I've searched, but Search hates two-word items, gives results for each word.
Who out there has had a good experience with a two-post lift? My new shop is halfway built, and it's getting close to time to get stuff ordered.
No, I don't want a four post. No, nothing portable.
I see a LOT of options, some probably riding on the name (Bendpak) and more $$$ just cuz.
A good lift that isn't stupid pricing is what I want. I do have a big *** pickup, but I don't need a lift up to crazy weight as it'll 99% be passenger vehicles.
Any suggestions???

 

try google:
two+post+lift

the plus sign is important

 

Yeah, I did all that. In several places. Reviews, especially Google reviews, are way off any reasonable semblance of reality.
I want actual people to let me know.

 

I had decided to go for a two post a few years ago for my new garage/workshop and then someone in the trade suggested that I consider a single post. I had never heard of such a thing but after doing some research I decided that it would probably suit my requirements better than a two post so I went for it. It does have a couple of disadvantages compared to a two post but the advantages outweigh those in my application and I've never regretted my decision.

Richard

 

That doesn't fit my needs though. I want suspension to hang when necessary. All the one posters hoist by the wheels.
Course, there are the old-timey single post lifts that come out of the ground and have the same arms as the two posters but go out, but it's way too late for that. Also, the water table may mess with it since there is a town drainage canal a hundred feet away.

 

Have had 2 foreign made 2 post Lifts . 1st one was standard 7000 lb lift. Worked OK no Issues.

But , was a floor plate. traps trash

2nd one was / is a 9000 Assemetric Lift , Overhead Beam Much Better . Lifts my F350 with no problem. Will post pic later

$1800 deliverd to a cargo station , they loaded it on my trailer need 2 people to install and a GOOD Concrete Drill and bit. More later

 

Four post with rolling bridge jack.

 

Believe it or not I've heard good things about the Chinese ones from the well known sites, but you're dealing with cargo transport which may be costly once it lands in California. I believe Walmart has some too. All less costly than Bendpak but also less customer service. If you're lifting a long truck, you'll want something capable of doing that safely as well.

 

Mustie1 on Youtube has one of these. Kind of pricey though, but he likes his and evidently you like yours... gives me an option.

 

Typical , Im 6"2 and can walk under without stooping.

https://racetoolsdirect.com/product/...ft-asymmetric/

$2500 Price has gone up a little since I bought mine 8 years ago.

Bendpak and Rotary are cadillac versions and commercial grade. As long as you pay attention to the lift these cheaper ones work fine.

 

What the Camaro looks like now.

 

That particular one is too tall. My ceiling will be 10'-7". This one needs a 12' ceiling. I am considering Tuxedo though, heard good things.

 

Maybe the single posters in the UK are different?

Mine has four extending arms and lifts on exactly the same lift points as a conventional two-poster and lifts to the same height so you need a high roofline for full extension. It is also mounted on a pallet lift truck mechanism so no drilling required and can be rolled out of the way when not in use. It also allows easy access to all the vehicle doors which can be a problem with some two-posters. It can even be rolled outside and used for underbody jet washing etc if you have a continuous hard flooring between the garage floor and the concrete driveway and a sufficiently high door opening. Obviously, you need it on a long mains cable to move it that far although you can buy a version which carries its own rechargeable battery pack and is totally self-contained and can be rolled anywhere.

Richard

 

Ah, okay, I found some chassis lift one-posters.
Bad thing is though, they have low load maximums. Also the design would tend to scare me, that's a lot of weight on a fulcrum. I do have that F250 that weighs 7,000 empty.

 

That is one of the potential disadvantages with the single post. Mine lifts up to 6000 which is fine for my Amarok pickup, which is the largest available in right-hand drive, but your American trucks are even bigger. 😀

Richard

 

I have a Tuxedo 4 post, seems to be of good quality, would buy it again. (I know you’re not looking for a 4 post, just offering some brand feedback.)

 

Nothing to add except I have been a fan of Mustie1 for years. Its like grabbing a cup of coffee with a good friend and playing with engines.

 

I have an Advantage 4 post lift with a low clearance ceiling. They made it easy.

https://www.advantagelifts.com/produ...antage-dx-9000

 

Well from personal Experience, I Found and purchased 2 lifts from Greg Smith Equipment. I first purchased a lift only to realize it wasn't a clear floor model. I posted it on Craigslist and sold it within 2 days. I then purchased the Clear Floor version which requires about a 11 1/2 foot ceiling clearance. My sons and I assembled and installed it ourselves which was very easy and It's one of the greatest $1845.00. I've ever spent in my life. It is a 9000lbs Atlas lift. Greg Smith has a bunch of videos showing their lifts way over loaded and performing excellently, as well as some of the cheaper ones failing. Plus it's made in the Good Ole USA. I'm sure the price has gone up but for the money it's the best I've seen bar none.

Hope it helps Jack

 

My ceiling is 10'-6" and you may finalize your choice before I'm ready so would really like to know what you end up buying as it would most likely fit my needs.