Daytona LFPA14 14,000 lb Four Post Alignment Lift
The Alignment Rack Most Shops Should Actually Buy: the Daytona LFPA14 14,000 lb Four Post Alignment Lift
Alignment is the service that keeps a customer coming back to you instead of to the tire chain down the road. It pairs with every tire sale, every suspension job, and every steering complaint, and once you can do it in house you stop handing that revenue to somebody else. The hard part has never been the demand. It is picking a rack that covers your actual work without buying capacity you will never use.
The Daytona LFPA14 sits right where most independent shops live. 14,000 lbs of capacity on 247.5" runways takes every car, pickup, van, and three quarter ton dually that rolls through a general repair bay, plus the light commercial work a 12,000 lb rack starts to strain against. Rise runs 10.2" to 66.9", so the technician stands upright at the wheel instead of working off a creeper.
The alignment hardware is included, not extra. Built-in slip plates and adjustable turntables both ship standard, which on a lot of competing racks is a line item that gets added after the quote. Underneath it is a heavy-duty 5" cylinder with aircraft quality lifting cables, a ladder lock system with positions every 3.5", and a 240V single phase power unit at 4 HP and 15 amps.
Get the bay measured before you order. Call a Pitstop Pro lift specialist and we will walk through the footprint, the slab, and whether the rolling jacks and alignment computer should land at the same time. 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 LFPA14
Key Features of the Daytona LFPA14 14k Alignment Lift
• 14,000 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 247.5" long with 43.7" of open space between them, on 69.3" centers. Overall the lift is 268.7" long with ramps up and 153.9" wide, standing 94.3" tall.
• Tilting approach ramps: 53.2" long, and they tilt up out of the way. That is what keeps the parked footprint at 268.7" rather than the 315.7" the lift occupies with the ramps down.
• Rolling jack ready: The rack accepts a rolling bridge jack for wheel-free service, and the RAJ8 is the matching Daytona jack. Jacks and the alignment computer are sold separately, so the investment can be phased.
• 110 second cycle: Full rise and full descent each run about 110 seconds, which keeps the bay moving when you are turning alignments back to back.
Minimum Garage Requirements
✔ Floor Space: 28'-0" L x 15'-0" W recommended (315.7" with ramps down x 153.9") ✔ 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 5,400 lb freight crate
✔ Floor Space: 28'-0" L x 15'-0" W recommended (315.7" x 153.9")
✔ 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 5,400 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 LFPA14 14,000 lb 4-Post Alignment Lift Specifications | |
| Manufacturer | Daytona |
| Model | LFPA14 |
| Lift Type | 4-Post Alignment Lift |
| Lifting Capacity | 14,000 lbs (6,350 kg) |
| Rise Range | 10.2" to 66.9" (260 to 1,700 mm) |
| Rise / Descent Time | Approximately 110 seconds each |
| Overall Length, Ramps Up | 268.7" (6,826 mm) |
| Overall Length, Ramps Down | 315.7" (8,020 mm) |
| Overall Width | 153.9" (3,910 mm) |
| Overall Height | 94.3" (2,395 mm) |
| Column Height | 90.0" (2,285 mm) |
| Runway Length | 247.5" (6,286 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 | 116.5" (2,960 mm) |
| Column Center to Center | 242.6" (6,161 mm) |
| Ramp Length | 53.2" (1,350 mm), tilting |
| Column Base Plate | 16.5" x 13.4" (420 x 340 mm), 0.6" (16 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 |
| Shipping Weight | 5,400 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 LFPA14 Frequently Asked Questions
How much floor space do I actually need?
Plan on 28 by 15 feet. The lift is 153.9" wide and 268.7" long with the ramps tilted up, which stretches to 315.7" when they are down for a vehicle to drive on. Size the bay off the ramps-down number, then allow room to walk both sides, open doors, and position the alignment computer. 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.
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. The Daytona RAJ8 is the matching jack for this lift. Call us and we will spec it with the rack so it arrives on the same order.
Should I get the 14,000 lb, or the 12,000 or 24,000?
If your alignment work is cars, pickups, vans, and the occasional dually, the LFPA12 covers it in a smaller footprint for less money. The LFPA14 buys headroom on capacity and a longer runway for extended wheelbases. Step up to the LFPA24 only when medium duty is genuinely in the mix: box trucks, shuttle buses, ambulances, and larger chassis cabs.
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 LFPA14 ships as freight at roughly 5,400 lbs, with runways over twenty 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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