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Recommend me a 2 post lift
I am looking for a two post top bar lift for a morton shed.
I would be working on some larger trucks also so it would need to be able to push up a lifted f250. I would like to lift around 9 - 10k with out spending over $2500 is that doable? any recommendations? symmetrical or non symmetrical? Thanks for the help! ![]()
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Try your local Craigslist. Sometimes there are great deals.
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Check for dealerships upgrading their shops.
My brothers Toyota dealership built a new facility a while back. They basically tossed 20 or so lifts in perfect working order. He was going to ship me one but it cost as much as buying a new one so....
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I have been searching craigslist for the past few months with no real luck. One of the downsides to the midwest. The few that pop up are in rough shape.
That a good idea for checking with dealers and shops but i am worried about time line. I currently have approval from the wife and I am afraid if I wait a few more months I might end up with a new dinning room set or something ![]() The price can be flexible i just dont want to take any chances with 9000# hanging over you.
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A good friend of mine just installed one of these a few months ago. He is very happy with it.
Cheers, Dave A-7: Two Post Automotive Lifts 7,000 lb Clear Floor 2 Post Car Lift Mohawk’s A-7 model is an asymmetric two post lift with a 7,000 lb. lifting capacity. This asymmetric design allows Mohawk’s A-7 lift to fit in narrow 10’ wide bays while all vehicle doors are fully opened. The A-7 also features a clear floor work area designed for free and easy access around your shop. |
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Mohawk is great but not for 2.5k unless you find used.
Several options here that can pick symmetric or asymmetrically. Shop and Compare the Atlas Overhead 2 Post Lift | GSES I have a bendpak that can do both and I like that is gives flexibility. |
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I helped a buddy install his 10k pound Atlas lift years ago and shopping for my own. Haven't had a problem with it and install was easy. You'll easily find one for under $2500. His will lift a smart car up to a 1 ton dually. Sent from my XT1565 using Tapatalk |
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I wouldn't buy a used lift.
They usually command a high price and have been worn out.
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I've been happy with 'Eagle Equipment' lifts, I have 2 & 4 post lifts from them, about 20 years.
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try searchtempest.com I dont know what a morton shed is, but that's beautiful.
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A friend of mine purchased a used lift from a detailing shop that went under a few years ago. Bendpak with about 10000 lb capacity. Has no problem lifting 3/4 ton and one ton diesel pickups.
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I second Greg smith and Atlas lifts. I have the 10000 lb unit from them, bottom bar not top bar, have had it for 3 years no issues at all, lifts anything I put on it including a buddies 3500 diesel.
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Bendpack is laughed at but fine in my experience.
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Buy a good used Rotary 10k. A used Rotary is safer then a new chinese piece of crap.
Since you're going to be under 8k lb trucks you should put safety first Mohawk is also good quality
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PS Great looking shop Congrats
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Greg smith. I've had mine for 4 years now and it's been flawless.
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There is a "group buy" purchase thread over on Garage Journal. You might want to check it out and get a quote.
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