I am trying to decide which type of car lift to install in my garage - 2 post or 4 post. It will just be for my personal use to work on my own vehicles, mostly oil changes, brakes, and miscellaneous tasks. (It will also afford me the ability to pay some attention to the underside of the 230SL.)
The 4 post clearly provides the benefit of storing the vehicle overhead but since the car rests on its wheels, doing brake work requires that I use a jack on the lift as well. It also limits the access a bit since the runways are present.
The 2 post provides unhindered access but can't be used to store the car. And I wonder about how good it is to let the suspension dangle on this type of lift.
The fact is that I don't need the storing capability, even though that is an attractive feature. And the suspension hanging on the 2 post would not be a long term proposition. (I believe that at its extent, the suspension is captured by the shock absorbers as well.)
I am leaning towards the 2 post but I would welcome some additional advice from those on the forum who have either type of lift. What has your experience been? Are you happy with the type of lift that you have? Does a 4 post provide the desired access at the wheels? Advantages/disadvantages of each type?
Thanks very much,
Harry