2 Post Lift Advice

[don justham]

Hi,
I am in the market for a two post lift. I believe with asymmetrical arms. I know that there are articles in the archives but I wanted to get some current advice. Looking for the best value for the money. I have heard that the Rotary is one of the best but they are a bit pricey. Your recommendations based on experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Don
C3 Owner

[Dick W.]

Re: 2 Post Lift Advice

You get what you pay for. Rotary is one of the best on the market. I have two of them. They spent the extra money to get certified by the American Lift Institute (ALI). A lot of your low end lifts have not done so and leave you wondering about the safety. All of the major manufacturers have this certification.

[Walt W.]

Re: 2 Post Lift Advice

Don, I have had a Rotary for 15 Yrs. Bought from a Chev dealer who had closed. It's a swing arm type. Never had a problem

Walt

[Chuck S.]

Re: 2 Post Lift Advice

One thing to consider for two post lifts is that the foundation slab of most existing garages is not adequate for installation even if you have head room for a lift. Residential construction normally provides a nominal 4" foundation thickness...I believe you need 8" thickness for a two post lift. Ideally, you would be able to plan a lift installation before the building is built. There was a thread on this here about a coon's age back...you might check the archives.

[Gary J.]

RE: 2 Post Lift Advice

I also have a Rotary 2 post lift. One of the best investment in my shop. You may can call a couple of dealers to see if they have any used one.

Gary Jaynes
#3503

[Dick W.]

Re: RE: 2 Post Lift Advice

Chuck, et al, I believe that Rotary requires a minimum of a 5 1/2" slab

[Dave K.]

Re: 2 Post Lift Advice

Don,

I puchased a 7000 # 2 post lift from Auto Lifters of America over 10 years ago and have been quite happy with it. I could have purchased a 9000 # lift but felt that I did not need the extra capacity. This lift was made in Wichita, Kan. and was cheaper than most competitive lifts. My friend and a fellow NCRS member, who runs a commercial resto shop has an identical one to mine.

Auto Lifters is now All American Lift. I've visited their web page and their lifts look very well designed and I believe that they are made in the USA and still located in Kansas. I think that you can purchase a 9000# lift now for the price that I paid for a 7000# lift 10 years ago. That's what Chinese competiton has done.

I agree that the Rotary Lift is about the best one can buy. My son, who is a self employeed mechanic, has a 10,000 # Rorary Lift in his shop, but the lift was very expensive. For typical home resto duty, you do not need an expensive lift but one that is safe and well designed.

Regards,
Dave K.

[Wayne W.]

Re: Two Post. with Aasymmetrical Arm

This is The best on the marked for the money by far.

[daniel cavendish]

Re: Two Post. with Aasymmetrical Arm

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Thats the best laugh I've had in a long time!! ( I know some who would do this.) *NM*

[Kieran A.]

Re: Two Post. with Aasymmetrical Arm

I have an Eagle two post asymmetric lift and an Eagle four post storage lift. Both were reasonably priced and well constructed. They have been in use for nearly five years without a problem. Definetly get the asymmetric so you can open the doors while the car is on the lift. Regards,Kieran #11373

[Chuck S.]

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[Roy B.]

That may be me when I was poor *NM*

[Gary C.]

Height Clearance & Floor thickness

10 ft ceiling will work with the on the ground hydralic line and cable for Corvettes. 12 ft ceiling is generally the minimum height requirement for overhead cables for 2 post lift. Have had both type of lifts and both worked well. Floor thickness should be a minimum of 5 1/2 to 6 inches and preferrably into a concrete slab beam. Make sure you get an American made lift not a Chinese import for safety concerns. There are plenty of American made lifts in Wichita, KS and Ft.Worth, TX. Good luck, Gary....

[Wayne W.]

Re: Two Post. with Aasymmetrical Arm

It comes with a set of safety chocks too, no extra charge.