Must have tools when working under a 2 post lift

[Jon's66F100]

I picked up a challenger cl9 for a great price and a great paper trail of where it's been and for what it was used for! The lift was installed and disassembled professionally by the local supplier. I was able to speak with the supplier before I purchased so I feel comfortable with its condition! All that being said, for the guys that have lifts what are some must have tools to have when working on a car in the air? I've already picked up a fluids collector.

 

[winlinmac]

Perhaps extra long ratchets, definitely a smooth maneuverable service cart and extra lighting

 

[OHMS LAW]

What tools would you use if the car were on jack stands

 

[bcradio]

Same tools used for working on it anywhere else.

The only exception i could see is the fluid collector you got.

 

[1950mercury]

Trans jack, air tools,swivel sockets and long extensions

 

[winlinmac]

Definitely a trans jack, I second that

 

[Tim C]

Trans jack, roll cart to use as a work bench underneath, magnetic trays for tools and bolts, work lights on a tripod, the drain pan you mentioned, and a "dead man" or tall jackstand to help stabilize loads and raise/lower axles and suspension parts if the trans jack is too bulky.

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[BlkSlvrdo129]

Maybe some different adapters for the lifting pads if the lift doesn't come with the ones you need i.e., pads for truck frames vs pinch welds. I'd get a foam kneeling pad for setting up the arms, it gets hard on the knees going up and down all day readjusting. I have magnetic trays and magnetic strips on each column for bolts, lug nuts, wrenches i'll be using frequently.

 

[Ncognito]

A transmission drain funnel and a no splatter pad. Makes changing oil almost a no mess proposition.

 

[egnorant]

Helmet...maybe it's just me.

All the previous stuff mentioned too.

I have a hospital adjustable table that is my favorite for holding tools and small parts. This keeps me from stacking stuff on the lift arms, needing to dash in and out to change tools (thus the helmet) or kicking items that just go to the floor without it.

Bruce

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

Long extensions and swivels.... Other than fluid collector, trans/diff jack, rolling tool cart, good lighting (led drop lights).

 

[Jon's66F100]

Thanks guys! I'll be looking for a few of these!

 

[countryroad82]

A set of these. https://excel-equipment.com/titan-4...A81v1deWyKdXzVIJtjd231KB5MCV7VJlMEaAt6r8P8HAQ I'll rarely get under a lift without setting these up. It just makes me feel better. I invested in them at work they thought I was nuts until they saw how stable a truck is on it.

 

[bdelmar2]

Magnetic parts trays, the smaller rectangular ones can stick on the arms and stay there for most vehicles, handy.

 

[Ncognito]

Magnetic parts trays, the smaller rectangular ones can stick on the arms and stay there for most vehicles, handy.

This is great idea, but I prefer the larger ones. I've found the smaller ones can quickly get full with only a handful of lug nuts.