2 post lifts

I have a two-post Mohawk lift. The swing arms are tough to position given the running boards height relative to the frame bottom. Though I eventually made ramps to fit over the pads (securely fastened using cross channels) to deal with this problem, i would recommend a four-post lift as a smart alternative to a two-post lift for a Model A.
 
Any advantages of a 2 post lift versus a 4 post?
Advantages of a 4 post versus a 2 post?
FWIW, I have a 4 post, no problems w/it.
 
I disagree with #21.

I have an Atlas 9koh 2 post with an extra set of truck lifts that works perfectly on an A.

I use it for work and also for storage so that I can place a car underneath.
 
I have a 4 post lift and I prefer that over the 2 post. They both have their advantages. The 4 post is much safer and less likely to tip a vehicle. The vehicle is properly put on a 2 post you'll never have to worry about it tipping but human error can enter sometimes even when we try our best.
 
Fullraceflathead said:
I have a 4 post lift and I prefer that over the 2 post. They both have their advantages. The 4 post is much safer and less likely to tip a vehicle. The vehicle is properly put on a 2 post you'll never have to worry about it tipping but human error can enter sometimes even when we try our best.
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Additional: do homework 1st like bidding a construction project and see where prices fall. 2 posts can require substantial foundations and bolting. In seismic country especially. Some say 4 posts don't need to be bolted and can slide in a quake but would be cautious of that. Also, Bend Pak sells lot's of lifts, supposedly USA designed but perhaps assembled in China. The runways are heavy to move from 1 position to the other to accommodate wider wheel tracks. The tanks can use Dextron3 fluid for the pneumatic operation.
 
I've had my 4 post lift for 8 or 10 years, it came with 16 of 3/4" grade 8 bolts and anchors which are still in the bag on a shelf. Not in earthquake country.
 
As we age, having a 4 post is easier on the body, because you don’t have to get down on the floor to position the 4 lift arms, straining the shoulder, back, knee, and other muscles/joints.

If I want to pull a drum, I drive on the lift, raise the lift, position my bridge jack, raise the car, lower it to a comfortable height, pull the wheel/drum, and do what’s needed.
 
If I want to pull a drum, I use a floor jack and an axle stand. No need to start the engine and drive it on the lift.
 
katy said:
If I want to pull a drum, I use a floor jack and an axle stand. No need to start the engine and drive it on the lift.
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I have that option too.:) But it means that I’m squatting down when I’m working. On the lift, I can position the axle at a comfortable height to work standing up.

On top of that, it’s good to run the engine a little bit. I’m always amazed at how quickly it starts, regardless of how long it’s been sitting.
 
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