two post lift
Le Mans Master
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Nonsense.
I have a 4 post lift. I've used it for hundreds of modifications on my car, from lifting off the body and engine removal, to lesser mods such as exhaust system changes and suspension upgrades.
I can't think of anything doable on a 2 post lift that I can't do (or haven't already done) on my 4 poster. But I can think of things that I've done that can't be replicated on a 2 post lift.
I have a 4 post lift. I've used it for hundreds of modifications on my car, from lifting off the body and engine removal, to lesser mods such as exhaust system changes and suspension upgrades.
I can't think of anything doable on a 2 post lift that I can't do (or haven't already done) on my 4 poster. But I can think of things that I've done that can't be replicated on a 2 post lift.
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I used the two front arms on my 2-post to yank the intake manifold off the engine. Would be interesing to see done with a 4-poster.
Melting Slicks
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The 2 post lifts are much, much easier to use for almost all repairs, hense why all repair shops use them.
For storage, it would be easy to make the bridging shown in alswagg's pics out of steel channel.
Any floor reinforcement costs would outweigh all the extra dodads needed for a 4 post anyway.
If you're serious get both.
For storage, it would be easy to make the bridging shown in alswagg's pics out of steel channel.
Any floor reinforcement costs would outweigh all the extra dodads needed for a 4 post anyway.
If you're serious get both.
Burning Brakes
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As for what you can and cant do on a 2 post vs 4 post. We regulary pick up 26' boats off of the trailers and then pull the trailer out from under so we can work on the bottom..... Can't on a 4 post Any way, a 4 post takes up more space than a 2 post, however if you have the room and are going to use only for a light weight car such as the vette, the post would work fine. However if you want to be more versitile and pick up larger loads, I suggest a 12,000 to 15,000 lb lift 12' wide If you have high cielings such as I do, 14' tall mast would be my minimum. I can clearly walk under our arm and plates, no worries of banging your head ever. I am 6' Good luck with your decision. Al
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From: I tend to be leery of any guy who doesn't own a chainsaw or a handgun.
I lifted the body off my '69 with my 4 post lift. An intake manifold removal would be child's play( assuming I was too lazy to just reach over the fender and lift off the manifold by hand).
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No.
Obviously you can remove the four tires on a four post lift the same way you'd do it on the ground, my point was how does a four post hoist compare with a two post host in terms of assisting with that job? Obviously you missed '76ray's response:
So, sometimes a two post is better than a four post.
Obviously you can remove the four tires on a four post lift the same way you'd do it on the ground, my point was how does a four post hoist compare with a two post host in terms of assisting with that job? Obviously you missed '76ray's response:
So, sometimes a two post is better than a four post.
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From: I tend to be leery of any guy who doesn't own a chainsaw or a handgun.
No.
Obviously you can remove the four tires on a four post lift the same way you'd do it on the ground, my point was how does a four post hoist compare with a two post host in terms of assisting with that job? Obviously you missed '76ray's response:
No, I saw it. I just couldn't believe you were serious about asking that question.
So, sometimes a two post is better than a four post.
Obviously you can remove the four tires on a four post lift the same way you'd do it on the ground, my point was how does a four post hoist compare with a two post host in terms of assisting with that job? Obviously you missed '76ray's response:
No, I saw it. I just couldn't believe you were serious about asking that question.
So, sometimes a two post is better than a four post.
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Not a matter of being lazy, matter of being stuck on there but good. About lifted the car off the ground.
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From: I tend to be leery of any guy who doesn't own a chainsaw or a handgun.
I'm actually quite a good reader (and writer). I just happen to disagree with you.
I've done just about everything imaginable to my car on my four post lift (frame swap, engine swap, trans swap, differential swap, exhaust upgrades, wheel/rotor/caliper/pad upgrades, alignments, ride height changes, suspension geometry changes, etc), and I've found the rails to be a convenient platform to use as a reference horizon, tool shelf, and a safe standing platform when alternating between under the car and under the hood.
I have no issue with you preferring a two poster. It's your money and your choice. I just believe a four poster is a superior choice, and not just for the nonsensical "primarily storage use".
I've done just about everything imaginable to my car on my four post lift (frame swap, engine swap, trans swap, differential swap, exhaust upgrades, wheel/rotor/caliper/pad upgrades, alignments, ride height changes, suspension geometry changes, etc), and I've found the rails to be a convenient platform to use as a reference horizon, tool shelf, and a safe standing platform when alternating between under the car and under the hood.
I have no issue with you preferring a two poster. It's your money and your choice. I just believe a four poster is a superior choice, and not just for the nonsensical "primarily storage use".