Rotisserie versus two post lift if you could only get one?

[oldmoparbuff]

I'm starting to see more adds for mobile two post lifts.
the price is attractive.

I was thinking about getting a rotisserie, but a lift might have more practical application.

I'm only going to be in my current house a couple more years.
A two post lift could move with me.
Current garage has 7.5 ft ceilings.

[70 Challenger Lover]

Definitely a lift unless you restore cars for a living.

[303 Mopar]

Two post lift for sure, but I would also consider a four post. With a hydraulic jack, you can do as much as you can with a two post.

[ledphoot]

Love my two post lift, I couldn't work on these cars at this level without it... Too old and fat to be crawling around on the floor underneath these things anymore.

A four post might be nice to have as well...

[captcolour]

Typically don't have to bolt down a four post so easier to move.  I have a four post plus two air jacks that roll between the rails.  Can pretty much do anything with that setup including storing a car off the ground.  7.5' ceiling isn't very high though.

[70 Challenger Lover]

I plan to get a lift after I move and set up a large shop. Do the four post lifts always use rails that you drive onto or is there some kind of design that uses arms like the typical two post versions?

I like the idea of a four post one but I also want to be able to remove tires easily or lift a body, etc.

[BFM_Cuda]

The 7.5' ceiling will be an issue with both types. My 8' ceiling wouldn't let me get the body to a true 90 degree turn on the rotisserie . I don't know if a post lift will need more head room to install the posts...

The rotisserie is only good for doing paint/prep work on a stripped shell. You shouldn't do any metalwork, repairs, or mechanical work with the body mounted on it.

I loved using the rotisserie for that stage of my project, but I would get more use out of a post lift if I had the space.

[Chryco Psycho]

I agree , long term the hoist is more useful not that a rotisserie doesn't have good value but it is limited use .
Jacking a car on a ramp style lift is easy

[1 Wild R/T]

I plan to get a lift after I move and set up a large shop. Do the four post lifts always use rails that you drive onto or is there some kind of design that uses arms like the typical two post versions?

I like the idea of a four post one but I also want to be able to remove tires easily or lift a body, etc.

As posted by CaptColour    " I have a four post plus two air jacks that roll between the rails.  Can pretty much do anything with that setup including storing a car off the ground."

He's got a sweet setup, most guys buy the basic four post and a steel tray that allows you to jack the car up...  Single hydraulic pump jack unit is an upgrade, an air jack is an upgrade above that.. Two air jacks?  Nice setup..

I wouldn't waste my money on a rotisserie unless you plan to run a restoration shop & even then a two or four post lift would be a higher priority...

[GoodysGotaCuda]

While I don't have a lift. This did what I needed it to. Took me about a 1/2 day to make up with no predefined plans on how to execute it.








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[dougdel]

Once I get my new shop complete I plan on looking for a lift but undecided as to a 4 or a2 post.  Leaning towards a4 just because it can be moved out of the way when I need the floor space for something else.  Height won't be a problem as the ceiling height is 12' at the walls and 14 at the ridge

[Rich G.]

There is a huge difference between a lift and a rotisserie. You have to bolt a rotisserie to the frame rails to use it so it really has very limited use. Unless you're planning on turning the car on it's side I'd go for the lift. 2 post is wider in the middle but you'll have to set the legs all the time and bolt the lift down. 4 post just drive up and push the button. ( and hit your head on the ramps every now and then!) pros and cons to both. And a lot of questionable lifts out there too.

[RUNCHARGER]

Goodies is the way to go for a one time deal and no storage issues afterward.

[70 Challenger Lover]

Goodies is the way to go for a one time deal and no storage issues afterward.

No kidding! I took a couple snap shots of that idea. I was planning to build some sort of rotisserie that could be broken down into several movable pieces but looking at the wooden jig, that just seems soooo much faster and easier and cheaper. Not as versatile of course but it sure looks like it would get the job done

[oldmoparbuff]

Thanks all for comments.
Any photos of the front of the wooden jig?