4 Post Lifts best product

[Got JOB]

I will purchase a 4 post lift soon. What types do you have or think is best?

[4Cruizn]

I will purchase a 4 post lift soon. What types do you have or think is best?

Wish I had one of those!!  I jelious!!            Sorry don't have anymore info for ya . . 

[chevyconvert]

resurrection time

This seems like it should have been a good thread, but no replies?

After researching these, I'm leaning toward the Direct lift propark 7000 for quality and value.
http://www.bencostuff.com/products/lifts/direct/propark7.html

Any input?

[dougs bs23]

heres another source that a friend has recomended to me 
www.gregsmithequipment.com

[tactransman]

When it comes to four post lifts, I love the Rotary  http://www.rotarylift.com/

[fishn4cuda]

heres another source that a friend has recomended to me 
www.gregsmithequipment.com

Very nice lifts and very reasonably priced. I bought two last year (4 post style).

[chevyconvert]

fishn'....did you get the propark 7000?

[fishn4cuda]

yes.

[Got JOB]

Revolution by Rotary 7000lb. XLT, a little  wider and 63" under the ramps. I love it.

[ChallengerGary]

I've only ever used/had 2 post lifts.  WHat are the advantages/disadvantages of the 4 posts?  I need to get a lift in my new home-shop and am trying to get one for as little as possible...

[jeryst]

If you're putting safety at the top of the list, I would go with the Backyard Buddy. A little more expensive, but if you look at the design, you'll see what I mean. All lifts, where the bed rides up in channels in the legs are prone to kickout if not stable or level. They are made to be bolted to the floor, even though you can get wheel kits for them. The BB lift overcomes this by having solid sleeves that completely surround the legs, making it virtually impossible for the legs to kick out. I've looked at a lot of 4-post lifts, and when I get one, the Backyard Buddy is the one I'm going to get. Your car, and your life are worth the extra money.

[tactransman]

I've only ever used/had 2 post lifts.  WHat are the advantages/disadvantages of the 4 posts?  I need to get a lift in my new home-shop and am trying to get one for as little as possible...

Two post makes it easier to get to suspension stuff,brakes etc. (need a higher ceiling though)
Four posts are nice for lower ceiling garages and doing exhaust work the clearance to things doesn't change when you let the car on the ground.

[ChallengerGary]

So if ceiling height is not a factor, I should go with a 2 post, right?  Cost is a factor however...

[tactransman]

So if ceiling height is not a factor, I should go with a 2 post, right?  Cost is a factor however...

Yes, I would,cost are about the same. You need at least a 12 foot ceiling though.

[jeryst]

Other advantages of a 4-post lift:

    1. With a wheel-kit, you can move it around your garage, even with a car on it. Move the lift and/or your car out of the way. Even roll your car
        outside while it is on the lift. Gives you the utmost in versatility and flexibility. A 2-post lift never moves once it's installed.
    2. Gives you an extra parking space. When you're not working on your car, just raise it up to get it out of the way, or to pull another car underneath.
        I would never do that with a 2-post lift.
    3. Storage. When not needed for working on your car, you can get inexpensive panels to go between the runways to make it a solid platform. Then you
        can park ATV's and other stuff on it to get them out of the way. Can't do that with a 2-post lift.
    4. Safety. A car can't fall off of a properly designed 4-post lift.
    5. A 2-post lift should be professionally installed. Concrete must have certain specifications, etc. Bolts must be installed in the concrete.
       Just bolt the 4-post lift together and use. It can even be used on a gravel or dirt floor as long as its level.