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Re: 2 vs 4 post lifts

To: Matt <mbarre@juno.com>
Subject: Re: 2 vs 4 post lifts
From: James Juhas <james.f.juhas@snet.net>
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:01:51 -0500
I have an Eagle 4 post lift.  Exhaust systems are a breeze because 
everything is exposed; would be more difficult with the 2-post.  I use 
scissors and bottle jacks strategically placed on the ramps and 
sometimes on 2x6 wood or on a special steel "sawhorse" I built to lift 
and support cars for driveline and suspension work.  this worked out 
very well for dropping the axle on my Sprite for a spring change.  For 
my use, I don't think a 2-post would be more versatile.

Tire changes are easy enough with my floor jacks and jack stands if 
necessary.  When the lift is clear, I love it for an oil change.

Matt wrote:

>I don't think I have seen this discussed before...   Has anyone had the
>pleasure of owning both a 4 post and a 2 post lift before?  I had been
>thinking a 4 poster with rollers would be the way to go for the ability to
>move it around as well as ease of stacking cars.  The 2 posters seem a little
>less expensive and allow you to work on the wheels & suspension a little
>easier...
>Any thoughts on the virtues of one over the other?
>As I get close to actually buying one I thought I would take a moment and
>consider the options.
>Thanks,
>Matt




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