Single Post Car lift!!!
#1
Single Post Car lift!!!
This is the first time I've heard of this. Does not look very safe. What do you think?
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/tl...654103293.html
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/tl...654103293.html
#5
I am assuming the reason for the long arms on the floor/ground is to prevent tipping. At the same time I do not see how one could put a vehicle on that lift and then drive a second vehicle over the floor support arms. That does strike me as dangerous/risky?
#6
Looks to be stout enough... I'm kinda liking it, the price seems reasonable also.
I think this is it with more detail;
https://www.redlinestands.com/catalo...-lb-lift-p-917
I think this is it with more detail;
https://www.redlinestands.com/catalo...-lb-lift-p-917
#7
You won't get me to drive under it and over the support feet (legs) to store a car underneath. I wouldn't want to work under it either. The price looks attractive, but other car lifts rely on 2 or 4 posts that are safer. I believe I'll spend a bit more to have something I am confident to work or stand under.
.......Just my two cents worth
.......Just my two cents worth
#8
These have been around forever. They show up on Craigslist periodically. I'd like to have one for things like pulling the body off the frame, but then you'd need to store it and I don't have room. It is not intended to be used as a storage lift. As with any lift, you would want to use tall jackstands under the vehicle if you were working under it.
#10
You won't get me to drive under it and over the support feet (legs) to store a car underneath. I wouldn't want to work under it either. The price looks attractive, but other car lifts rely on 2 or 4 posts that are safer. I believe I'll spend a bit more to have something I am confident to work or stand under.
.......Just my two cents worth
.......Just my two cents worth
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#16
That doesn’t look too safe to me. I’ve been debating on what I trust to work under. I think I settled on tire cradles, while most of my friends use jack stands backed up by a hydraulic jack I’m still iffy about that.
#17
#20
They use them over here too. Some are capable of lifting 7-1/2 ton trucks.
I would imagine there is a massive safety margin built into them, As long as they are used properly by someone who knows what they are doing they should be as safe as other lifts, this applies to any lifting device of course...
Roger.
I would imagine there is a massive safety margin built into them, As long as they are used properly by someone who knows what they are doing they should be as safe as other lifts, this applies to any lifting device of course...
Roger.
#22
#23
I know this is a old thread. Just seeing if anybody has gotten one since 2018??. Just can not crawl under a car anymore! Need a car lift, Garage is a two car. 10'-4'' tall. I am only 5'-6'' on a good day. If I bolt something down, only one car can fit. So I am looking at this one https://www.amgohyd.com/product/sml-...gle-post-lift/
Still need to find out where it made. I would put 4 tall jack stands under the car. Life is too short alreally. It would come in handy for my other classics to work on.. Thanks
Still need to find out where it made. I would put 4 tall jack stands under the car. Life is too short alreally. It would come in handy for my other classics to work on.. Thanks
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#30
Well I hate giving up! But I will admit defeat. It will be chinese made. I would put 4 tall jack stands or more if needed under the car. There a lot of guys using them with no problems for many years now- NO tall jack stands. I would feel safe with the stands.
Looked online for single post car lift fails. Only found every other lift fails. I an OK being buried in my car, but not under it! I an careful anytime I am under a car, even foot and a half off the floor. Jack stands. floor jack, 6''x 6'', bottle jacks. Better safe than sorry..
Looked online for single post car lift fails. Only found every other lift fails. I an OK being buried in my car, but not under it! I an careful anytime I am under a car, even foot and a half off the floor. Jack stands. floor jack, 6''x 6'', bottle jacks. Better safe than sorry..
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#36
I didn't say it was "rocket science", I've worked with the tall jack stands professionally and they were constantly in the way of footing and access to the vehicle components. When working on long vehicles e.g., pickups on a twin post I'll go as far as to put a post jack under the rear of the vehicle to stop any rocking motion.
My position remains the same, I wouldn't be comfortable working under that lift. If others are comfortable then they can work under one.
My position remains the same, I wouldn't be comfortable working under that lift. If others are comfortable then they can work under one.
#38
They use them over here too. Some are capable of lifting 7-1/2 ton trucks.
I would imagine there is a massive safety margin built into them, As long as they are used properly by someone who knows what they are doing they should be as safe as other lifts, this applies to any lifting device of course...
Roger.
I would imagine there is a massive safety margin built into them, As long as they are used properly by someone who knows what they are doing they should be as safe as other lifts, this applies to any lifting device of course...
Roger.
#40
There are still companies selling in-ground single post lifts if you are just looking for a way to have the lift take up only one bay.
This one was used when it went in 35 years ago and it is still going strong. In-ground lift prices are not bad if you can install it yourself.
This one was used when it went in 35 years ago and it is still going strong. In-ground lift prices are not bad if you can install it yourself.