Abstract: A multiple axle lift system having a column mechanism and a carriage assembly is provided. The column mechanism has a base member with a central support member extending therefrom. The carriage assembly is slidably connected to the column mechanism and includes a centerline, a first lift pad assembly with a first lift pad for engaging a vehicle tire and a second lift pad assembly with a second lift pad for engaging a vehicle tire. The first and second lift pads are configured to face away from the centerline.

Abstract: An adjustable carriage assembly is provided that includes a shaft assembly, a carriage section and a vertical movement section. The carriage section has a centerline and first and second lift pad assemblies operably connected to the shaft assembly. The shaft assembly is configured to translate rotational movement to synchronous movement of the lift pad assemblies. The vertical movement section is connected to the carriage section and is configured to attach to a lift system for raising and lowering the carriage section.

Abstract: A jack assembly for side lifting of four wheel vehicles into tilted disposition is disclosed wherein elongated, rectilinear lifting arm means is provided which is of a length to extend substantially across the track dimension of the vehicle when the arm means is inserted under the vehicle from one side thereof. Extensible fluid actuated means is operably connected to the normally outboard end of the lifting arm means for swinging the arm means through an arcuate displacement to engage and lift one side of the car as the arm means pivots about the inboard end thereof which rests on the ground. The jack is especially useful for raising one side of smaller unibody automobiles without damage to the body or operating components.

Abstract: Anti-binding structure for jacks is provided which eliminates load-induced binding between an extended jack lift post and the guide structure therefor, so as to facilitate smooth jack operation. The jack of the invention preferably includes a rectangular or sqaure cross section lift post and a plurality of elongated, transversely U-shaped bearing channels respectively disposed between the planar post faces and the upper guide plate of the jack; the channels are each mounted for limited rocking movement about respective axes transverse to the longitudinal axis of the jack post so that any load-induced canting or deflection of the post can be safely accommodated without binding or galling thereof.