4 Post Lift Opinions

Windy City · 08-02-2009, 09:24 PM

Does anyone have any experience with 4 post lifts? I am looking to purchase and install one in the next 3 weeks so I can maximize garage space. I am looking at the Rotary brand, they seem to be more costly but I am guessing one will get what they pay for. Anyone here have any first hand experience? Thanks

Zabo · 08-02-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Windy City

Does anyone have any experience with 4 post lifts? I am looking to purchase and install one in the next 3 weeks so I can maximize garage space. I am looking at the Rotary brand, they seem to be more costly but I am guessing one will get what they pay for. Anyone here have any first hand experience? Thanks

Only two post, but I'd hit up review sites and google your brains out. I'd think you'd have a little less to worry about anchoring the thing over a 2 post and it'd be easier to lift..

But it is a 4 post so duh it's going to be more expensive than a 2 post lift, but space saving would be win in this case. My only worry about them is storing anything under it and having the lift jack blow out. Then again that's a hazard with any lift so I guess it's install and store at your own risk.

speedster · 08-02-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Windy City

Does anyone have any experience with 4 post lifts? I am looking to purchase and install one in the next 3 weeks so I can maximize garage space. I am looking at the Rotary brand, they seem to be more costly but I am guessing one will get what they pay for. Anyone here have any first hand experience? Thanks

I have a Bend Pak 4 poster in the garage and would not trade it for the world. May be a little pricier than some of the other ones, but do you really ever want to worry about your car crashing down on your head ??

And to address Zabo's valid concern - there are mechanical interlocks every 4 inches that require 60 psi of air pressure to override when lowering. (i.e. The lift is defaulted to a locked position with no operator input - very safe - won't crush anything below if the hydraulics fail) In addition there is a redundant set of interlocks that engage if any of the cables were to fail)

Vash · 08-02-2009, 09:48 PM

2 posts are not a problem if it's a good quality lift with proper rating.

Windy City · 08-02-2009, 10:21 PM

Thanks speedster, that is the other companies lift I was looking at. I have no concerns about the stacked storage. I believe 4 post is the only way to go for my application as I have many other vehicles I may want to use it with for service or motorcycle/4 wheeler storage. My only concern are the little things you don't find out until after you own one. I appreciate the response.

speedster · 08-02-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Windy City

Thanks speedster, that is the other companies lift I was looking at. I have no concerns about the stacked storage. I believe 4 post is the only way to go for my application as I have many other vehicles I may want to use it with for service or motorcycle/4 wheeler storage. My only concern are the little things you don't find out until after you own one. I appreciate the response.

I can't think of anything that has come up after it was set up. Works like a charm. You should be good to go.

Vash · 08-02-2009, 10:28 PM

You can get a 2 post with a parking plate. Normally you only need 4 post if your lifting over 9000.

http://www.bendpak.com/products/auto...lifts/pl-7.php

Guess that's not good for wrenching however.

pastohio · 08-03-2009, 09:44 AM

I have had lifts for years in many homes I have owned, be careful, I personally don't like two posters because they have a tendency to bounce around a lot while doing work to the car PLUS I don't like the suspension being stretched as the wheels hang down....ALSO most home garages will NOT support a two poster, to be safe you need at least 6 inches of hard concrete and most house garage floors can vary all over in the slab, from 2 1/2 inches to 4 inches....many builders DON'T pour this thick, plus you really can't use a two poster very easily for double stacking because there is no place to mount the drip trays...I know some people like two posters...TWO Posters have to be bolted down, many of the new 4 posters do NOT need to be bolted down, and can be moved with optional caster kits !! I am giving you my $.02

shank0668 · 08-03-2009, 02:57 PM

^6 inches? Well i will have to think this when the next garage goes up.

Vash · 08-03-2009, 03:03 PM

Well he said his goal was parking space.

Show-Me-SS · 08-03-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Windy City

Does anyone have any experience with 4 post lifts? I am looking to purchase and install one in the next 3 weeks so I can maximize garage space. I am looking at the Rotary brand, they seem to be more costly but I am guessing one will get what they pay for. Anyone here have any first hand experience? Thanks

I know 2 people who have rotary lifts. One guy is a mechanic and has a 2 post the other guy has a 4 post mostly for storage. They both like thier lifts a lot. Rotary is one of the best brands out there and it's built in th US. I plan on buying a Direct -Lift Pro Park 8S it is also made by rotary but is built in China. It cost have of the price of the rotary. Thier website says it's built in China at an American owned plant and is ALI/ETL certified after spending almost all my money on the camaro I wish I could afford the rotary but I just don't have that much $. Here is a link to the website I will be buying from http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Di...pro-park8s.htm

heinzd01 · 08-03-2009, 05:52 PM

In 2004, I put together a spreadsheet to help me compare 70+ lift brands & models. I decided on a Bend-Pak HD-9 with a 9000 lb capacity. I needed 9000 minimum to lift a Ford Excursion.

I've been happy with the Bend-Pak.

Windy City · 08-03-2009, 10:37 PM

Thanks guys for all the help. I am looking at the Rotary or the Bend brands. Both seem able although the Bend brand is a little cheaper. I have no desire to use a 2 post, it will not work for my applications. I picked up a brochure at Bloomington Gold on the Rotary, their Revolution 9. Seems like a good product. I am going to call both companies and get a bottom line # with delivery, then decide. I would like to be able to lift my Ford Super Duty if I need too. Guess I better check the weight on it first. Thanks for all the good words, I appreciate it.

Kyle.Gilmour · 03-22-2011, 10:53 AM

I have been Googling my ass off for two weeks... only recently did i stumble across a couple C5 pages... haha.. too funny.

I am building a brand new 30x50 garage and I think the Bend Pak 9D will be a great fit.. thanks for the insight here guys.

Speedster.... get on that DYNO!

08-02-2009, 09:24 PM	#1
Windy City Drives: Not enough room here! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,016	4 Post Lift Opinions Does anyone have any experience with 4 post lifts? I am looking to purchase and install one in the next 3 weeks so I can maximize garage space. I am looking at the Rotary brand, they seem to be more costly but I am guessing one will get what they pay for. Anyone here have any first hand experience? Thanks

03-22-2011, 10:53 AM	#14
Kyle.Gilmour Charter Circle Member Drives: 427 LSX- with TWINS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back in Michigan!! Do miss ATX and my Tejas friends Posts: 2,745 View My Garage	I have been Googling my ass off for two weeks... only recently did i stumble across a couple C5 pages... haha.. too funny. I am building a brand new 30x50 garage and I think the Bend Pak 9D will be a great fit.. thanks for the insight here guys. Speedster.... get on that DYNO! __________________

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08-02-2009, 09:48 PM	#4
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	2 posts are not a problem if it's a good quality lift with proper rating.

08-02-2009, 10:21 PM	#5
Windy City Drives: Not enough room here! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,016	Thanks speedster, that is the other companies lift I was looking at. I have no concerns about the stacked storage. I believe 4 post is the only way to go for my application as I have many other vehicles I may want to use it with for service or motorcycle/4 wheeler storage. My only concern are the little things you don't find out until after you own one. I appreciate the response.

08-02-2009, 10:28 PM	#7
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	You can get a 2 post with a parking plate. Normally you only need 4 post if your lifting over 9000. http://www.bendpak.com/products/auto...lifts/pl-7.php Guess that's not good for wrenching however.

08-03-2009, 09:44 AM	#8
pastohio Drives: Indy Pace Car Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 247 View My Garage	I have had lifts for years in many homes I have owned, be careful, I personally don't like two posters because they have a tendency to bounce around a lot while doing work to the car PLUS I don't like the suspension being stretched as the wheels hang down....ALSO most home garages will NOT support a two poster, to be safe you need at least 6 inches of hard concrete and most house garage floors can vary all over in the slab, from 2 1/2 inches to 4 inches....many builders DON'T pour this thick, plus you really can't use a two poster very easily for double stacking because there is no place to mount the drip trays...I know some people like two posters...TWO Posters have to be bolted down, many of the new 4 posters do NOT need to be bolted down, and can be moved with optional caster kits !! I am giving you my $.02

08-03-2009, 02:57 PM	#9
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	^6 inches? Well i will have to think this when the next garage goes up.

08-03-2009, 03:03 PM	#10
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Well he said his goal was parking space.

08-03-2009, 05:52 PM	#12
heinzd01 Drives: 2010 SS RS, 1976 Type LT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jamestown, OH (East of Dayton) Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	In 2004, I put together a spreadsheet to help me compare 70+ lift brands & models. I decided on a Bend-Pak HD-9 with a 9000 lb capacity. I needed 9000 minimum to lift a Ford Excursion. I've been happy with the Bend-Pak.

08-03-2009, 10:37 PM	#13
Windy City Drives: Not enough room here! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,016	Thanks guys for all the help. I am looking at the Rotary or the Bend brands. Both seem able although the Bend brand is a little cheaper. I have no desire to use a 2 post, it will not work for my applications. I picked up a brochure at Bloomington Gold on the Rotary, their Revolution 9. Seems like a good product. I am going to call both companies and get a bottom line # with delivery, then decide. I would like to be able to lift my Ford Super Duty if I need too. Guess I better check the weight on it first. Thanks for all the good words, I appreciate it.