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06raptor700 · 07-19-2010, 09:57 PM

I am wanting to know if a two or 4 post lift is preferred by you guys that use them.

cableguy0 · 07-19-2010, 10:50 PM

2 post clear floor lift is ideal. The lift is not in the way for any repairs. Most 4 post are drive on which makes it a pain to pull wheels or do suspension work.

BIGMAC68 · 07-20-2010, 10:15 PM

2-post in my opinion is best. It allows you to easily remove the cab, bed, or other body parts from any truck. On full frame cars, you can remove the whole body from the frames. With a four post, this would be much harder. The only draw back is that they are not mobile.

Alex Hayley · 08-25-2010, 11:14 PM

Any links to any affordable two post lifts?

Chevydude56 · 08-25-2010, 11:18 PM

http://www.directlift.com/Two-Post-Lifts-C8.aspx

Alex Hayley · 08-27-2010, 03:46 PM

Here is one I found: http://www.americanautomotiveequipme...P9A-p/tp9a.htm

Anyone have feedback on it?

cableguy0 · 08-27-2010, 05:23 PM

Something that is going have 4000 pounds hanging over your head isnt a good item to price shop. You will be much better off finding a used forward or mohawk etc. I see them listed all the time for about 1000 bucks used. Its a pretty easy install so long as your floor is thick enough. If you have the ceiling height get a clear floor lift. That floor plate always manages to be in the way especially when doing transmission work.

**robnolimit** · 08-30-2010, 04:15 PM

we have a staggering 8 lifts in our shop. 4 2-post, and 4 4-post. Being that we do a lot of chassis and brake work, and not too many oil changes, the 2-post lifts are the shop favorites. We use 'Bend Pack' lifts, I have two that are 20 yrs old, and no problems.

grape48 · 01-02-2011, 11:49 PM

looking for a lift myself, searched thread and found your question. I was considering a 2 post myself, and after reading responses to you, convinced me that is the way to go. Have you got yours yet? And if so, what did you get and how do you like it? Thanks

brans72 · 01-03-2011, 07:31 AM

I plan on using bendpack when time comes to get one.

06raptor700 · 01-03-2011, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grape48

looking for a lift myself, searched thread and found your question. I was considering a 2 post myself, and after reading responses to you, convinced me that is the way to go. Have you got yours yet? And if so, what did you get and how do you like it? Thanks

No not yet, still not set on one over the other.

Notch1988 · 01-04-2011, 12:35 AM

Depends what you're doing. If you're looking to just store a car I'd go with the 4 post. For any work I would absolutely go 2 post. I've worked with both and the 4 post is a real pain, even for an oil change you're constantly ducking under the ramps. I've used my 2 post to lift all sorts of stuff out of the back of my truck including a 6.4L diesel, lift the cabs and boxes off trucks, put plywood across the arms to make a nice size work table, etc... pretty versatile.
Research the brands though. Mohawks are nice but the fact that you have to release the locks at both columns would be enough to sway me away. Bend Pak, Rotary... Personally, I wouldn't buy a lift unless it's ALI/ETL certified. They are tested to three times their rating.

07-19-2010, 09:57 PM	#1
06raptor700 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: owasso oklahoma Posts: 30	Lift ? I am wanting to know if a two or 4 post lift is preferred by you guys that use them.

07-19-2010, 10:50 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Lift ? 2 post clear floor lift is ideal. The lift is not in the way for any repairs. Most 4 post are drive on which makes it a pain to pull wheels or do suspension work. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

07-20-2010, 10:15 PM	#3
BIGMAC68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tuttle Oklahoma Posts: 162	Re: Lift ? 2-post in my opinion is best. It allows you to easily remove the cab, bed, or other body parts from any truck. On full frame cars, you can remove the whole body from the frames. With a four post, this would be much harder. The only draw back is that they are not mobile. __________________ 99 GMC extended cab/99 Chevy suburban 89 Chevy Long bed Extended cab on air ride 71 Chevy long wide/70 Chevy short wide 68 Chevy short wide/68 Chevy short step 68 Pontiac GTO 51 Chevy five window 1/2 ton short bed 50 Studebaker 2-door sedan 50 Ford 2-door sedan with flat head v-8 49 Studebaker pickup 40 Dodge flat bed truck

08-25-2010, 11:14 PM	#4
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: Lift ? Any links to any affordable two post lifts?

08-25-2010, 11:18 PM	#5
Chevydude56 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 110	Re: Lift ? http://www.directlift.com/Two-Post-Lifts-C8.aspx __________________ 1967 Suburban 292 3spd 1964 Chevy II wagon 1971 Monte Carlo 402BB 1964 Cadillac series 62 2dr 1964 Bonneville 2dr/ht 1967 GTO 1978 Chevy Van 30 1989 R30 Crew Dually Bonus Cab

08-27-2010, 03:46 PM	#6
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: Lift ? Here is one I found: http://www.americanautomotiveequipme...P9A-p/tp9a.htm Anyone have feedback on it?

08-27-2010, 05:23 PM	#7
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Lift ? Something that is going have 4000 pounds hanging over your head isnt a good item to price shop. You will be much better off finding a used forward or mohawk etc. I see them listed all the time for about 1000 bucks used. Its a pretty easy install so long as your floor is thick enough. If you have the ceiling height get a clear floor lift. That floor plate always manages to be in the way especially when doing transmission work. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

08-30-2010, 04:15 PM	#8
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Lift ? we have a staggering 8 lifts in our shop. 4 2-post, and 4 4-post. Being that we do a lot of chassis and brake work, and not too many oil changes, the 2-post lifts are the shop favorites. We use 'Bend Pack' lifts, I have two that are 20 yrs old, and no problems.

01-02-2011, 11:49 PM	#9
grape48 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hernando MS Posts: 42	Re: Lift ? looking for a lift myself, searched thread and found your question. I was considering a 2 post myself, and after reading responses to you, convinced me that is the way to go. Have you got yours yet? And if so, what did you get and how do you like it? Thanks

01-03-2011, 07:31 AM	#10
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Re: Lift ? I plan on using bendpack when time comes to get one.

01-04-2011, 12:35 AM	#12
Notch1988 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 335	Re: Lift ? Depends what you're doing. If you're looking to just store a car I'd go with the 4 post. For any work I would absolutely go 2 post. I've worked with both and the 4 post is a real pain, even for an oil change you're constantly ducking under the ramps. I've used my 2 post to lift all sorts of stuff out of the back of my truck including a 6.4L diesel, lift the cabs and boxes off trucks, put plywood across the arms to make a nice size work table, etc... pretty versatile. Research the brands though. Mohawks are nice but the fact that you have to release the locks at both columns would be enough to sway me away. Bend Pak, Rotary... Personally, I wouldn't buy a lift unless it's ALI/ETL certified. They are tested to three times their rating.



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