Two Post Lift Height

[Will McRay]

I am looking from those who know, what is the height recommended for a two post lift for a GMC Sierra 4WD or a vehicle equivalent in range for a lift. Some lifts are standard at 11.5 ft and offer 2-3 foot extensions. What are the groups thoughts?

 

[Notch1988]

I lift my wifes Yukon XL and my F150 4x4 on my Bendpak XPR10A which is 12' tall and have plenty of height.

 

[cyamaha2007]

The ext height comes into play on odd vehicles like cube vans, service body trucks and vans, also vehicles with ladder racks.

 

[kamesama980]

Take the height of the vehicle and add the lift's lifting height (usually ~6ft) which will give you the clearance you need. (probably add a few inches for error margin)

 

[Notch1988]

Take the height of the vehicle and add the lift's lifting height (usually ~6ft) which will give you the clearance you need. (probably add a few inches for error margin)

To add to this, the height of the vehicle is from the lifting point, not the ground. A two post hoist doesn't care if you've got a stock truck or 12 inches of suspension lift (body lifts do matter).

 

[kamesama980]

To add to this, the height of the vehicle is from the lifting point, not the ground. A two post hoist doesn't care if you've got a stock truck or 12 inches of suspension lift (body lifts do matter).

too true.