4 Must Have Mods for a 4 Post lift!

[@gkk2001]

Love your mods. I will be installing an Advantage model 11000 lift soon and no question will do much of these mods. I will always copy good ideas, lol. Good lighting is something I have always strived for but never seem to achieve while working on a creeper. Well the creeper days are almost over. Thanks very much for the great video.

[@PaulsProTips]

@gkk2001 Good luck with your lift and thanks for the feedback!

[@RonYoung-h4p]

I have ben a mechanic for 42 years used many lift like all your mod and your lift to

[@1qwik4dr]

I use a convex mirror on the front drivers side post to make sure my wheels are lined up when driving on the lift because no two cars or trucks are the same. Also you may need a floor covering mat to keep oil and grease from staining the concrete.

[@PaulsProTips]

I'll be doing the convex mirror this weekend! What size did you use? Currently I'll use cardboard when I think there is a chance for things to get messy, but maybe a matt is better. Can't always predict when you need it and having something there most of the time could be smarter. Thanks!

[@1qwik4dr]

18" mirror other biggest that will fit.

[@1qwik4dr]

I have a couple other mods a friend of mine made to his too. He put a wheel chock on one of the runways for working on his motorcycle and detailing it. Another thing he did is make a ramp and bridge to go between the runways to put his riding lawn mower on to change his blades and clean under the deck without removing the deck. That is what sold me on buying a four post over a 2 post rest his soul.

[@PaulsProTips]

These are good ideas too. You may have seen at the end, I do put bikes on the4 post. Your suggestion is a great one.

[@PaulsProTips]

Thanks! Hoping to add a few more down here in the comments.

[@mickeyj4228]

I also have the Advantage Lifts SS-11000-WD. Great lift!

[@PaulsProTips]

I've used it for my dually, cars a s even motorcycles. Anyone with a lift is fortunate. I think the 11k is a standout in its class!

[@mickeyj4228]

@@PaulsProTips The greaseable axles bushing used in the pulleys is a great safety feature of Advantage Lifts that sets them apart from those that used the failure prone sealed bearings. Farm and heavy equipment manufacturers have been using this system for 100 years.

[@rogfromthegarage8158]

Good ideas. The magnet trick is great. Im still deciding if i want to get a lift or not

[@PaulsProTips]

@@rogfromthegarage8158 it's hard for me to discourage, and any car guy that has one is extremely fortunate. But if space is a true premium, it may not be ideal. For some, it will enhance your space. Only you can decide good luck!

[@Rovertube]

Great job!

[@joeblan9426]

4 Good Tips!

[@TomFNJ]

Awesome job. What size drag chain did you use?

[@PaulsProTips]

www.amazon.com/dp/B07KJN4RG1?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apin_dp_JJ0EJ8B19VCSHC3HHFWV&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apin_dp_JJ0EJ8B19VCSHC3HHFWV&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apin_dp_JJ0EJ8B19VCSHC3HHFWV&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1 I modified the drag chain a bit just to enable it to be installed easier and right at the lift attachment flex both directions.

[@raymondmunoz1094]

Could you send a link to where i could find the stop start switch just as you have it please?

[@PaulsProTips]

@raymondmunoz1094 this is the style switch I user and modified an enclosure for it. www.amazon.com/POWERTEC-71007-220V-Paddle-Switch/dp/B00KPEEPAW/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.c4XeMEagTRBg6vpKVhdDXIkEZf-YMYWj28lif7VvFys-QruObRguc20fSOixpIPlXdQZ4oEfivwqPEy4GFlWwvSKTujflze0fGKP04PtTgVaxoT7rYgX6NCjE_WUSZZ4dQiZogyDrPGV6hblWaByXWQxx0Q09Xdrl4LNCk_igCQNnfjZvMm4o3gT2WlNQIdJ4FJoJPHkRLY25DNABC62Dg.2zBlaAKZD6THJzxSkOg9-E4C94B1DncWf8p2BUOONlI&dib_tag=se&keywords=shutoff+switch+240v&qid=1723645458&sr=8-17

[@raymondmunoz1094]

​@PaulsProTips thanks for the quick response How did you wire the start/stop switch to make it work with the lift? Isn't the switch single phase and the lift is 2 phase?

[@PaulsProTips]

@raymondmunoz1094 I live near Philadelphia where there is a part of the city that actually has 2 phase power. Typically though, there is only single phase and three phase. Single phase can be 120v with just a hot and a neutral as well as 240v which is two hots - sometimes with a neutral. I ran 240v with 10/3 wire from a 30 amp double poke breaker. The 10/3 is 3, 10 gauge insulated conductor wires with an uninsulated ground wire. Most 240 single phase applications don't require a neutral, but if there happens to be a control circuit as part of the piece of equipment, it can ve needed, which is basically why I configured my set-up this way. Three phase systems commonly are 208/230v and 480v. There are some 277v applications too, but honestly, none of these would be common in residential spaces. Hope this helps!

[@raymondmunoz1094]

@@PaulsProTips awesome okay And did you just bond one of the phases and use the neutral to use on your 120 volt lights and outlets?

[@PaulsProTips]

@@raymondmunoz1094 I used one hot and a neutral for the 120v circuit. This is a single phase, 230v feed with 10/3 wire.

[@buckstopshere7305]

My garage isn’t insulated how well do you think these pumps will work with cold hyd.

[@PaulsProTips]

@@buckstopshere7305 I don't know if you live in Minnesota or Maryland, so how cold is hard for me to predict. In situations where cold is a factor, a thinner ATF is often used rather than type 32 hydraulic oil.

[@buckstopshere7305]

@ good point! Thanks for answering.. we haven’t had a real cold winter in Cincinnati for a while so far I haven’t had to insulate 🤞