Finally... ordered a 4 Post Lift

[CudamanTom]

After much research here from other's input/advise (thank you)  , a tax refund  and working overtime for extra funds....

I finally placed an order for a 4 post lift from Greg Smith Equipment. 

I got the extra tall so I can walk under it and not hit my head on the runways.
I plan to use it for under the cuda work and for storage of the other cuda to increase space in the shop.
I liked the option to move it in different areas if needed. (caster kit included)
Yes, the 2 post lift has its benefits but for my purposes, the 4 poster will be a better option over all.

Here is what I purchased.
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-Garage-Pro-8000-EXT

For me, it was an extra $275 to have it shipped to my local area, which is worth it. It was $295 but I asked for any kind of discount and they cut the shipping cost just a little. Hey, any discount helps. Right?

It will be delivered to a freight center where I can pick up and bring home in a few days. Then I'll assemble it.
I'll post pics of the assembly.

Just wanted to share my new toy purchase. 

[brads70]

Nice, I'm envious, one for a lift and 2 a shop big enough to put it! 

[70-6pack]

They are great to have. I have 5 of them. Assembly went better each time. You will love it.

[drewcrane]

Yea I saw that one too I like the less than 14 feet of runway length , I hopefully will get one by spring and yes the extended height is very important  post up some pix when you  get it

[71gogreen]

I'm leaning to the 2 post design. The 4 post seems practical, and more stable ,but 37" between the runners seems tight?   

[ToxicWolf]

Definitely time for a party.   

You will love the ability to walk around underneath her.   

[twalker]

Congrats!  It's the best tool in my shop

[Finoke]

Tom, you are going to love it. I just got mine several months ago from greg smith in Newark Delaware. I was able to rent a uhaul trailer to drive down to pick it up.

It went together easily, after looking up assembly that a fellow hobbyist put on YouTube.

I wish I had the ceiling height to do what you did with the extra height. But even with a 10 ft ceiling it is awesome to use. I have a tall stool that I sit on while I'm under the lift. I just have to remember to remove it before lowering 

[Finoke]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HBwm6gI1mxI

[mud man]

I have a two post outside and it is great, however a four post indoors would be nice and a big help when doing suspension work that needs to be at ride height. Congrats!  you will have fun.

[CudamanTom]

Thanks for the comments guys. 

And Tom, thanks for the youtube link. That will be helpful in assembly. I do plan to have my brother or friend help to speed things up.

Pics will come soon.

Tom

[Racer57]

I got that one last summer and I also bought the RJ-35 Sliding Jack. I didn't have the man power available when I needed it to assemble so I paid $600 to have it done by the local Atlas wholesalers. 2 guys had it done in 3hr 30min using a forklift.  The drivers side is very heavy because it has the hyd cyl and cables. If you have access to a forklift get it. After you get it put together and everything leveled up, put the car on it and move it up and down a couple of times to allow the cables to get set better. You'll then most likely need to reset everything again.

Its worth every penny !!   

[CudamanTom]

Thanks Racer,
That's good stuff. 

[roadman5312]

When I got my lift I was in heaven, enjoy Tom. Your going to love it.

[Racer57]

When I realized that I was going to be unable to assemble the lift myself, I called Greg Smith in Indy where I bought mine from to ask about installers. They gave me the number of their contractor. I called and they were going to be at least 2 weeks before they could get to me. They gentleman I spoke too told me to call the toll free number for Atlas. He said the units were basically the same and since Atlas was a much larger company, they had a better network of installers. Called Atlas and they asked me where I lived and gave me the number of an installer that lives 30min away and was here the next day.