Ceiling Height: Determined by your tallest vehicle plus 66.9" of rise, not by the lift ✔ Concrete Requirements: Minimum of 8"-3000psi
✔ Floor Level: Within 3/8" across the installation area ✔ Electrical: 240V single phase, 4 HP, 15A, 60Hz dedicated circuit ✔ Access: Forklift and clear approach for a 4,490 lb freight crate
✔ Floor Space: 26'-0" L x 14'-0" W recommended (283.2" x 142.9")
✔ Ceiling Height: Tallest vehicle plus 66.9" of rise
✔ Concrete Requirements: Minimum of 8"-3000psi
✔ Floor Level: Within 3/8" across the installation area
✔ Electrical: 240V single phase, 4 HP, 15A, 60Hz dedicated circuit
✔ Access: Forklift and clear approach for a 4,490 lb freight crate
*This lift requires a minimum of 8" of 3,000 PSI concrete, level within 3/8" across the installation area, with no anchor placed within 6" of a crack, edge, or expansion joint. Installing on inadequate concrete may result in serious injury or death. It is the customer's responsibility to verify concrete thickness and strength prior to purchase and installation.
| Daytona LFPA12 12,000 lb 4-Post Alignment Lift Specifications | |
| Manufacturer | Daytona |
| Model | LFPA12 |
| Lift Type | 4-Post Alignment Lift |
| Lifting Capacity | 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg) |
| Rise Range | 10.2" to 66.9" (260 to 1,700 mm) |
| Rise / Descent Time | Approximately 110 seconds each |
| Overall Length, Ramps Up | 236.2" (6,000 mm) |
| Overall Length, Ramps Down | 283.2" (7,194 mm) |
| Overall Width | 142.9" (3,630 mm) |
| Overall Height | 93.8" (2,382 mm) |
| Column Height | 90.2" (2,292 mm) |
| Runway Length | 216.5" (5,500 mm) |
| Runway Width | 25.6" each (650 mm) |
| Inner Width Between Runways | 43.7" (1,110 mm) |
| Runway Center to Center | 69.3" (1,760 mm) |
| Width Between Columns | 114.2" (2,900 mm) |
| Column Center to Center | 210.0" (5,335 mm) |
| Ramp Length | 53.2" (1,350 mm), tilting, high visibility orange |
| Column Base Plate | 16.5" x 13.4" (420 x 340 mm), 0.5" (12 mm) thick |
| Lock System | Ladder lock with manual release, positions every 3.5" from 21" |
| Cylinder | Heavy-duty 5" with aircraft quality lifting cables |
| Power Requirement | 240V / 4 HP / 15A / 1PH / 60Hz |
| Concrete Requirements | Minimum of 8"-3000psi |
| Finish | Industrial grade matted powder coat, dark grey with orange ramps |
| Shipping Weight | 4,490 lbs |
| Included Accessories | Built-in slip plates and adjustable turntables |
| Sold Separately | Rolling jacks and wheel alignment computer |
| Warranty | 5-year structural | 2-year power units, cylinders, and seal kits | 1-year other defective parts |
| Blueprint | View the engineer stamped dimensional drawing |
Daytona LFPA12 Frequently Asked Questions
How much floor space do I actually need?
Plan on 26 by 14 feet. The lift is 142.9" wide and 236.2" long with the ramps tilted up, which stretches to 283.2" when they are down for a vehicle to drive on. Ceiling height is set by your tallest vehicle plus 66.9" of rise, not by the lift, since a four post rack has nothing overhead.
Will it take a dual rear wheel pickup?
Yes. The runways are 25.6" wide each, which Daytona specifies for dually service, and 12,000 lbs covers three quarter and one ton pickups. If the trucks you see are consistently heavier than that, or you are aligning box trucks and shuttle buses, look at the LFPA14 or the LFPA24 instead.
Are the slip plates and turntables really included?
Yes, both are standard. This is worth checking carefully when you compare quotes, because on a number of competing alignment racks the slip plates, the turntables, or both are priced as accessories. A rack that looks cheaper on the headline can land higher once the alignment hardware is added back in.
What else do I need to actually perform alignments?
A wheel alignment computer, which is sold separately. Most shops also add a rolling bridge jack so wheels can come off without leaving the rack. Call us and we will spec the jack with the rack so it arrives on the same order.
What concrete does it need?
A minimum of 8" of 3,000 PSI concrete, level within 3/8" across the installation area, with no anchor placed within 6" of a crack, edge, or expansion joint. Verifying the slab is the customer's responsibility, and installing on inadequate concrete is genuinely dangerous. If you are not certain what is under your floor, core it before you order.
Does it need three phase power?
No. It runs on 240V single phase, 4 HP, 15 amps, 60Hz on a dedicated circuit. Have a licensed electrician confirm the circuit and breaker sizing before the installer arrives, and get the drop run to where the power unit column will actually stand rather than where it is convenient today.
How does delivery work?
The LFPA12 ships as freight at roughly 4,490 lbs, with runways over eighteen feet long. That is not a tailgate delivery. You will need a forklift with adequate capacity and a clear approach on site. Talk to a lift specialist before ordering so the delivery is planned rather than improvised on the day the truck shows up.
What is the warranty?
Five years structural, two years on power units, cylinders, and seal kits, and one year on all other defective parts. Daytona has served shops in the United States and Canada since 1999 and stocks parts in regional warehouses.
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