Car Lift Questions

I like the 4 post. It does make lifting the wheels harder, but for most things it is easy to drive on, get out and raise the car (remove the ramps and install the safety blocks)

The 2 post you have to get under the car to set the arms and if it isn't just right might have the car come off the lift.

Yeah, to do brakes or install engine from underside a 2 post would be easier. I built my Dart on a 4 post lift including the engine from the bottom just like the factory. Also installed engine from the top on the lift, just raised the lift high enough to clear the legs on the cherry picker.

Ideal would be to have both, but for most of us that isn't an option, so the 4 post with a rolling jack bridge (about $500)

Check out Greg Smith Equipment for the different size lifts and accessories.

One thing should have done was more research on the lifts. Mine is a 13' long ramp, 7000 lbs lift and my 95 Dodge 2500 extended cab truck will not fit on it, too long and about to the weight limit.

I would get one with at least 14' long ramps (they are wider as well as longer) To get another I would get a 12,000 lbs lift that is wide enough for a ton dually. Not much more money but can lift whatever you want except large commercial vehicle.