Vehicle Lifts: 2-post, 4-post, etc (26 Viewers)

[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.

 

[PAToyota]

Yeah... Those things can go wrong quickly... VERY quickly...

 

[knuckle47]

OH MY! A gusher. I can smell the used oils from here….yuk!!

 

[PAToyota]

Not to mention hearing the profanity (#&$(*&&!!!!) changing over to entreaties to one's sacred figures (Oh sweet baby jeebus! Please let it stop!) to quiet sobbing...

 

[Michael B]

Oh what a mess! I believe I would light a match and walk away.

 

[Waorani]

Gotta have the pan all the way up and big valve closed. Would be nice if there was a valve in the tube connected directly to pan. Wouldn't stop all leakage but maybe not as catastrophic. A relief valve on the tank is also a big help so you can dump excess pressure fast.

 

[knuckle47]

You guys know if that’s covered by homeowners insurance? I can’t see even the start of a cleanup and the greasy feel on everything a month later

 

[Waorani]

Don't know. Mine was minor compared to video and mostly ended up on an epoxy floor so fairly easy to clean up.

 

[knuckle47]

Yep…that epoxy floor surprised me on the first cleanup…was a minor spill when an 3/4 empty oil bottle slipped out of my hand so it spilled maybe 1/2 cup. After wiping it up I poured a little acetone on a towel and no trace of oil or slippery residue remained… my go to routine if that happens.

 

[fantic]

My son thinks he might of bent the crazy wheel on the back of the bush hog. I went ahead and put it on the lift to fix the wheel and sharpen blades.

 

[knuckle47]

I need….NEED a bush hog. It’s not really brush or tall grasses but wild blueberry..I don’t want to spend a fortune for one so used works …the land cruiser would get upset if I spent too much.

The old 8N could really do a job out there
@fantic that looks like a great cabinet in front of of the right lift post

 

[fantic]

I need….NEED a bush hog. It’s not really brush or tall grasses but wild blueberry..I don’t want to spend a fortune for one so used works …the land cruiser would get upset if I spent too much.

The old 8N could really do a job out there
@fantic that looks like a great cabinet in front of of the right lift post

The white cabinet. We were doing demo on an old rural post office. There were two of these mail slot cabinets. Just picture it on a big table and turned 90 degrees. It still had tags underneath each slot with peoples last names.