Would LIke Lift Info

[Bingster]

I really am interested in these two poster car lifts.  I'd like to hear your experiences with them, brands, prices. etc.

 

Do you bolt them into concrete?  I guess you'd have to.  They'll really balance a longer car like a '47 Desoto safely?

[busycoupe]

I was thinking of getting a two post lift about 10 yrs ago and did a little research into it.  The lift manufacturers recommend a floor thickness of at least 6 inches for the two post lift.  They recommended 4 inches or more for a four post lift.  At the time, my garage had about 4 inches of concrete in the floor, so I was thinking of getting a four post lift.  The four post did not have to be bolted down, and would allow you to move it if you wanted to.  ... Sorry, I don't know much about the manufacturers. 

[martybose]

I had looked at the Bendpak two post lifts, and they are first class, and priced accordingly.  They have to be bolted down in a good concrete base, and can lift anything that you can fit on it.

 

Marty

[58prostreet]

I have an Eagle MTP-9F that was installed in august, 2011. I paid $1500 for the lift and $400 for delivery and installation. It came from Greensboro, N.C. to my house in Va. Beach, Va.I am very pleased with the lift. It is a 9000 lb synetrical lift and has worked perfectly. I know you can buy better lifts, but for my limited use it is fine. I have 4" concrete floors and that is what they call for minimum. I doubt this lift would stand up to the use a repair shop would put it through on a daily basis, but for a home unit it is perfect for me. I use mine primarily for my '52 Dodge and my '58 ford.

Bob

[littlemo]

Also Interested; Pics anyone ???    Cass, alias littlemo...

[Plymouthy Adams]

most all the concrete requirements for two post lift start with a minimum 4 inch for the smaller 7-8K lb range...and as the capacity goes up, so does the concrete requirements....even the minimum requirement being 4 inches still states that it must be steel reinforced and I am not thinking they are referring to 6-6-10 but maybe rebar but I could not get that spelled out either.  On top of that are state, county and city codes..at least look at these and not just assume..also do not forget there are test strength of concrete to condier..be sure you not getting the cheaper stuff but a mix suitable for the load..

 

I bought my lift then poured the concrete and built my lift bay special with 13 foot finished ceiling..I did not get a two post and went instead with what I think is the more versatile 4 post lift that has a set of dollies for moving if needed.  I find this lift is great for about everything I have set out to do and an asset for doing body work and rocker panel replacements due to ability to support the car all along the side if needed.  My only complaint now is that I wish I had bought the 9K lift over the smaller unit I have now, 7K series..the length and width of the tracks plus overall height of the 9 series or 8K long would have been better suited for a couple of my larger vehicles including light trucks...I have one car with a 156 inch wheel base..yes..larger ramps would be nicer..

Edited August 22, 2014 by Plymouthy Adams

[Bingster]

Would like some info on two-post car lifts.  I guess they bolt into concrete?  They can really bear the weight of a '47 Desoto?  Best place for prices and brands?

[Bingster]

I'd like some info on two post car lifts:  brands, installation requirements, best places to get decent prices, any used available?

[Frank Elder]

Try google

[Frank Elder]

Pretty easy to look up on the net.

[OldDad67]

I'd like some info on two post car lifts:  brands, installation requirements, best places to get decent prices, any used available?

I have a Rotary twin post I bought new in 1998. I love it. I was a GM rep prior to my retirement in 2004, I ask a lot of mechanics prior to buying my hoist what brand they prefered. Rotary was the concenus. Since these guy's use them everyday for their livelyhood I wanted the best. I know the price has gone up since I bought mine so a phone call to your local supplier should bring you up to date. I have several friends who have purchased the 4 post hoists which also will give more storage space if your short on room. Those run about $3,000 give or take. Once you have one you'll never want to work off the floor again, especially if your over 60.......

[Don Coatney]

Try google

 

 

Pretty easy to look up on the net.

Frank, Can you supply the link to Google so I don't have to look that up too???

[BigDaddyO]

What's a 'google'?

[Plymouthy Adams]

reference to googleplex or the number 10 raised to the power googol, written out as the numeral 1 followed by 10100 zeros.  This is to symbolize the very powerful search engine they placed into effect..

Edited August 25, 2014 by Plymouthy Adams

[Bingster]

I'd like some info on two poster car lifts.  Brands, prices, best places to buy, how they're installed, etc.

[Dodgeb4ya]

Go here if you want the info...do a searchhttp://www.garagejournal.com/forum/

[Young Ed]

Frank, Can you supply the link to Google so I don't have to look that up too???

 

http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=two+post+car+lift

[Bingster]

I looked there.  Good forum.  Okay, another question. What is the best floor jack/jack stand system for lifting one end at a time?

[meadowbrook]

I have a Mohawk 2 poster. Was recommended by my mechanic. No issues whatsoever with it. Very heavy.

[Dodgeb4ya]

Mohawk is the king of 2 post lifts.

[BigDaddyO]

http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=two+post+car+lift

 

Wow!

How did you do that???

It's like magic!

I didn't have to do anything...

That IS much easier than doing it myself!

[Frank Elder]

I see all 3 clusters have been combined since yesterday.....it's even worse..lol.I suggest if you don't want to do the research yourself, for what will be a lifetime tool and investment, you just go pick one randomly so you won't have to be bothered with the effort it takes to find a quality lift.....