Genuine Forward EFP8-110 — Forward EFP8 8,000 lb 4-Post Home Storage Lift. Ordered direct from Forward at their minimum advertised price, so what you get is genuine OEM, not an aftermarket copy.
Specifications
- Part number: EFP8-110
- Brand: Forward
- Type: Genuine OEM replacement part / accessory
- Fits: EFP8, EFP8-8K-4-POST-HOME-STORAGE-LIFT
Install and safety notes
Confirm your lift's model plate or serial before ordering — same lift model in different production years or height variants can take different sub-SKUs. Call us and we will confirm the right part for your specific lift.
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We install, inspect, and repair this equipment every week. Buying from us means the phone answers if you have a question during install. Call 800-674-9302 or use our parts lookup and we will confirm the right part for your specific lift before you order.
About the Forward EFP8
Who the Forward EFP8 is built for
The Forward EFP8 is an 8,000 lb home-storage 4-post lift from Forward Lift — the sister brand to Rotary, sharing the same parent-company engineering and supply chain. It is aimed at the home-garage buyer who wants ALI-certified, Rotary-quality hardware at a Forward-brand price. If you park daily drivers, run a project car on the side, or stack two cars in a residential bay and you care about the lineage of what you are buying, the Forward EFP8 is a strong middle-of-the-market pick. It sits comfortably inside our home storage lifts collection.
8,000 lb capacity in real vehicle terms
Eight thousand pounds covers essentially everything a typical homeowner will park at home. Full-size half-ton pickups, three-row SUVs, muscle cars, luxury sedans, sports cars, and modern EV crossovers all land inside the Forward EFP8 envelope. Only heavy three-quarter-ton diesels and one-tons push the Forward EFP8 outside its comfort zone. For nearly every enthusiast-plus-daily home garage in America, the Forward EFP8 has real headroom.
Ceiling height and residential garage fit
The Forward EFP8 is sized for real home garages. It works in ceilings from roughly 9 feet up for basic storage duty and about 10-plus for genuine stacked parking with a car underneath. The right measurement is not the ceiling peak — it is the lowest overhead obstruction (garage door opener rail, joists, HVAC ducts, sprinklers). Measure that number first and let it drive the model decision. Our home garage car lift article shows how to do it honestly.
Standard-width runways and drive-on ramps
The Forward EFP8 sits on a standard 4-post residential footprint. Drive-on approach ramps are gentle enough to load lower cars solo, runways handle wide-track SUVs without tires hanging off the edges, and front and rear stops hold the vehicle exactly where you park it. Compared to entry-tier lifts, the Forward EFP8 feels planted — the whole geometry is calm and predictable to load.
Locks and load safety
Each column on the Forward EFP8 has a mechanical rack of positive locking positions, with hydraulics handling only raise and lower. Once you park at a lock, the vehicle sits on steel, not hydraulic pressure. The Forward EFP8 carries ALI certification (independent third-party lift-safety validation), which is the correct benchmark to look for on any home-storage 4-post you plan to leave loaded overnight or park a second vehicle under.
Home garage install considerations
The Forward EFP8 does not require anchoring on most residential slabs. Four inches of decent concrete, a level pour, and a standard 110V outlet handle it. The two items to nail down before ordering are ceiling clearance and the door-opening height for whatever you plan to park underneath. Our team walks through both before shipment so the Forward EFP8 arrives fitting the space you actually have.
How it compares to the EFP9 sibling
The nearest sibling is the Forward EFP9 — same brand, same engineering, but 9,000 lb capacity. If you drive a heavy full-size SUV, a diesel three-quarter-ton, or a long-bed crew cab, step up to the EFP9. If you drive normal-weight cars and want the Rotary-family build quality at the more accessible price point, the Forward EFP8 is the smarter buy. See both side-by-side inside our 4-post lifts collection.
Freight and home install support
We ship the Forward EFP8 nationwide by freight and can arrange residential install in most regions. Our install crews set the columns, plumb the hydraulics, level the base plates, and run the full safety cycle before turnover so the Forward EFP8 is ready to load on day one. If you would rather self-install, the instructions are homeowner-friendly and we support you through the process by phone.
Ready to configure yours? Call 800-674-9302 or reach out via our contact page.
Best for
- Storing a vehicle ABOVE your daily driver in the same garage bay
- Light service / hobbyist use; ALI-certified for insurance compliance
- Free-standing or bolt-to-floor installation
- Capacity up to 8,000 lb
Check first
- Use the Fit Check above — confirm your ceiling clears your two stacked vehicles
- Your stored vehicle’s wheelbase must fit the runways (see specs)
- Needs shop air for the safety lock release
Forward EFP8 8,000 lb 4-Post Home Storage Lift
Forward’s iconic ALI-Certified 4-post storage lift — six chassis options to fit your garage and vehicle stack. Doesn’t have to be bolted down. Optional caster kit makes it portable.
Find the right Forward EFP8 for your garage
Enter your dimensions — the diagram updates live. Click any lock position on the lift column to see how your cars stack.
Top-down — lift footprint in your bay
Quick application by phone. We confirm your lift & install first, then our finance partner finalizes — subject to credit approval.
We deliver, install, and certify your lift — turnkey. Enter your ZIP for an installed price (local installs cost less; we charge more the farther we travel).
Quote, Spec Sheet, and Preparation Checklist
Print this for your install crew or your budget meeting.
Your Configuration
| Lift model | Forward EFP8 — 9K 4-Post Home Storage Lift |
| Configuration | Forward EFP8 4-post storage lift, 9,000 lb capacity, ALI-Certified, standard chassis (111.75in wide × 200.75in long, 75in max lift height), 110V single-phase motor |
| Voltage | 110V single-phase, 1 HP |
| Capacity | 9,000 lb |
| ALI Certified | Yes |
| Lift price | $5,772.00 |
| Estimated total | $5,772.00 |
| Freight | Included |
| Quote valid | 30 days |
Bay Requirements
| Width needed | 123.75” (111.75” chassis + 12” clearance) |
| Length needed | 212.75” (200.75” chassis + 12” clearance) |
| Ceiling height needed | Depends on your top vehicle (see Fit Check above) |
Concrete spec
- 4.25” minimum thickness, 3,000+ PSI compressive strength
- Steel-reinforced, cured at least 28 days
- Level within 3/8” over the install area
- No anchor placement within 6” of any crack, edge, or expansion joint
Anchoring — your choice
- Anchor ( recommended): 3/4” × 4.75” wedge anchors, torque 85–95 ft-lb. Maximum stability, full ALI cert.
- Don’t anchor: Forward EFP8 is rated to function unanchored. Add the optional an optional caster kit for full portability — roll the lift between bays or take it with you when you move.
Air supply required: 30 PSI, 3 CFM minimum. The Forward EFP8 uses an air-actuated safety lock release. If you don’t have shop air, add the a small shop-air compressor — it mounts to the lift column.
Electrical: 110V single-phase, dedicated 15–20A circuit
We’ll ship you our concrete test tool so you can verify your slab before you commit. $250 deposit is fully refundable when you return the tool within 30 days. You cover return shipping.
Power Column Location
The power column houses the motor, air valve, and pushbutton control. Your 110V (or 220V) outlet and air line both terminate at this column.
Per the Forward EFP8 IOM: the only two valid locations for the Power Post are Front Driver-Side or Rear Passenger-Side.
What this means for your install:
- Your electrician will route the outlet to whichever corner you pick.
- The air line (from your shop compressor or the a small shop-air compressor mounted on the lift) terminates at the same corner.
- The pushbutton control sits at this corner — pick the corner that’s most convenient to reach while you’re driving onto the lift.
No need to pick now. Most customers decide at install time once they see the bay. We’ll capture your preference in our follow-up call before shipping, or your installer can decide on the spot.
Install Coordination & Rough Ballpark
Typical installer cost for Forward EFP8: $1,200 – $1,600
Range depends on driveway access, epoxy floor condition, whether you anchor or not, accessory installation (caster kit, ramps, drip pans), and installer location.
What that ballpark covers: delivery to your garage, basic assembly, and concrete prep guidance. Some installers anchor for an additional charge.
What it does NOT cover:
- Electrical work (electrician runs the outlet to the power column corner — separate cost)
- Concrete pour or repair (if your slab doesn’t meet 4.25” / 3,000 PSI)
- Removing your existing lift (if any)
- Long-haul delivery beyond the contiguous 48 states
Two paths:
(a) Find your own installer. We can refer one in your area — call us if you need a recommendation. You’ll handle scheduling and payment direct with the installer.
(b) Let us coordinate the install.
We schedule the installer, handle warranty registration after install, and do a post-install inspection. The $499 deposit is applied to your final install bill. If we can’t find an installer in your area, the deposit is fully refunded.
What to Watch Out For
Ceiling obstacles — measure with the lift at max lift height, not just over the columns:
- Garage door tracks (especially the curved section where the door rolls up)
- Garage door opener motor housing
- Light fixtures, low ceiling fans
- Heating ducts, exhaust fans, radon mitigation pipes
- Storage hooks, slat walls, attic access pull-down stairs
Floor checklist:
- Cracks, anchor holes from old lifts, in-floor heating, drains, expansion joints
- min anchor distance: 6” from any of the above
- Floor level: 3/8” maximum variation over the install area
Layout checklist (Forward EFP8 specific):
- Drive-thru clearance varies by chassis (76.65” Narrow → 93.25” Extra-Wide). Measure your vehicle’s tire-to-tire width PLUS at least 4” on each side for parking comfort.
- Power column corner accessibility — make sure your chosen corner has line-of-sight to where you’ll stand while loading/unloading.
- If you’re going un-anchored: the bare lift weighs ~1,200 lbs. The an optional caster kit adds ~80 lbs and full portability.
Rules of thumb:
- Always leave the lift fully lowered OR engaged on a safety lock. Never park a vehicle on a raised lift that isn’t on a lock.
- Drive your vehicle ONTO the lift front-first (back-in is harder to center). Chock the rear wheels once positioned.
Electrical & Air
Electrical:
- 110V or 220V single-phase, depending on your toggle selection. Same price.
- Dedicated circuit recommended (don’t share the circuit with other shop equipment).
- 15–20A breaker for 110V, 30A breaker for 220V.
- Have a licensed electrician install the outlet — don’t DIY this if you’re not certified.
- Recommended: loose whip cord with a twist-lock plug hanging from the ceiling above the power column corner, so you can disconnect easily for maintenance.
Air supply:
- Forward EFP8 requires 30 PSI minimum, 3 CFM minimum at the air-actuated lock release valve.
- If you have shop air — route a line to the power column corner.
- If you don’t — add the a small shop-air compressor (~$236). It mounts to the lift column and provides exactly the air this lift needs.