On which type of lift is the BendPak wheel spotting dish kit standard?

The BendPak wheel spotting dish kit is standard on BendPak's two-post lifts.

How does the BendPak wheel spotting dish benefit service bays?

The BendPak wheel spotting dish benefits service bays by simplifying the lifting and parking process, thus improving operational efficiency.

What issue does the wheel spotting dish address?

The wheel spotting dish addresses the issue of difficult vehicle positioning during lifting and parking, making the process more accurate and faster.

Why is vehicle positioning accuracy important in service environments?

Vehicle positioning accuracy is important in service environments to ensure safety, prevent damage, and enhance the efficiency of repair or maintenance operations.

New BendPak Wheel Spotting Dish Simplifies Lifting and Parking

BendPak added a wheel spotting dish kit as standard on its two-post lifts, designed to improve vehicle positioning accuracy and reduce setup time in service bays.

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May 1, 2026

Blue SUV parked in garage with front tire on yellow wheel spotting dish, demonstrating precise positioning aid for vehicle service and lift alignment. — By improving alignment from the start, the spotting dish reduces repositioning time and keeps workflow moving in busy garages.
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BendPak now includes a wheel spotting dish kit standard on its two-post lifts.
The addition aims to enhance vehicle positioning accuracy.
This new feature is designed to reduce setup time in service bays.

*Summarized by AI

BendPak announced that all BendPak brand two-post lifts now include a Wheel Spotting Dish Kit as standard equipment. The accessory is designed to help technicians more quickly and accurately position vehicles for service.

The Wheel Spotting Dish Kit is also available separately for use with most installed two-post surface-mounted or inground lifts, or as a general parking aid.

Design and Function

The spotting dish provides a visual and physical guide for positioning a vehicle’s front tire when pulling into a service bay. Technicians place the driver’s side front tire in relation to the dish, depending on vehicle type and wheelbase, to align the vehicle for lifting.

The tool is intended to reduce time spent repositioning vehicles and improve consistency in lift placement.

Auto shop with SUV positioned on a two-post lift, showing BendPak wheel spotting dish on floor used to align front tire before lifting. — Placed at the bay entrance, the spotting dish helps guide drivers into the ideal position for safe and efficient lift setup.
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Construction and Specifications

The Wheel Spotting Dish is constructed of heavy-duty steel and features a corrosion-resistant powder-coated finish designed for shop environments. It is built to resist bending, cracking and warping under regular use.

Additional features include:

Wide design to accommodate cars, trucks and SUVs
Low-profile ramp angle for smooth positioning
Precision-formed edges to help center wheels
Ribbed, anti-slip surface for traction

The dish measures 14 x 12 x 1 inches and weighs 9.5 lbs. It includes two 8 mm x 50 mm anchors for securing it to the floor.

Yellow BendPak wheel spotting dish plate with raised edges designed to guide tire placement for accurate vehicle positioning on lifts. — BendPak’s wheel spotting dish offers a simple, durable solution to help technicians align vehicles quickly and consistently in the service bay.
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The Wheel Spotting Dish Kit is included with new BendPak two-post lifts and is available for separate purchase.

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The primary purpose of the BendPak wheel spotting dish is to improve vehicle positioning accuracy and reduce setup time in service bays.

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