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Instructor
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From: floral city fl
lifts
hey all. just looked at the post by dannyman about four post lifts. what is the concensence. two or four post lifts. i am looking to buy a four post lift from direct lift. there pro park 9000. whats better to work on vetts. i have a 73, 75, and a 99 vette. there are question on being able to drive up on the ramps of a four post and then there is the trouble of getting the arms of a two post lift under my 99 to lift it.
took my 99 to a garage to get worked on and i noticed when he lifted my car the side panel under the arm buckled. any thoughts on lifts
thanks
took my 99 to a garage to get worked on and i noticed when he lifted my car the side panel under the arm buckled. any thoughts on lifts
thanks
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
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From: Morrisonville Illinios
There are alot of posts out there today and we went with a four post, IMO is the strongest and most secure. But the bigg thing that I have been beating to death today is to make sure that what ever you get is to BOLT IT TO THE FLOOR!
wro87
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From: Oldsmar FL
I went with the ProPark 8 and really like it. Haven't bolted it to the floor just yet, but seriously leaning that way. I have had a couple issues with mine and the customer service from Greg Smith is really great. Nice people to deal with. My issues have been basically hydraulic leaks and they sent replacement parts quickly.
Instructor
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From: Flushing Mich
I bought an OH 8,000 from Greg Smith Equipment. They had it to my house the day before Thanksgiving. If you buy a hoist buy it from them! First class all the way!
I am connected with them in no way, shape or form, but continuously receiving lousy customer service elsewhere…. I can really appreciate good service!
If you do allot of wrenching …..the ramp types suck! Go 2 post and overhead if you have the room. You won’t be sorry.
I am connected with them in no way, shape or form, but continuously receiving lousy customer service elsewhere…. I can really appreciate good service!
If you do allot of wrenching …..the ramp types suck! Go 2 post and overhead if you have the room. You won’t be sorry.
Racer
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From: Eden Prairie MN
I have a 4 post and love it. I got the wheel kit with it and actually move it around the garage for different configurations. In the winter I have 2 cars on it, cross wise, and in the summer I turn it 90 deg so I can unload easier.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08
The 2 post will be easier to work on, though you can get a 4 post with pneumatic or hydraulic jacks between the ramps, which will make it almost as easy as the two post for most jobs.
Safety Car
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From: Wichita KS
If you do a lot of brake and suspension work, the 2 post is the best bet. The 4 post will be fine for storage and oil changes and light suspension work.
I've seen people say they store their car on a 2 post lift but I wouldn't want my axles and shocks hanging at full extension like that all the time.
I have the best of both worlds. I bought a 4 post Pro Park 7 from Greg Smith while my neighbor and good friend (also a Corvette guy) behind has a 2 post lift. We work on a lot of projects together, mostly brakes at his house.
Also, you need to decide if you have enough ceiling height for a 2 post with the overhead cables or will you need the drive over style.
cc
I've seen people say they store their car on a 2 post lift but I wouldn't want my axles and shocks hanging at full extension like that all the time.
I have the best of both worlds. I bought a 4 post Pro Park 7 from Greg Smith while my neighbor and good friend (also a Corvette guy) behind has a 2 post lift. We work on a lot of projects together, mostly brakes at his house.
Also, you need to decide if you have enough ceiling height for a 2 post with the overhead cables or will you need the drive over style.
cc
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Drifting
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From: Columbus MN
I like my 4-post because I didn't need extra thick concrete to bolt it through and the wheels and suspension are at normal height when the car in on the lift.
There are safety risks with both 2- and 4-post lifts.
As I said in another thread, the most common defective part on any lift is the loose nut on the controls.
There are safety risks with both 2- and 4-post lifts.
As I said in another thread, the most common defective part on any lift is the loose nut on the controls.
Instructor
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From: Flushing Mich
I like my 4-post because I didn't need extra thick concrete to bolt it through and the wheels and suspension are at normal height when the car in on the lift.
There are safety risks with both 2- and 4-post lifts.
As I said in another thread, the most common defective part on any lift is the loose nut on the controls.
There are safety risks with both 2- and 4-post lifts.
As I said in another thread, the most common defective part on any lift is the loose nut on the controls.
I wouldn’t store on a 2 post for any period of time…..unless you took the time to strap the axles and suspension. 4 posts are good for storage and alignments only. The cement only needs to be 4'' thick most standard floors by code are this thick.
