Two post lift won't lower - any ideas on the issue? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

scottv · 09-03-2013, 02:45 PM

It's a Revolution 10k lift made by Rotary. So I was lifting the body off the frame from above by using straps on the arms...anyway, so I don't know if the load got uneven or what but the lift would go up but would not lower when I activated the lock release and pulled the lowering handle. I do notice one of the steel cables that runs from the top to pulley at bottom of lift has some slack in it versus it being taught on the other side. Just thought I would see if anyone had any idea of an easy fix before I call service. Also, I did get the body off by other means so the lift has no weight on it now. Thanks!!

**truckdude239** · 09-03-2013, 03:43 PM

sounds like you got a lock stuck or the pressure relieve valve is messed upp

cafetony · 09-03-2013, 08:55 PM

I have the same lift.
was it the opposite side of the pump that got stuck?
If so pull off the black cover raise the list up enough so that the lock disengages and check to see if you need to pull some slack out of the lock cable.
Hope that helps if it's not, let me know and im sure I can help you figure it out.

09-03-2013, 02:45 PM	#1
scottv Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 69	Two post lift won't lower - any ideas on the issue? It's a Revolution 10k lift made by Rotary. So I was lifting the body off the frame from above by using straps on the arms...anyway, so I don't know if the load got uneven or what but the lift would go up but would not lower when I activated the lock release and pulled the lowering handle. I do notice one of the steel cables that runs from the top to pulley at bottom of lift has some slack in it versus it being taught on the other side. Just thought I would see if anyone had any idea of an easy fix before I call service. Also, I did get the body off by other means so the lift has no weight on it now. Thanks!!

09-03-2013, 03:43 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Two post lift won't lower - any ideas on the issue? sounds like you got a lock stuck or the pressure relieve valve is messed upp __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

09-03-2013, 08:55 PM	#3
cafetony Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: centralia wa Posts: 118	Re: Two post lift won't lower - any ideas on the issue? I have the same lift. was it the opposite side of the pump that got stuck? If so pull off the black cover raise the list up enough so that the lock disengages and check to see if you need to pull some slack out of the lock cable. Hope that helps if it's not, let me know and im sure I can help you figure it out.



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