2 or 4 post lift?

[rpatton3]

Thanks guys.

Russell

[Tommy]

Russell,
I'm also interested in the replies to your post. I have neither, but I'm thinking a four post lift is best for me. I think a two-post would be best after the car is in the air, but I'd have to drive my car up on some sort of ramp system to get it high enough to swing the arms under it. Plus, I have lots of space so I like the idea of a lift that can be moved around if desired.

[Jaydee]

You can screw the pads down very low. Some 2 poisters have very thin arms and short threaded pads. If you can't get the arms under the car, then the chassis will definitely catch on the ramps of a 4 poster. We used to have a 4 poster with 2 H beams that ran down the lenght of the ramps, that you could lock into position, place some pads under the chassis, then lower the hoist to leave the car up in the air, but the wheels are free. Also makes a great workbench when doing brakes etc. Also you have to decide whether you want hydraulic or screw thread. 2or 3 phase.
JD

[FUNFER2]

Originally Posted by Tommy

Russell,
I'm also interested in the replies to your post. I have neither, but I'm thinking a four post lift is best for me. I think a two-post would be best after the car is in the air, but I'd have to drive my car up on some sort of ramp system to get it high enough to swing the arms under it. Plus, I have lots of space so I like the idea of a lift that can be moved around if desired.

II have my cobra low enough that I use four small ramps to get the car high enough to clear the arms. No big deal.