2 Post Lift Questions Answered:
Can I Mount The Power Unit On Any Column?
NO…but YES. Most lifts have only one column that can be used to mount the power unit.
This column has the mounting bracket. Make sure that you install that specific column on the side where you want to locate the power unit.
Overhead vs. Baseplate 2-Post Lifts
View the comparison between Overhead vs. Baseplate 2-post car lifts.
Ceiling height an issue? Learn how to make an Atlas® 2-post overhead
lift “shorter” than the factory’s recommended.
Single Point Lock Release vs. Dual Point Lock Release
View the comparison between Single Point Lock Release vs. Dual Point Release.
Before You Buy A Lift Checklist
A checklist of things that you should know and do before you purchase a lift.
Carriage Rollers vs. Carriage Slide Blocks
View the comparison between
Carriage Rollers vs. Carriage Slide Blocks.
Bleeding the Cylinder on a Direct Drive Cylinder Lift
Step-By-Step How-To for Bleeding the Drive Cylinder on a Direct Drive Cylinder Lift.
Can An 9,000 LB. Lift Safely Lift 9,000 LBS.?
Click to see if an 9,000 LB. car lift can safely lift 9,000 LBS.
How Does a 2-Post Lift Work?
Learn how a 2-post above ground lift works.
When Is A 10,000 LB. Lift Not A 10,000 LB. Lift?
Click to see when a 10,000 lb lift is not a
10,000 lb. lift.
2-Post Lifts vs. 4-Post Lifts
View the comparison between 2-post car lifts and 4-post car lifts.
How To Install A 2 Post Overhead Lift Into An Open Ceiling
The OH beam may be able to be positioned between the rafters (if the rafters are "running
parallel" to the OH beam) or the OH beam may be positioned OVER the rafters (if the rafters are "running perpendicular" to the OH
Asymmetric vs. Symmetric
View the comparison between Asymmetric vs. Symmetric 2-post lifts.
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What Makes Our's Better?
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Lift Term (Measurement) Guide
Learn how the "Drive Thru" measurement of your lift
is determined.
Where Do I Position My Two Post Lift In My Garage?
Click to see how to best position your two post lift in your garage.
A Baseplate Lift Cannot Be Asymmetric!
See why a baseplate car lift can not be asymmetric.
Which Model 9,000 LB. Two Post Lift Should I Buy?
Greg Smith Equipment offers a few different models of 9,000 LB. lifts. Find out which is best for you.
2 Post Lifts: Hydraulic Cylinder Systems
View the difference between chain-over-roller cylinder configurations
and direct drive cylinder configurations in two post lifts.
2 Post Lifts: Hydraulic Cylinder Systems
View the difference between chain-over-roller cylinder configurations
and direct drive cylinder configurations in two post lifts.