[Tigers] 2-post versus 4-post Lifts

[Chris Thompson]

I installed a 4-post in my last garage, and found it to be the best tool 
in the garage, even though I used it primarily for stacking cars.  While 
probably not recommended, I did wheel work by simply using a 
transmission jack to support the car while slightly lowering the lift 
and never had any problems.  Mine was bolted to the floor - not sure I 
would have tried that if the lift was on casters.  That garage was only 
24'x24' and never felt that being able to move the lift would have 
benefited me in any way.  I also installed it on an existing slab with 
no worries.

New garage has room for 8 cars if I put in 3 lifts, but with the current 
prices of cars that I want, it doesn't look like I'll need them unless 
things change.....

Best Regards,

Chris
B382000331

On 1/28/2016 9:56 PM, Stephen Waybright via Tigers wrote:
> If primary use is storage, I'd get a 4 post. I bought one from Greg 
> Smith Equipment for my previous house for the Tiger. It's OK for 
> occasional service work, though not with the same accessibility as a 2 
> post, plus it was a reasonably easy DIY assembly, and I did not have 
> to worry about the slab thickness/strength like a 2 post. It was also 
> useful with the casters to move it easily a couple times, especially 
> when I had it first set up.
>
> Either way, you'll want to look into raising your garage door rails 
> for maximum clearance.
>
> I'm considering getting one of each for my current garage, one for 
> storage and one for service work.
>
> Stephen Waybright
>
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> *From:* Brian Glenn via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
>
> Hi All,
> I'm getting ready to pour the foundation of a new garage and want to 
> have it prepped to receive a new lift.
> I've been research 2-post and 4-post systems and want to get some 
> feedback from the group.
> One 4-post I reviewed has casters for easy moving and that is appealing.
> I have plenty of room 24'x36', but need to stack cars.
> Up until now, I've made due with floor jacks and stands, so I want to 
> do it right.
> The group's advise would be most appreciated,
> Brian
> Brian Glenn
>
>
>
>

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