Vehicle Lifts: 2-post, 4-post, etc

[Ol Yeller]

Apologies if this is a repost as I recall some discussion on pogo stick supports earlier in this thread. I bought this one a few days ago and can totally endorse its quality, especially for the price, if you need one. And anyone that has a 2 post lift needs at least one if not two of these.

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I have the version with foot pedal, it’s only more handy in some situations, not often.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I have the version with foot pedal, it’s only more handy in some situations, not often.
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I looked at that one but decided to keep it simple. That would be handy though in a spot where you can't turn the adjusting handle.

 

[Waorani]

Look identical to the stands I've got except color. They've worked out well.

 

[PAToyota]

Apologies if this is a repost as I recall some discussion on pogo stick supports earlier in this thread. [SNIP] And anyone that has a 2 post lift needs at least one if not two of these.

The two things to remember are to use them and to remove them before lowering the lift...

 

[ace10]

Make yourself a reminder sign.

I use magnets to keep them in place, covering the motor actuator button.

 

[Waorani]

Told myself I wouldn't do it - but I did. Lowered car down on an oil drain tank. Barely made a noise but I heard it and stopped. Bad thing is I probably looked right at it walking up to lower lift. Cheap HF tank so was able to straighten fairly easily.

 

[PAToyota]

Yep. You're likely going to do it at least once - and hopefully that once is enough!

 

[knuckle47]

@Waorani I have that same oil tank. The first time I had drained it I pumped the air up to about 40lbs and opened the valve,,,,BIG MISTAKE.

Cleaned up oil for 2 hours.. it only needs a few psi and it flows easily

 

[Waorani]

@Waorani I have that same oil tank. The first time I had drained it I pumped the air up to about 40lbs and opened the valve,,,,BIG MISTAKE.

Cleaned up oil for 2 hours.. it only needs a few psi and it flows easily

I did the same thing. Fortunately oil didn't make it to the ceiling! After that I added a relief valve to dump pressure fast. Also don't like the little regulator on it and rigged up a separate hose/regulator to more easily control pressure. You're right - only a few psi is all you need.