4 post lift feasible for lifted trucks?

[SpeedlabDan]

So as some of you know I’m getting ready to pour my concrete for my new shop. What better time to start panning what lift and type I’m gonna use as I can change footers for posts etc.
now I really like the idea of an XL 4 post lift that will fit my crew cab LB dually that I can also move about the 40x50 shop. I am concerned however of being able to get the truck lifted off the lift with the suspension drooped. Typically we lift them with the axles but cycling the suspension seems not ideal.
I will have at least one two post lift outside for power washing and removing bodies.
Let me know what you guys are using and what work arounds you may have found. Thanks

 

[Wes Harden]

Not understanding your concern. How are you getting the truck on and off the four post, if not rollering/driving it on and off the ramps?

 

[SpeedlabDan]

Not understanding your concern. How are you getting the truck on and off the four post, if not rollering/driving it on and off the ramps?

Well as in when I cycle suspension I need to support the body but as a lifted truck it would be much higher so my high lift jacks would have to be set up on the lift it’s not as ideal unless there’s a better work around other than a two post lift

 

[SpeedlabDan]

For example

 

[Truckman4life]

You probably just need to build one of these corner travel index trailers.

 

[Babaganoosh]

For this reason what’s wrong with a 2 post? It can support it just fine.

 

[sweetk30]

Go min 10k name brand 2 post . I my self would go 12k rated . Rotory / forward ( same company ) or find a deal on a used mohawk they last for ever . Do NOT get one with cross chain plate on the floor . Makes using equipment a pita . Also make sure its as tall as you need the truck to go up .

 

[Truckman4life]

A drive on style 4 post will definitely be limited on the ability to jack it up and cycle suspension. At least the ones I've used. The just have the flip up jacks that go under the axles and they're limited on travel. Probably a good solid 2 post with some jack stands you can put under the axles would work best. Just gotta be careful you don't drop it off the arms when cycling suspension.

 

[Wes Harden]

I'm a bit biased towards a 4 post. Last 12 years a 12k rotatary even at my vertically challenged hight of 5'7 ducking under it st full lift gets olds.

Many times though i supported 3/4 a 1 tons on stands on the drive on beams.
It can be done.
That said I recommend a nice 12k 2 post for your needs.
4 To me these day is to store 2 cars

 

[SpeedlabDan]

For this reason what’s wrong with a 2 post? It can support it just fine.

So I like the ability to move the 4 post around the shop so if I want to pull in a trailer to weld up or something I don’t have the two post in the way

 

[SpeedlabDan]

Go min 10k name brand 2 post . I my self would go 12k rated . Rotory / forward ( same company ) or find a deal on a used mohawk they last for ever . Do NOT get one with cross chain plate on the floor . Makes using equipment a pita . Also make sure its as tall as you need the truck to go up .

All the things I’m considering for sure

 

[SpeedlabDan]

Seems like I’m changing direction and goin with a 12k two post. At least they’re cheaper than the 4 post.
Now maybe I can use anchors that can be reused to move the two post if I feel the need

 

[Chickntrk]

How often are you cycling your suspension vs how often are you working on the truck? If you only cycle suspension once a year get the 4 post. I know I’ll be the odd man out but after years of working at a dealership with a lift I prefer working on the ground, I always seem to need to do something where the lift arms are in the way. I agree with Wes I feel like my back/neck is always bent.

 

[nvrenuf]

I'd definitely go with a high rated 2 post lift for versatility. The 4 post drive on lift jacks only go up a foot or so, if you're having to use floor or high lift jacks to replicate travel you might as well be on the bare floor.