Brad,
We here at Snook's Dream Cars have an older two post lift. It is
electric with chains and hydraulic cylinders. I believe they all have
hydraulic cylinders. We don't use it much, but when you need to get the
car off the ground and up into the air, they can't be beat. When we
moved into the new shop I was planning on getting another one, but as we
looked at the limited use (and tight working space when a car is on one)
we decided to hold off. Has not been a problem with only one.
Advice:
1. Get one with the chains going accross the top, not on the floor.
It's a major pain with that cover on the floor to trip over, roll a car
over and collect lots of dirt and oil and grease around.
2. Have it professionally installed. A number of years ago we had ours
installed in a different location by some of the maintenance people who
worked at our factory at the time. A month later it started moving.....
so we called the professionals in!
3. Buy one from your local business that sells and services these
things. There are lots of brands out there advertising in all the mags
and shows, but buying from someone who knows what they are doing and
selling and installing is well worth any extra $$. I believe I was
quoted around $3,500 for a new one, installed.
4. Yes, you do need 220v power to run the thing.
Vroom, vroom,
Jeff
Brad Kahler wrote:
> Susan and I are looking to buy a 2-post style car lift. My
> understanding is there are two types of lifts, hydraulic cylinder
> lifts and electric motor/chain lifts.
>
> Are there any advantages or disadvantages to either type? So far
> what appears to be the best deal or bang for the buck is one from
> Autolifters ( http://www.autolifters.com ), which is the hydraulic
> cylinder type.
>
> They have a special on right now with free shipping through the
> end of November and a free set of truck extenders for use on
> vehicles with running boards (like my 51 dodge truck!).
>
> If any of you have experience with 2 post lifts we sure would like
> to hear what you have to say. Oh yeah, the main reason for
> choosing a 2 post over a 4 post model is the ability of being able
> to change wheels/tires on a 2 post lift.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Brad (Hensley, Arkansas 501-261-7228)
>
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