2 or 4 post lift??
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Xplicit Racing Design
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4 post are very handy for oil changes, other than that i would go with a 2 post
John S
John S
Re: 2 or 4 post lift??
Personally I would go with a 2 post for convienience. Especially if you are going to remove the cab or bed.
If you were to get a 4 post drive on, get one that has moveable center jacks and possible lockable casters. Nothing like rolling the rack into the corner for party space. :rock:
keith455 said:
Personally I would go with a 2 post for convienience. Especially if you are going to remove the cab or bed.
If you were to get a 4 post drive on, get one that has moveable center jacks and possible lockable casters. Nothing like rolling the rack into the corner for party space. :rock:
bezerk
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i asked myselve the same question.
2 posts is verry easy because it takes in less room, and the plates are never in the way.
4 posts, drive your car up, and put it in the air, and most of these can lift alot more than the 2 posts.
just get yourselve some high stands, put them under your axles and drop the lift, you are now able to work around the wheels too..
I bought mysleve a 4 post, mostly because it can lift more, and with some cars (non chassis) you always have to be carefull where you put the stamps.
2 posts is verry easy because it takes in less room, and the plates are never in the way.
4 posts, drive your car up, and put it in the air, and most of these can lift alot more than the 2 posts.
just get yourselve some high stands, put them under your axles and drop the lift, you are now able to work around the wheels too..
I bought mysleve a 4 post, mostly because it can lift more, and with some cars (non chassis) you always have to be carefull where you put the stamps.
KGB Pilot125
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one of each?
I have had a 4 post very nice doing brakes and stuff were a pin but if you get the center jacks its a pretty nice. Where are you looking to buy one from? I have a magazine that has a rotary made four post for about 1600 with shipping. lift I beleive 7000 pounds.
I have had a 4 post very nice doing brakes and stuff were a pin but if you get the center jacks its a pretty nice. Where are you looking to buy one from? I have a magazine that has a rotary made four post for about 1600 with shipping. lift I beleive 7000 pounds.
blk00z28
Forced to by choice
I think it depends on what you need it for. Or what you think you'd be using it more for.
Like if your doing some suspesion work (roll bar and stuff like that..) a 4 post would be nice.
Like putting in sub frames in a car, you have to have the frame "loaded" to install them right, cant do that on a 2 post. :wink:
Like if your doing some suspesion work (roll bar and stuff like that..) a 4 post would be nice.
Like putting in sub frames in a car, you have to have the frame "loaded" to install them right, cant do that on a 2 post. :wink:
bluesyclone
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Lifts
Lifts
If any of you guys need a good lift, I sell the Rotary brand here at my work. Dont bother with those cheapo's that you find in Northern tool, they are junk and no one services them.
I can get a good deal for SyTy Members 5% over cost.
Thanks,
Ben
Lifts
If any of you guys need a good lift, I sell the Rotary brand here at my work. Dont bother with those cheapo's that you find in Northern tool, they are junk and no one services them.
I can get a good deal for SyTy Members 5% over cost.
Thanks,
Ben
KGB Pilot125
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what about delivery? I am going to be in the market for one here in the next month. still waiting for power to the shop. everything is done just waiting for idaho power to connect service. good thing they dont get paid by the hour!!! I would like a 4 post with a set of ramps. Also how do those casters work? is the lift pretty stable? it would be nice to move it around from time to time.
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bluesyclone said:
what about delivery? I am going to be in the market for one here in the next month. still waiting for power to the shop. everything is done just waiting for idaho power to connect service. good thing they dont get paid by the hour!!! I would like a 4 post with a set of ramps. Also how do those casters work? is the lift pretty stable? it would be nice to move it around from time to time.
canadian
sy in progress
one thing to also consider is the minimum amount of concrete needed to securely anchor a lift to the floor. i don't know if there is a requirement or not, but something to check?
also any sort of electrical requirements for the lift. haven't looked around at any of them seriously so i don't know if they require any sort of electricity (ie 220v, etc)
also any sort of electrical requirements for the lift. haven't looked around at any of them seriously so i don't know if they require any sort of electricity (ie 220v, etc)
KGB Pilot125
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canadian said:
my old rotary needed air and a 110 outlet. the air is to relase the locks and the 110 was to power the hydrolics. after we moved and I had to lower and raise the lift I used my little compressor. about 30psi at 10 cfm :-? no problems unlocking the locks
as far as the concrete goes any good 4-6 bag mix will do I would think. in my new shop its 6 inch thick 6 bag, fiber reinforced.
turbodig
Active member
Re: 2 or 4 post lift??
Got a 2 post Benwil out at the shop... it's great.
The only downside to it is that I always smack my head on the arms.
(Gotta pad 'em one of these days...)
I've used a drive-on 4 post as well... it's fairly restrictive. I've changed
trannies on both, and I'd pick the 2-post every time.
Concrete-wise, a 5-6" pad is plenty. We poured around the studs for the
lift (using a template to hold the bolts in place). Make sure you place it
in a reasonably level area... they're kind of a PITA to level otherwise.
After 1 or 2 oil changes you'll wonder why you didn't buy one years ago.
My .02
Later,
Dig
keith455 said:
Got a 2 post Benwil out at the shop... it's great.
The only downside to it is that I always smack my head on the arms.
(Gotta pad 'em one of these days...)
I've used a drive-on 4 post as well... it's fairly restrictive. I've changed
trannies on both, and I'd pick the 2-post every time.
Concrete-wise, a 5-6" pad is plenty. We poured around the studs for the
lift (using a template to hold the bolts in place). Make sure you place it
in a reasonably level area... they're kind of a PITA to level otherwise.
After 1 or 2 oil changes you'll wonder why you didn't buy one years ago.
My .02
Later,
Dig
TT350
Manufacturer
I’ve owned both the 2 post is by far more versatile and it takes up less room in the shop.
Buy at least a 9000 lb (A symmetrical) Challenger or Rotary. A new one will run you
about $3500.00-4000.00 installed. Don’t F around with the cheep mail order lifts
buy a Challenger or Rotary they are the small block Chevy’s of the industry. Any automotive
equipment dealer can provide you with replacement parts and service!
Buy at least a 9000 lb (A symmetrical) Challenger or Rotary. A new one will run you
about $3500.00-4000.00 installed. Don’t F around with the cheep mail order lifts
buy a Challenger or Rotary they are the small block Chevy’s of the industry. Any automotive
equipment dealer can provide you with replacement parts and service!
Seems like the 2 post is the way to go. I like the idea of the movable 4 post, but most of the work that i've done on vehicles entailed either removing the tires or unloading the suspension. Which seems like it'd be a pain with the 4 post. I'm having the garage built so I might just have them pour 6" of concrete where I think the lift will go.
gkrcr882
SyTyless......for now!
2 Posts are good for some things and so are 4-posts. at our school we have a 4-post, and two 2-posts (one is a Challanger). I like 2-posts because tire and suspention work is easier, and you arent always hitting your head on the decks. weve stored cars under cars on the lifts due to lack of space, and it works quite well. I also like 2-posts because they dont take up as much room and theres less to squish stuff on the floor when you let it down. a word of caution: be sure to "shake test" cars on a 2-post,(lightly push on the trunk to check for balance). we had a big caddy take a nosedive when somone dropped the gas tank and messed up the balance. also ALWAYS USE SAFETY LATCHES!!!!! do not rely on the hydraulic system alone!!!! :2cents: