Vehicle Lifts

[mikebsnyder]

I’m in information paralysis right now. Built my dream shop. 48x80 with 16ft ceilings. Have plenty of 220v and can put air lines where I need. 4 posts look great as a “safe” way but they’re huge and you need rolling tray jacks. 2 posts seem the way to go but I’m not as well versed using them and you still have two (taller) posts in the way walking around the vehicle. I saw then full-rise scissor lifts. Not the type from Harbor Freight where it’s a single lifting unit, but something like the Atlas SLP-9K - lifts from both sides. What am I missing? What are the drawbacks? It looks a whole lot easier to set up than either a 2 or 4 post. It’s out of the way completely when not in use. It still lifts plenty high. It seems it might be a little more obstruction but it seems you can still get to anything go drain, perform exhaust work, etc. With the bars used for heavier vehicles it may impede dropping a ****** but I think you’d still be fine with most cars.

 

[Thedave1164]

It depends on what your needs are, I like the two post, except for the door swing, they are a lot more useful, you can access a lot more of your car underneath

 

[mrcole]

I'm in the same boat - looking at a 2 post vs the Atlas. I'm really liking the atlas due to its low profile.

I would be even more tempted if we could find a group buy price

 

[mikebsnyder]

I see you’re in Indy I’m in Fort Wayne maybe Greg Smith will give us a discount!

 

[chevelle67]

48’x80’, seems there’s enough space for one of each....

 

[JRC3]

... but something like the Atlas SLP-9K - ... It seems it might be a little more obstruction but it seems you can still get to anything go drain, perform exhaust work, etc. With the bars used for heavier vehicles it may impede dropping a ****** but I think you’d still be fine with most cars.

That Atlas would be awesome, I wish I had one. But maybe a big set of jack stands could be used for ****** work with it, not sure. That's why I bought my stands, for trans and exhaust work. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=397383

I've only used them once for a brake job to see how they could be used, mostly so my bud's 17yo could climb around and look under his car while we did his brakes. Next up, Dodge Ram 46RE rebuild.

 

[Wamsutta]

How about a single post lift?

 

[DieselSaves]

I like the looks of the SP7X that Bendpak sells. The scissor mechanism appears to be stronger than the multiple links of the Atlas 9k lift. I seem to remember that Atlas originally came out with SP7X but now Bendpak has their name on it.

 

[WaterBoyz]

Yep, depends on what you will be mostly doing. I'm mostly just general maintenance such as oil changes and brake work and tire rotation. Plus I can store the extra car up high. Besides, it sets the vehicle at the perfect height for blinker fluid changes muffler bearing inspection.

I got the Bendpak HD-9 because a vehicle has almost never fallen off of a 4-post. Also, I'm getting older and don't like getting on all 4's to shop for lift points for a 2-post.

 

[Partsguy57]

I’m in information paralysis right now. Built my dream shop. 48x80 with 16ft ceilings. Have plenty of 220v and can put air lines where I need. 4 posts look great as a “safe” way but they’re huge and you need rolling tray jacks. 2 posts seem the way to go but I’m not as well versed using them and you still have two (taller) posts in the way walking around the vehicle. I saw then full-rise scissor lifts. Not the type from Harbor Freight where it’s a single lifting unit, but something like the Atlas SLP-9K - lifts from both sides. What am I missing? What are the drawbacks? It looks a whole lot easier to set up than either a 2 or 4 post. It’s out of the way completely when not in use. It still lifts plenty high. It seems it might be a little more obstruction but it seems you can still get to anything go drain, perform exhaust work, etc. With the bars used for heavier vehicles it may impede dropping a ****** but I think you’d still be fine with most cars.

I have three lifts... two of them two posts and one four post. Two is the best in my opinion. Put one in and the only regret you will have is not having one earlier.....

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