Lift ?s

[GullsGN]

Hi guys, I am new here, from MA. I am just starting my quest for a lift for the garage and I have a few questons. Which do you recommend for 2 post lifts, asymetrical(sp) or not. What is the difference and benefits of one over the other? What are some good brands to look at. Any and all suggestions and opinions very much appreciated. Thank you.

 

[dawg]

really in the real world unless your getting in your car alot between the post there isnt really any difference.
I hgave a bendpak XP9F with 120" between the post.
no dinged doors yet.
here is a reputable dealer
http://www.asedeals.com/two_post_lifts.html

 

[filthy]

discussed to death.. Search the forum..

 

[ron in sc]

I asked that question too.

Check thread in link.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10887&highlight=lift

 

[FunfDreisig]

I've read a lot of posts about symmetric and asymmetric 2 post lifts on this forum. Almost always the emphasis is on how well they work while a vehicle is on the lift (e.g. ease of opening doors. lift points etc.). But another consideration is whether the posts are in the way when the lift is not in use.

So be careful about advice that does not include info on the depth of their lift bay and whether that bay is also used for simply parking a vehicle. Relatively tight door clearance during maintenance and repairs on the lift may be OK. But is that same clearance convenient for day to day parking?

FWIW I'm almost certainly going to get an asymmetrical lift just to get the posts in front of the A pillars for ease of parking in my 24' deep garage.

Funf Dreisig

 

[SteveU]

Hi guys, I am new here, from MA. I am just starting my quest for a lift for the garage and I have a few questons. Which do you recommend for 2 post lifts, asymetrical(sp) or not. What is the difference and benefits of one over the other? What are some good brands to look at. Any and all suggestions and opinions very much appreciated. Thank you.

Mohawk is probably the heaviest duty and priciest lift out there, plan on 5,400+ unless you can find one used. I ran into a guy on another forum who used one of these for 30 yrs in a commercial shop so it will last long enough your grandkids will use it in a home garage. www.mohawklifts.com

Rotary is probably the next choice and will run around 3200-3600 for a 10,000 lb 2 post lift. These are what most car dealers use. www.rotarylift.com

Bendpack seems to make some decent lifts from what the guys on here that own one say. Price wise they are a bit less than the rotary at 2700 for a 10,000 lb 2 post lift www.bendpack.com

Make sure which ever one you want to go with offers delivery and installation if needed. I for one have no way of unloading a 2500 lb lift off a truck & installing it myself so the delivery/installation is a necessity not an option for me. Things to look at are safety, durability, ability to get parts/service in the future, with price bringing up the rear. Also, make sure you have at least 4" concrete & enough overhead clearance to install/use one as most require 12' high ceilings.

 

[tubeman]

Hers is an asymmetric lift I just installed.

 

[chad pickens]

I have plenty of room and I still agree with you I like the ability to be closer to the front wall with an asymmetric lift

 

[JD in DFW]

Make sure you leave 6-8' from the front wall to the front of what ever car you will be lifting on average. The floor foot print needs to be at least 12'x24' and a min. 12' ceiling height. Also as stated a 4" concrete thickness is preferred.
The photo above is the top of the line lift in my opinion. Rotary Assym. with the duel control inbay controls, that's one finger touch up and down with electric lock release. the controls are on both columns, so you can lift or lower from either side of the car/lift. Also note the position of the power unit, up and away from the operator and a cleaner overall look for the shop/garage and added walk around space around the lift.

Lot's of lifts on the market to choose from, keep in mind you get what you pay for with quality, warranty and overall life of the lift.

BTW Chad, nice looking straight racer you have there. Looks good on the black Rotary.

 

[tubeman]

I have plenty of room and I still agree with you I like the ability to be closer to the front wall with an asymmetric lift

Nice lift! Nice car!

 

[chad pickens]

Thanks guys hopegully Ill have my garage cleaned up and finished soon Id like to post some pics.The camaro is a work in progress I have a few more parts to get and then Ill finish it .My garage has taken alot of my racing budget in the last 1 1/2 years. I didnt know it would be so addictive!

 

[sharpe427]

IMHO; a 4 post lift is a better option. It can do anything 2 post can AND some things a 2 post cannot---like alignments. I had a 2 post and it just seemed that the arms were in my way too often. It is nice to have the entire underside of the car 'open' and clear. The price differences seem negligilble, even though the air jacks will add a lot to the cost

 

[chad pickens]

When my car is not on the lift I leave the arms up Im 5' 10" and I just clear the arms, and not as much lost floor space like a 4 post.