LT1driver

many post on good lifts but what lifts would you recommend to NOT BUY and WHY...new slant on 2 post lifts, comments on 4 post also welcome....thanks.

Nowhere Man

Are using the lift for working on your car. I would never store a car on a two post lift

67vetteal

I really do not like a two Post Lift. Four Post is more stable and you don't have to get on your knees to set up and break down. As you age you will understand! Al W.

jrs 427

Depends on what your trying to accomplish. Two post works great for separating a body from the frame, working on suspension , and engine installs. I have a 4 post I can move around and still work under with locks on all corners. Also double parking in a pinch. I want to get a two post for a space in the shop also. Laying on your back getting dirt in my eyes are a thing of the past.
As far as quality... some your paying for the name and advertising.

Plasticman

Al,

As I head towards 68, I don't have any issues with setting up my 2 post lift. Yes, you do have to get down & make sure you are lifting in the correct locations (and recheck once lifted a small amount). But the ease of working just about anywhere under the vehicle makes it all worthwhile. If I am doing something that can potentially move/disturb the vehicle (while lifted), I have a couple of safety stands I install (one at each end).

http://www.pacetools.com/Category/Un..._Safety_Stands


Have had my 2 post since 2006, and it has performed great with no issues. Install was where I had issues: Installer did not blow the concrete dust out of the concrete holes, not allowing the specified bolt torque to be reached. Note that manf. did not help, with the manual stating that the 3/4" anchor bolt torque was 130 ft-lbs., whereas Redhead has a limit of 110 ft-lbs. And the installer put in ATF where the instructions stated AW-32 hydraulic fliud (available at Advance Auto), but it was all corrected.

Plasticman

toddalin

I would stay away from any two-post lift that is not a "clear floor" (i.e., no plate on the floor between the posts to roll over/trip on).

Of course this will require at least 12 feet of headroom.

decarmine

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Frank

jimstingray57

Last year I installed a Atlas 9000 lift from greg smith and have been very satisfied with it since. It is a drive through and stands about 11' 6inches from the floor. Easy install and leaves lots of room compared to the bulkier 4 post, but it all depends on what your needs are. My second garage is only 28 x 24 so room is important, the ceiling height is 14 foot.

mark6669

I have an Atlas 9000 2 post from Greg Smith their prices are hard to beat watch the testing video on their website lift certifications are very subjective every body uses a different one. I Have 4 different lifts, it depends what you are using them for whats good for you.
Mark

ifitgoesfast

Has anyone used a DanMar low ceiling (8') 2 post?

JoeCool66

Yep, MaxJax. Had it a couple of years and I love it

ifitgoesfast

The specs lists height as:

Overall Height: 89" (7.4 feet)
Max. Lift Height (Pad only): 45" / 1143 mm

I have an 8' ceiling. Do you find that while in the max lift position, it goes beyond that with the vette on top? Worried about doing damage to the ceiling or car. Thanks

JoeCool66

My ceiling is just under 9’ and I can bring the car all the way up on the MaxJax (which I thought was closer 48”) and have plenty of clearance. The problem (if any) is that I’m lucky to have a convertible because in order to fully open my garage door I need to drop the top. I see a high-lift door and side opener option in my future. I did a semi-permanent install which buried all the hoses and got everything out of the way. I’ll be glad to take some measurements if you need details.

In fact, to try to keep this on the OP’s initial question, I would measure carefully where you car would be at different lift points to make sure you have no obstacles (MaxJax only gives you two stopping points for lifting). Garage door openers, storage lofts, and a fully open garage door may be in the way. Once you plant a two post lift, it’s staying there.

Joe