2 post lift

[bam]

looking to buy a 2 post auto lift. what the best quality brand for lowest price.

 

[ScanmanSteven]

Used on CL, good ones show up every once in a while.

 

[bam]

been looking there. I seen new ones on ebay for 1200 and up. wonder how good the cheaper ones are.

 

[Broncobowsher]

I would avoid the screw style, go hydraulic.
I also prefer the top crossbar. Make sure it is tall enough. There are some that have open tops but the synchronizing system is on the ground. They suck. Always in the way when trying to use a transmission jack or just about anything at ground level.

Keep in mind that a Bronco isn't that happy on a 2-post lift. The front legs are too far back to lift by the frame and they are not the most stable picking up by the radius arms. Radius arm lifting also prevents suspension work as you are still loading the suspension as you lift. More than one bronco has nosed off a lift. You will need hoist jackstands, and use them.

As for brands, a lot really depends on who is local and what the local distributor puts up.

 

[metal1]

and when you do get one you`ll wonder how you waited so long I was lucky to be able to grow up in a shop that had 6 of them ,I have no idea how to do any thing on the under side with out one

 

[Pops68]

father-in-law bought a bend pak at an auction from a car dealership. Worked fine holding my Bronco when we swapped in my NV3550.

 

[ared77]

Lots of good info here, from the Boss site -

http://www.boss302.com/smf/index.php?topic=64391.msg424748#msg424748


From 2013, so there may be new options now. Norm

 

[NC-Fordguy]

I would avoid the screw style, go hydraulic.
I also prefer the top crossbar. Make sure it is tall enough. There are some that have open tops but the synchronizing system is on the ground. They suck. Always in the way when trying to use a transmission jack or just about anything at ground level.

Keep in mind that a Bronco isn't that happy on a 2-post lift. The front legs are too far back to lift by the frame and they are not the most stable picking up by the radius arms. Radius arm lifting also prevents suspension work as you are still loading the suspension as you lift. More than one bronco has nosed off a lift. You will need hoist jackstands, and use them.

As for brands, a lot really depends on who is local and what the local distributor puts up.

Lots of good advice here. I won't put a Bronco on a two post lift. I use the 4 post

 

[Timmy390]

https://www.derekweaver.com/

My neighbor bought one last winter and I helped him set it up. VERY nice lift. he's had everything from a Vett to a Kia on it.

I'm a 4 post man myself but I plan on using it more for storage than anything.

Tim

 

[Scoop]

I have an Atlas 2-post 9000 lb lift from Greg Smith and it's worked well for 4 years. I know its not American made but for the limited "hobby" use that I do it has been great and priced right. I have had no issues lifting early Broncos, full size Broncos, Wagoneers, and TJ and JK Jeeps on it. It was easy to install with the help of a buddy or 2.

 

[Skiddy]

I have an Atlas 2-post 9000 lb lift from Greg Smith and it's worked well for 4 years. I know its not American made but for the limited "hobby" use that I do it has been great and priced right. I have had no issues lifting early Broncos, full size Broncos, Wagoneers, and TJ and JK Jeeps on it. It was easy to install with the help of a buddy or 2.

that's the one I have been eyeballing

 

[bam]

yea I checked out the atlas lift. it has a super symmetric arms it will lift both ways.

 

[Broncobowsher]

Most of the 2-posts at work are bend-packs. They can be setup with different post widths. They set some new ones narrow. We had them come back out and reset them to the widest setting. The wider the better.

 

[brewchief]

Keep in mind that a Bronco isn't that happy on a 2-post lift. The front legs are too far back to lift by the frame and they are not the most stable picking up by the radius arms. Radius arm lifting also prevents suspension work as you are still loading the suspension as you lift. More than one bronco has nosed off a lift. You will need hoist jackstands, and use them.

The rotary lift we have has the fold down/fold up pads for height adjustment, I run the arms up and unlock them so I can slide the pads between the radius arms and frame, seems better then lifting under the radius arm mount or radius arm itself.

I still don't like having to really lean on something when it's up on the lift.

 

[56f100bbw]

I love my bend pak 9000 lb will even lift my diesel truck

 

[bearskinner]

I have an Atlas 2-post 9000 lb lift from Greg Smith and it's worked well for 4 years. I know its not American made but for the limited "hobby" use that I do it has been great and priced right. I have had no issues lifting early Broncos, full size Broncos, Wagoneers, and TJ and JK Jeeps on it. It was easy to install with the help of a buddy or 2.

The Atlas is nicer than I thought. I was looking at the 9000, and for a couple hundred more, purchased the 10,000 extra wide and tall. I don't have a dually, but now I could lift one, and the Bronco lifts nicely on it.

 

[TFD32]

I would avoid the screw style, go hydraulic.

Keep in mind that a Bronco isn't that happy on a 2-post lift. The front legs are too far back to lift by the frame and they are not the most stable picking up by the radius arms. Radius arm lifting also prevents suspension work as you are still loading the suspension as you lift. More than one bronco has nosed off a lift. You will need hoist jackstands, and use them.


I welded on lift points to the frame just for the 2 post

 

[Skiddy]

now that's thinking ahead

 

[sprdv1]

I welded on lift points to the frame just for the 2 post

Nice man.. like that idea

 

[bamabaja]

I have 2 arm 12,000 BedPak installed myself. Works great but still take time to strap on Bronks because as noted above, no great lifting points. And use jack stands. And look carefully at lift certifications to confirm USA reputable organization. Some lifts have "in house" or shady certifications. You want a cheap pacemaker ?