Anyone mounted a drop light to a lift post?

[Jcode68]

I now have a 2 post lift in my garage and am trying to determine the best place to mount a drop light so that its nearby when I need it under the vehicle. Sounds like a simple thing, but what have some of you done?

 

[nehog]

I have outlets (a 20 position strip about 6 ft long) right in front of my lift. I usually plug in my light into there. I've toyed with the idea of an outlet on the lift under the motor, but have not gotten around to doing that.

 

[dfreeman616]

at work, we have hose reals and light reals mounted directly to the posts. just gotta make sure it won't interfere with the operation of the lift.

 

[Milton Shaw]

A magnetic mount would be another way, or a light with a magnet mount built in like some of the rechargeable flashlights have.

 

[Jcode68]

A magnetic mount would be really perfect, would have to be pretty strong one. Will do some searching. Worse case, I can drill and tap a couple small holes above the highest point of operation. Just thought I would get some ideas off this board, so many creative guys on here.

 

[pattenp]

I hang a drop light on my lift post using one of the jumbo size 3M Command stick on hooks.