4 post lift vs. 2 post lift. Pros and Cons.

I have to disagree with the storage comment. depending on shop size,and distance from door you are limited. 10 foot overhead door in my shop opens 10 feet into garage,raised car limits how far door can be opened. I guess with a car on the hoist it may be different. My truck with a topper on the back i cant open shop door fully.

If you have never used either, i strongly suggest you go somewhere that has a two post and set up your car on it.

then drive it onto a 4 post.
See what’s easier.

another point to mention, customer brought in his mustang for some work.

drove it onto hoist and lifted it.
Called customer to come in and see the damage a 2 post lift caused. Both torque boxes were crushed.

muffler shop buckled both front fenders on a buddy’s 64 fairlane lifting it on a 2 post.

Lifted a big ford ragtop on a two post once. Got it a couple inches off the floor and set it down. Door jamb gaps opened way too much for my liking.

it all comes down to preference, type of work, space available and budget.
Other than lifting a body off a car, there is nothing i cant accomplish with my 4 post. Since when do you lift a body off a mopar a-body anyway?