Just finished assembly and fine tuning of my new 4 post lift. No more crawling around under old rust for this old man. Wish I could have done it many years ago.
Mike Burns 1940 Chev 1/2 ton 1953 Chev 1/2 ton 1950 Studebaker Starlight Coupe 1947 Indian Chief 1943 Indian 741
I did that and 2012 and that is by far the best tool in the garage and great for our aging bones!
1953 Chevrolet 3100 261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done In the DITY Gallery Video of the 261 running
1964 GMC 1000 305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
Bought one 4 years ago. Best investment in my back, ever!
Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
Lots of different opinions on 2 vs 4 post lifts but almost zero argument on which is better when joints get old and muscles aren't as flexible. My 2 post gathers dust now while the 4 post gets a near daily workout. I did get rolling jacks for the 4 post so one can do brakes, suspension, etc, all at a comfortable height. If I got down to position the arms on the 2 post it would take at least two of the young skinny guys to stand the old fat guy back upright.
Evan, you make a completely valid point, every garage needs both a 4 post and two post lift. Every time I do a tire rotation, I tell myself about the value of a two post
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1953 Chevrolet 3100 261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done In the DITY Gallery Video of the 261 running
1964 GMC 1000 305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
Which one did you get Mike? Seems to me the rolling jack is the great equalizer to the 2 post, plus I can store my vette on it to save a space. Sucks that bendpack went to standard gray paint. I don't want any gray in my shop.
Allen Yeah, well, that's just like, you know , your opinion, man - The Dude
1948 Chevy 3600 - goal Original restoration, Current Stage 1 - Disassembly and getting body in primer 1954 GMC 3100 goal Hot Rod, Current Stage 1 - Get body in primer 1931 Ford Model A 5 window Coupe - Old Skool Hot Rod 1945 Ford 2N Tractor - Runs great 1964 Ford 2000 Tractor - Use it every week 1974 Stingray Corvette
I bought the Titan extended version. A little taller and a little longer. I was talking to a guy who had the standard version and he said that his Ford F150 wouldn't fit under it, and barely fit on top, lengthwise. So I bought the EXT version, and am glad that I did. A friend helped me move the heavy pieces around to approximate locations, and from there I assembled it myself. I'm basically happy with the quality, instructions, and etc. I've only had it for a couple of months, but already love it. I didn't spring for the rolling jack, but it would be a nice addition. Mine came with a sliding jack tray that I think will meet most of my needs, plus I'm somewhat of a tightwad.
Mike Burns 1940 Chev 1/2 ton 1953 Chev 1/2 ton 1950 Studebaker Starlight Coupe 1947 Indian Chief 1943 Indian 741
I guess you just became the most popular guy on the block.
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