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12-09-2013, 02:19 AM
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2 post hoist.
Looking at getting a two post hoist, any suggestions, what to look for, what to look out for?
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12-09-2013, 05:00 PM
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Location: AL
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Re: 2 post hoist.
Hey Slammed... as am i.... i will be tagging along to see any good info these fine people have to offer....
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12-09-2013, 07:50 PM
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Re: 2 post hoist.
If you have the ceiling height I would go with one that routes the cables and hoses overhead if you are buying new. The one I bought has the floor plate that covers the cables and hoses which makes it tricky if you are using a transmission jack. I bought mine used for $1000 so I can't complain. I would not go any lighter than 9000lb either. here is a pic. of mine. It goes tall enough that I can work standing straight up even working on my sons car. I did not like the idea of a 2 post lift off the start but warmed up to them after seeing the tall jack stand rests you can use to stabilize it once its in the air. The guy I got mine from gave me the 2 stands with the lift so that was a plus. There are several posts related to the lifts right here in the tools section that might help as well. I know they did when I started looking.
Richard
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12-09-2013, 08:15 PM
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Re: 2 post hoist.
I agree with Richard. I have an older Rotary that I horse traded for and it is a low profile (cables & hoses on the bottom) If your on a budget check out Greg Smith Equipment if not get a Rotary.
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12-18-2013, 02:37 PM
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Re: 2 post hoist.
i just pulled the trigger on a BEND PAK... used 10m#, 2 post Assym lift. i have to get the concrete in place so i can get it installed...
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Re: 2 post hoist.
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Buggers when new just run a couple grand. Floor cross-over style & low profile. It could have gone taller due to the 14' ceiling height, with a taller lift & cross-over on top but it was already installed and I bartered for $800 in storage fees. No complaints except I'll be running a release cable to one side...now you have to unlock the locks individually side to side. I've seen a full-dressed suburban on it with no prob. but, obviously, use it for a high-style bed holder. 
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12-23-2013, 12:01 PM
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Re: 2 post hoist.
Spending more money I see!!! You will love the hoist at home!
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12-23-2013, 01:25 PM
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Re: 2 post hoist.
Matt. Im getting mine after Christmas.. Picking it up at the border.
As you know me I did a tone of research, looking for the best deal I could find. I ended up with a Worth 10000 # low ceiling 2 post. Cost me less getting it from Texas than what I could buy a Rotary, or anything else local for, including shipping.. Again after talking to a lot of people, I found out a lot of "things", my advice would be to save your time and buy a Worth..... You will have to contact them, maybe you can still get the price I paid. They are on Facebook... thats were I saw them.
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12-23-2013, 01:27 PM
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Re: 2 post hoist.
Call me if you want some of the "details" of some of the stories I have been told.. Dont think I can post anything here..
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01-10-2014, 01:39 AM
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Re: 2 post hoist.
Mine is being shipped tomorrow!!!!!!
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01-10-2014, 05:23 AM
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Needs a Big Block
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Re: 2 post hoist.
We will be chatting Darren, I know your defiantly not one to half ass, something
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01-10-2014, 11:25 AM
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Location: Klein Texas
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Re: 2 post hoist.
I bought my Rotary SP94 from a school. It's a '93 model. I purchased it in '99
It hasn't been used that much; certainly not as much as a commercial shop. I'm currently rebuilding the lift cylinders (German made Pacoma brand) after the pressure seals just fell apart and it leaked all over the floor.
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