Wondering what type of jacks to use with 4-post lift

[gone_n_60]

I have this wonderful new 4-post lift from Advantage that included a heavy duty jacking tray. Thing is I'm not sure what my options might be for jacks using the tray. There's old school pneumatic jack and stands, then I found some nice air bag lifts. I did see for a lot of money you can buy a complete jacking system on it own rolling platform but $2000+, whoa.

Anyone share what they use if you have a setup like this? some pics included.

The tray as installed.

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[boB]

I use scissors jacks but am thinking of the airbag. I looked for an ultra-low profile hydraulic jack with a remote pump but they are $$$.

 

[Tucker80]

I've got the atlas 4 post lift and considered the scissor style lift accessory, but honestly I've found when I'm taking the wheels off I tend to use the floor bay and standard rolling jack. Its just quicker and easier after the novelty of having the lift wears off.

https://www.tooltopia.com/Atlas-Equ...Y7a9INaZJzcjK7wdOqDJC8_aBiT9l9coaAvY2EALw_wcB

 

[gone_n_60]

I've got the atlas 4 post lift and considered the scissor style lift accessory, but honestly I've found when I'm taking the wheels off I tend to use the floor bay and standard rolling jack. Its just quicker and easier after the novelty of having the lift wears off.

https://www.tooltopia.com/Atlas-Equ...Y7a9INaZJzcjK7wdOqDJC8_aBiT9l9coaAvY2EALw_wcB

I get that, my thing is the other half of the garage is my woodshop and can use it for the car. I guess I could do the rolling jack with the Mustang under the lift. Or just put the Mustang on it then lower to as much as needed then jack it up with the air bag lifts for brakes, wheels, etc.

 

[Tucker80]

I get that, my thing is the other half of the garage is my woodshop and can use it for the car. I guess I could do the rolling jack with the Mustang under the lift. Or just put the Mustang on it then lower to as much as needed then jack it up with the air bag lifts for brakes, wheels, etc.

Ah, yep in that case you're going to need to find a good solution. I really like the version from atlas that fits inside the jack tray rails. Its expensive, but if you use it frequently its probably more than worth the investment.

 

[Specracer]

I stopped using jack trays, I now use Quickjacks on the lifts ramps. Some instances this even better than scissor jacks (we have another lift with these), as the jacks can wind up in the way.

Sometimes, I also use tall jack stands on the floor, and lower the lift so the car raises off the lift (depends on the height I'm looking for, jack stands vs quickjacks).

 

[gone_n_60]

Ah, yep in that case you're going to need to find a good solution. I really like the version from atlas that fits inside the jack tray rails. Its expensive, but if you use it frequently its probably more than worth the investment.

it might be the best bet, down the road. For now I'll try the air bags then when I have oh around $1600 to $2200 I can get something like the Atlas or Quickjacks. Mostly what I see is wheel work, brakes, maybe suspension upgrades, tweaks. Just the lift works for any underbody jobs.

 

[Cobra Jet]

To do a 4-post system like that, is there anything special that needs to be done with the concrete slab?

 

[Jerry Carguy]

I use a pair of hydraulic scissor jacks. Do one side of the car at a time. They are inexpensive and reliable. The whole point is to avoid working on the floor on your knees and stressing your back. Put the car up to waist height and relax on a stool. Do this for detailing your wheels as well as the heavy wrenching stuff. Don't bother with the tray that came with the lift, it is only good for placing your tools.

 

[gone_n_60]

I use a pair of hydraulic scissor jacks. Do one side of the car at a time. They are inexpensive and reliable. The whole point is to avoid working on the floor on your knees and stressing your back. Put the car up to waist height and relax on a stool. Do this for detailing your wheels as well as the heavy wrenching stuff. Don't bother with the tray that came with the lift, it is only good for placing your tools.

LOL, sounds good, specially about the saving knees and back part.

 

[TonyNJ]

To do a 4-post system like that, is there anything special that needs to be done with the concrete slab?

Some of the manufacturers recommend a certain thickness in their literature. The 2 post lift ask for rebar reinforcement and an engineer approval. The 4 posts I've been researching lately tell you, level floor, and consult with local codes.

 

[boB]

To do a 4-post system like that, is there anything special that needs to be done with the concrete slab?

The concrete should be ok, the "feet" are large enough that the load per square inch is less than the car on its tires.

 

[gone_n_60]

To do a 4-post system like that, is there anything special that needs to be done with the concrete slab?

No which is surprising. The guys I found came out measured the garage height, mine is little over 11' and told me the home builders here use enough concrete to hold the stand with cars no problem. it's not even bolted in, like it gonna move around on it's own haha. If you have the height probably good to go. Note you're in NJ to me an overly regulated state so not 100% for you there. Here we don't even have inspection!

 

[Jerry Carguy]

To do a 4-post system like that, is there anything special that needs to be done with the concrete slab?

No, but you have to assume your builder poured 4". You don't have to bolt the lift to the concrete, it will creep a bit over time, but it is easy to kick the offending post back in place. Those bottom plates are 1/4" thick, so no concerns. I would never put a 2 post in my garage... too risky.

 

[gone_n_60]

No, but you have to assume your builder poured 4". You don't have to bolt the lift to the concrete, it will creep a bit over time, but it is easy to kick the offending post back in place. Those bottom plates are 1/4" thick, so no concerns. I would never put a 2 post in my garage... too risky.

dude my plates are almost 1/2" I'd never kick one. ;-O

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