Trying to decide between 2- and 4-post lift, or both?

I am getting a 4 post lift but that is mainly for storage. i dont know about storing a car on the 2 post lift but it doesnt seem good. The concrete can by drilled afterwards.

I am from Winchester and spent 7 years in C-ville in Med school and Fellowship- Great town. Winchester is like a small C-ville. Howdy Neighbor,

Dan

 

I think there is a minimum thickness requirement for the concrete on a 2 post lift. Say 6 to 8 inches?

 

4 post is good for quick hassle free drive on when performing simple maintenence and storage but for extensive drop out engine work the 2 post is the way to go.

The 4 post has sliding beams used for jacking and jack stands so brake and suspension work is possible, maybe even preferable so you can unload the springs during disassembly and assembly.

I wouldn't store a car for very long on a 2 post if you are in a quake zone. I also would question leaving the suspension of a car fully extended on a 2 post for long lengths of time.

The 4 post I have is a 'stand alone' design and does not require bolt down. It also has a caster option so I can move it from bay to bay or outside.

My friend has a TR and I have a 308. They both fit nicely on the Autolifters M6 4 post. The build quality is above par. They also make a heavy duty M8 and various 2 post lifts of stout design. They have a sale on right now too.

Looks like you need to buy both. Pick your designs and get the specs so you can reinforce the concrete as required for the 2 post. Otherwise a standard pad can handle the 4 post.

If and when I buy another lift it will be a 2 post.

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I have 3 two post lifts in my transmission shop. Five inches is the minimum concrete thickness.

 

The 4 post lifts by www.teamlift.com are the best IMHO. I paid $2600 for mine with delivery and installation. And, you should note that a lot of the other name brand lifts are made by Team Lift and shipped out to other companies who re-badge them as their own.

 

Scott (me again),

All the garages here use Rotary Lifts. After much research I liked Autolifters, but went with Rotary because it was turnkey ie installed whereas with Autolifters its all yours once the truck arrives- YOU have to take it off and build it. Rotary is a bit more expensive but I dont think you will find a better lift- its what the "pros" use

 

Although this goes somewhat without saying.. Always be careful with your lifts. I was reading a Porsche forum and stumbled across a link for a Corvette forum. I am attaching pics, but the long and short of it, a dealer dropped this car off a lift, and well, you can see the damage it did. Only a vette, but still a shame Thank god that nobody was hurt. Have fun, good luck with your lifts, and always be safe.



Craig

 

So, all things equal, would you say that the Autolifter and Rotary are the same, in terms of quality?
Price difference being delivery and installation?