Shop Lift

[woody]

Using a bottle jack you will need to lift closest to the tire. If you try to lift on the vehicle frame for example, the jack will run out of stroke before you get the tire off the ground.

A four post can be used without jacks. But they make it a complete tool. I have no idea what new jacks would cost? I've saw 4 post hoists without jacks. I've saw 4 post hoists with one jack. Mine has two jacks. Works excellent to rotate tires.

We'll need pics of course when you get the new hoist!!!

the rolling jacks are just over 1,000 dollars each.

 

[Byrdnyrd]

the rolling jacks are just over 1,000 dollars each.

…..send me that link!!! I paid about $1600 BEFORE the Pandemic, Suez Canal, Ukraine supply chain issues!! BendPak doesn’t even have the air rolling Jack listed anymore!

 

[ovrszd]

the rolling jacks are just over 1,000 dollars each.

ouch. I'd suggest waiting until you have used the hoist awhile and see if you can justify that cost.

 

[JohnDeereJoey]

I have a 9K and a 15K 4-post lifts with rolling jacks.

For this retired geezer with the typical age related aches and pains, these lifts work GREAT for me.

 

[TMGT]

Yep that top brace is critically important. Really need to make sure that's installed correctly.

Depends on the model lift, the top plate on most 2 post pretty much just hold the equalizer cables and hyd hose, not really as much a structural component.

My favorite lift is the Mohawk 2post with the hyd. equalizer, no top plate or floor plate, just two 3/8" hydraulic lines running overhead or through thr floor, really nice if you have low ceilings or tall vehicles.



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[sd455dan]

Any 4 post or 2 post lift is better than none.

Similar to Grapples.

Use my Bendpak 10k asymmetrical lots. they can be used like a 4 post to put 2 vehicles where only 1 would fit without a lift.
If separating a body from a frame a 2 post has advantages.

 

[Citydude]

Ok, so I have a 12' ceiling in my shop. Will a lift make sense? Seems like I'd be crouching under my F250. I guess crouching under it is better than crawling under it?

 

[Byrdnyrd]

CityDude,
the ceiling in my garage is 12’ and I often have a F350 up on the lift!! Plenty of room!

 

[sd455dan]

Garage door is 11 foot six inches
3500 RAM Cummins 4 x 4

 

[Citydude]

CityDude,
the ceiling in my garage is 12’ and I often have a F350 up on the lift!! Plenty of room!

Thank you!