This is incorrect at least for the Bend Pak HD-9. See picture. The cross bars are completly ahead of the entire car and the rear bar is aft of the entire car.

The 4 post is not as good for general service work but it is movable which means I can bring it outside and do stuff like wash and paint the underside of my car. It is also the only lift I can install in my garage, without getting a new roof.

Practically speaking the four post lift cost more since you really need the rolling air/hydraulic jack for an additional $1000.00.

My 4 post with rolling hydraulic/air jack, sliding jack tray, wheel kit and 3 drip trays was $4000.

John Roncallo

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I guess the main disadvantage of a 4 post lift is you cannot do work with the wheels off such as brakes etc. Is that correct? Is there any way around that?

Mike

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1998 C230 330,000 miles (currently dead of second failed EIS, yours will fail too, turning you into the dealer's personal human cash machine)
1988 F150 144,000 miles (leaks all the colors of the rainbow)
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Any one heard of Back Yard buddy 4 post lifts. Made in the USA. I watched their video and they have some nice options so you can do brake work while you car is on their post. Expensive with all the bells & wistles about $5000,00
I am not sure that covers their team to assemble it for you .

Bob Geco