I'm ready for a lift. My primary need is for working on my cars, but as my collection grows an extra storage spot would be nice. The only company I can seem to find that makes a two-post that also is designed to store cars is Mohawk. I don't know much about them, and am struggling to find pricing. Anybody know of other two-post lifts that can also be used for storage?
Two-Post Lift Rated for Storage?
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wssix99
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You are not going to find them. Two post lifts (unlike 4 post lifts) induce large bending moments on the concrete slab and make the anchors a critical element. The lifts can take it, but the sustained loads on the anchors over time are less certain.
I continue to be surprised that Mohawk continues to endorse and support this.
4 post lifts are also much easier for storage. One doesn't need to worry about centering the load as much and the on-off process is much faster.
I continue to be surprised that Mohawk continues to endorse and support this.
4 post lifts are also much easier for storage. One doesn't need to worry about centering the load as much and the on-off process is much faster.
Is there something you recommend in a four-post that has a built-in jack for wheel removal? Frankly, a lot of my jobs at home are swapping wheels/brake jobs/suspension adjustments.
wssix99
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I have a two post lift for suspension work (and I thought transmission work) and four post lifts for storage. As I've used them, I've found the four post lift is fabulous for just about everything and I'm getting tired of crawling around on the ground to get the two post lift arms set up to lift cars. (That was a job for a younger me.)
I'm pretty sure most lift companies have bridge jacks like this that roll between the 4 post ramps:
The four post lift plus the jacks will be more expensive, but it should be much more versatile, especially if one is looking to use the lift for storage.
I'm pretty sure most lift companies have bridge jacks like this that roll between the 4 post ramps:
The four post lift plus the jacks will be more expensive, but it should be much more versatile, especially if one is looking to use the lift for storage.
I ordered one of those bridge jacks with my 4 post lift. I works very well. A cheaper alternative, which I also have, is to buy the heavy duty bridge that 4 post lift manufacturers offer and use a bottle jacks to lift your car. The four post lift is easier for wheel changing since you have a nice deck on which to store the tire instead of lifting it up and down from the floor.