Twin post garage lifts. Again (sorry)

[LGNDLT5]

Anticipating the ability to install a twin post lift in a new garage project in the fall (Oct.). I know everybody has had there fill of this type of question but I would appreciate any recommendations (cost is an issue) for products that should be avoided and or your experiences. Also I will have somewhat limited ceiling height 10". Anyway I appreciate any input and, thanks in advance. John R. Sullivan "91 #283 polo saddle original owner.

[Pete]

John,come over my place you can see my 2 post.

I build the garage around/for the lift.

I like 2 post, it can do everything a 4 post can and then some, no extra work for suspension or brake work also takes up less room in the garage.

The only good thing about a 4 post that i can think of is "drive up and lift"


Pete

[WB9MCW]

My buddy Mike of Mike's Automotive in Wonder Lake has two 2-Post Lifts,

My Z has been up many times on them -- My T-Bird even Mama's Grand Marquis

He works the heck out of them 6 days a week for years and years now and no problems.

I do not know the brand name however. But I could find out.

I bet the brand Pete is using are good ones too Plus Pete has worked his for years now as well. Many a Z up and down on his no doubt.

[jrd1990zr1]

I bought a 9000 # assymetric Eagle lift at Corvetts at Carlisle about 3 years ago. Installed it myself, toughest job was taking it out of the bolted up crate. Price was right for someone who does not use the lift daily. Has been working fine.

Best tip I can give is to get assymetric arms. They put the car further rear of the posts so you can open the doors wider while on the lift. This is very handy on a C-4. Shop around.

:cheers:

[threestar40]

I bought a 9000 # assymetric Eagle lift at Corvetts at Carlisle about 3 years ago. Installed it myself, toughest job was taking it out of the bolted up crate. Price was right for someone who does not use the lift daily. Has been working fine.

Best tip I can give is to get assymetric arms. They put the car further rear of the posts so you can open the doors wider while on the lift. This is very handy on a C-4. Shop around.

:cheers:

I don't think his ceiling is tall enough for an assymetric.

I have a floor plate design because of my 10 foot ceiling.

As far as I know there is no assymetic manufactured with a floor plate?

Rick =)

[jrd1990zr1]

I don't think his ceiling is tall enough for an assymetric.

I have a floor plate design because of my 10 foot ceiling.

As far as I know there is no assymetic manufactured with a floor plate?

Rick =)


My Eagle assymetric lift has a floor plate.

I can measure the posts if the OP wants the info.

John

[LGNDLT5]

John,come over my place you can see my 2 post.

I build the garage around/for the lift.

I like 2 post, it can do everything a 4 post can and then some, no extra work for suspension or brake work also takes up less room in the garage.

The only good thing about a 4 post that i can think of is "drive up and lift"


Pete

Pete. Thanks for the invitation. I will take you up on it. Just gotta find a bit of free time. I'll get in touch. Thanks. John :cheers:

[LGNDLT5]

My Eagle assymetric lift has a floor plate.

I can measure the posts if the OP wants the info.

John
John/Rick. OK Assymmetric. vs. floor plate??. I have been looking at the "short" twin posts and the taller ones with and with out a cross brace at the top. Does the floor plate replace the top brace? Researching but still in the confused a bit (a lot) stage. The initial list is narrowed down a bit: all 9000 LB., Titan HD2P-9000AF NO top brace shorter free standing posts. Same brand Titan, With top brace, same number except suffix "AC" on part number. Both same price. Next; Dannmar (now called Admiral) Factory refurbished a bit more$. North American Auto Equipt. with top brace. Price about the same. Last one Atlas brand. These all are priced about $1400-$1500. OR does anyone have a recommendation or? Any familiarity with these brands or experiened problems? Pete, Which one do you have? Thanks for all the assistance. John :handshak:

[LGNDLT5]

I bought a 9000 # assymetric Eagle lift at Corvetts at Carlisle about 3 years ago. Installed it myself, toughest job was taking it out of the bolted up crate. Price was right for someone who does not use the lift daily. Has been working fine.

Best tip I can give is to get assymetric arms. They put the car further rear of the posts so you can open the doors wider while on the lift. This is very handy on a C-4. Shop around.

:cheers:
Thanks, great suggestion. I understand . Thanks for your thoughts . very helpful. John:)

[jrd1990zr1]

John/Rick. OK Assymmetric. vs. floor plate??. I have been looking at the "short" twin posts and the taller ones with and with out a cross brace at the top. Does the floor plate replace the top brace? Researching but still in the confused a bit (a lot) stage. The initial list is narrowed down a bit: all 9000 LB., Titan HD2P-9000AF NO top brace shorter free standing posts. Same brand Titan, With top brace, same number except suffix "AC" on part number. Both same price. Next; Dannmar (now called Admiral) Factory refurbished a bit more$. North American Auto Equipt. with top brace. Price about the same. Last one Atlas brand. These all are priced about $1400-$1500. OR does anyone have a recommendation or? Any familiarity with these brands or experiened problems? Pete, Which one do you have? Thanks for all the assistance. John :handshak:

There are two styles of lifting arms. Symmetric which means the arms are essentially the same lenght and asymmetric which has longer rear arms which places the car door further back. (My door opening comment)

All two post lifts need to get the hydraulic fluid from the pump to the two posts and equilizer cables to keep the car level side to side. Many two post lifts have the cables and the hydraulic piping over the top of the car. (increasing the height requirement since they must be above the car in the maximum height position) An alternative is the floor plate where the piping and cables cross between the posts under a piece of steel, beveled so a car can go over it.

Hope this helps explain. BTW I think I paid about $1600 with shipping for my eagle two post about 4 years ago.

John :cheers:

[WB9MCW]

An alternative is the floor plate where the piping and cables cross between the posts under a piece of steel, beveled so a car can go over it.

This is what my buddy Mike has.

The plates are a bit beat up now but he runs many cars a day over them for 8 years now and the lifts still work great -- a few repairs on the hyd rams and pump I think he has done.

[LGNDLT5]

There are two styles of lifting arms. Symmetric which means the arms are essentially the same lenght and asymmetric which has longer rear arms which places the car door further back. (My door opening comment)

All two post lifts need to get the hydraulic fluid from the pump to the two posts and equilizer cables to keep the car level side to side. Many two post lifts have the cables and the hydraulic piping over the top of the car. (increasing the height requirement since they must be above the car in the maximum height position) An alternative is the floor plate where the piping and cables cross between the posts under a piece of steel, beveled so a car can go over it.
John :cheers:
This helped quite a bit. Now I am sure thanks for your comments and time responding. John

[WB9MCW]

My buddy Mike's Brand is Challenger by AAMCO

They have many models including a low height 9,000# model

Here is a local Chicago Dealer of the Lifts
>>> http://automotiveshopequipment.net/pages/Challenger%20Lifts/Chal.htm

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/lift.jpg

[LGNDLT5]

My buddy Mike's Brand is Challenger by AAMCO

They have many models including a low height 9,000# model

Here is a local Chicago Dealer of the Lifts
>>> http://automotiveshopequipment.net/pages/Challenger%20Lifts/Chal.htm

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/lift.jpg
Thanks for your help Brian!:) John