Which home automotive lift?

[@surfdaze]

I was watching Heidi and Franny's video and they recommended your channel. I love Ferrari's, and I can tell It's gonna take me awhile to go through all your videos!!! :) I'm glad Franny mentioned you. :)

[@LouTrottier]

Franny is awesome. Thank you and welcome!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Lou is awesome, huh? :)

[@HeidiandFranny]

Hi Lou, Great comparison! I really like that sizzor lift too... Almost seems like it would fit between the runs of a four-post lift ;) You are right that getting the wheels up on a four-post can be a pain, but whet I usually do is to strategically set tall jack stands under the car when it is raised and then lower the lift (and car) down on top of the stands. If I really need it to be on the lift and still up, I'll set four shorter stands on the jack tray(s) or rails. So, better than working on just the ground, but nothing like the two post lift. Also I think the two-post lift requires more fuss with the concrete floor and I don't think our "builder supplied" garage floor would be up to the challenge ;) Looks like your four-post is the same as ours :) Cheap, but certified and they work well. Great video! Franny

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks Franny. You are most awesome.

[@WolfHausMotorwerks]

Nice job Lou! for working I have a 2 post, for storing I went 4 post, this way more cars! :). one thing to keep in mind is clearance around a 2 post you should have a minimum to get by each side post and your walls, also 2 post lifts will need a minimum concrete thickness and strength, so check with your local supplier before buying one. I can't wait to get a scissor lift next!

[@LouTrottier]

great ideas. thanks

[@muskokamike127]

I don't own a garage, or two cars, and have no interest or need to buy a lift but I watched anyways because, why wouldn't I? lol As for the 4 post lift: I know a couple of pro garages who have that type of lift only...but they both mainly did engine work, rebuilds, in and outs etc so it makes sense.

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks dude.

[@pi.actual]

I bought a MaxJax which is billed as a "portable" two post lift. By portable I guess they mean it can be stored in the corner when not in use or you could, like I did, create multiple locations for setup. I put a set of anchors in the garage and a set outside and have used both. The maximum lift height is 51 inches so about the same as the scissor jacks. It has the advantage of clear access to every point under the car but, like all two post lifts, it can make it difficult to get in and out of the doors. For a car like the 308 there really is nothing in the center section underneath that you need access to so a scissor jack works well but bottom line is you really need one of each.

[@LouTrottier]

This is true.

[@GarageBiljon]

Thank for this, great insights! I am still working on my Maxjacks, but think I will be adding a four poster soon.

[@LouTrottier]

Glad it was helpful!

[@silverado123]

Enjoyed this video Lou thank you and thanks for including feet in your measurements. we're kind of lost over here when you're talking about meters

[@LouTrottier]

Canada switched from the imperial system to metric when in was in grade school.. so I had to learn both.LOL

[@MrMaxDelux]

Just what i needed... more into the 4pole one...

[@LouTrottier]

Excellent.

[@KoreyConstable]

Been researching lifts for years and I have come to the conclusion that both a 2 post and 4 post is the answer if you have the room. While a 4 post does have a larger footprint, I think it is easier in come cases to work around than a 2 post if positioned strategically. I don't think a really good quality 4 post lift should flex or move around like you showed. With that being said, I've had my garage for over 6 years now but have yet to commit to a lift!! By the way, I watch this channel for the Ferrari 308 content and I hope to be making 308 content soon!!

[@LouTrottier]

bolting down the lift will stabilize it. good luck with the 308.

[@benzina5917]

Nice explanation Lou and throwing in the measurements and lifting / lowering times was a nice touch.

[@LouTrottier]

Thank you!

[@georgesbonellodupuis8245]

Not n the market for one but still enjoyed it Lou. Car sold (Alfa Spider 3.2 Q4) and just use as scooter now. Happy New Year Lou. Looking forward to more Ferrari updates of course

[@LouTrottier]

Happy new year. Cheers. Lou

[@kennith.]

Thanks Lou, was informative as usual.

[@LouTrottier]

cheers Ken.

[@joelaurieri9065]

Happy New Year Lou ... Ideally i'd like a low profile in ground scissor lift but most practical for home I'd say the 4 post

[@LouTrottier]

Happy new year to you too!

[@billbrisson]

got an old air hoist single post buried in the cement in my shop...just one problem, the cement floor shifted and broke the air line feeding it, so now it doesn't work anymore :( joys of a northern Ontario winter, frost shifted the pad, cracked the air pipe, and the only solution involves a jackhammer!

[@LouTrottier]

I remember my early career spending many hours crouched underneath a single post.

[@delmarrathbone7092]

I couldn’t make up my mind so I bought both the 2 and the 4 post for my home garage.

[@LouTrottier]

Niceee!

[@craighearn747]

Informative as usual.

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks Cheers.

[@nathanbenich9204]

Happy New Year, Lou! Cheers!:)

[@LouTrottier]

Cheers

[@marklynders613]

Happy New Year, Lou … all the best!

[@LouTrottier]

you too.

[@maxandfergus]

That was great! Thank you. With a 4 post lift do you still need to be concerned about getting the balance right fore and aft?

[@LouTrottier]

no need to worry about balance, they are much easier to use.

[@Anti-Static_Matt]

Wish I had the space for a lift. Happy New Year Lou 👍

[@LouTrottier]

Happy new year to you too Matthew.

[@georgeryan603]

Good info , thanks Lou .......

[@LouTrottier]

Cheers.

[@jcmusco]

I own a pontiac fiero , very hard to jack. Thanks for the video. Any suggestions.

[@LouTrottier]

if you will be working on suspension alot, then scissor lift. If you just want to store something underneath it, then 4 post storage lift.

[@rjjgielen]

Thanks for sharing! Any thoughts on single (side) post hoist??

[@LouTrottier]

I haven’t tried one of those yet. Looks interesting though.

[@rjjgielen]

Looks interesting from footprint perspective. Not sure on storage

[@bhrmotorsport6809]

Hi Lou, I don't think that it's a good idea to store a car on a two post lift because the suspension is in full droop, not a good idea. I've got a 4 post in my garage and it's the best compromise for increasing storage and providing great access when working on a car.

[@LouTrottier]

True but a lot of people do it none the less.

[@timtroke]

Great Info, A lift is in the cards for 2022, thanks for this Lou! How do you feel a bout Quickjacks and a 4 post lift?

[@LouTrottier]

Quick jacks are great at being quick. That’s about it. 4 post 👍🏻

[@timtroke]

@@LouTrottier What brand of scissor lift did you add?

[@LouTrottier]

@@timtroke direct lift.

[@WildDigger]

Good review. 👍

[@LouTrottier]

thanks

[@shannons1886]

Any chance of a scissor lift being able to do a Ferrari engine out service?

[@LouTrottier]

I can’t see why not as long as it is balance properly.

[@jonathanohagan1349]

hoist the black flag..yharr...oh wait...

[@LouTrottier]

Lol.