for those with 2 post question

[Michael F.]

1. what do you have
2. why did you chose that brand
3. what do you like and not like about it
4. height of columns and min garage ceiling height
5. do you store your car with it raised for long periods, any problems if you do of have
6. problems you have had with it
I will be using for c2/3 and c5

thanks.

[Bill M.]

Re: for those with 2 post question

Auto Lifter (gone)
American made
simple to instal never had a problem over 12 years
around 7 foot ceiling 10'4"
always a mid year on it
93 convertible was a pain in the ass to lift creoss brace in way

[Gary C.]

Re: for those with 2 post question

Michael,

Suggest you speak with Mark Tulley. Mark's a fellow NCRS member and a subject matter expert on lifts. Mark is a member of this forum and he's listed in the Community Member pull down list.

Main thing is make sure whatever you buy is SAFE and certified! A 2 post lift is not ideal for storage.

JMTCW,

Gary
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4. Have had two shops:
# 1 - had 10 ft studs for an inside height of 10' 4 1/4", with 1/4" plywood ceiling. 2 post lift symmetric with tray on the floor to cover the inter post hydraulic hose and cable. This was a 7,000 lb lift. Used hydraulic jack fluid.
# 2 - had 12 ft studs for an inside height of 12' 4 1/4", with 1/4" plywood ceiling. 2 post lift asymmetric (with the inter post hydraulic hose and cables overhead. This was a 12,000 lb lift. Used automatic transmission fluid.

With a C1/C2 on the lift; Lift # 1 would adequately work for a 6 ft tall or shorter person, Lift #2 will also work for an over 6 ft person under the car.

C4 and up have a lower ride height and require a lift point adapter. One of my friends used a BMW lift point adapter until the Corvette J43625 Lift Pad Adapter was available.