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tubman · 08-01-2023, 08:49 PM

I have a 4 post lift. I can't recall what kind at the moment, although it is rated at 7000 lbs. I like it, and it works well. I have a '99 F150 2wd pickup and a '51 Ford coupe, among others. When I got the lift, my plan was to put the coupe on the lift in the winter and store the F150 under it. When I tried a test run, the truck was about 5" to high to fit under the lift. I have friends with current 4wd pickups and they are much taller than mine. I wanted the truck on the bottom because I sometimes need it during the winter.

My recommendation is to make sure the lift you get has enough capacity to put the new truck on top or will lift the old truck high enough to get the new truck on the bottom. I'll bet the new truck on top was not what you planned.

08-01-2023, 08:49 PM	#3
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,395	Re: 4 Post car lift I have a 4 post lift. I can't recall what kind at the moment, although it is rated at 7000 lbs. I like it, and it works well. I have a '99 F150 2wd pickup and a '51 Ford coupe, among others. When I got the lift, my plan was to put the coupe on the lift in the winter and store the F150 under it. When I tried a test run, the truck was about 5" to high to fit under the lift. I have friends with current 4wd pickups and they are much taller than mine. I wanted the truck on the bottom because I sometimes need it during the winter. My recommendation is to make sure the lift you get has enough capacity to put the new truck on top or will lift the old truck high enough to get the new truck on the bottom. I'll bet the new truck on top was not what you planned.