Thread: Your D2 on a Two Post Hoist

I seem to recall the chassis on that ute was rusted out.... Not a nice thing to happen though!

When I had the D1, I refused to put it on a two post hoist when working on it myself,, much preferred to use the 4 post.
I've seen the aftermath of the hoist falling over with a car on it, probably not bolted in properly. Mind you, I've seen car run off the end of a 4 poster too,
Two post IMO was too unstable even with the lighter cars we used to put on it. Sometimes you need to put a fair bit of force on things.
Not sure exactly where on the car exactly the pads should be placed though.

Don't know what you blokes are worried about - I lift my 6x6 on a 4T 2 post hoist. Doesn't look unstable at any time but I do regularly check the bolts holding the pillars to the concrete. Must admit I was a little nervous the first time I lifted it!

I have a two poster, have had my rangie and old d1 on it many a time, no dramas at all.

yes Vern,, but where did you lift it from?

The local tyre place has a 2 poster. The first time the D2 went on I was a little wary, though the guy said Tojo wagons go on oki. It only went up to clear the ground for the wheel changing. Seemed firm enough for that but as has been said I would prefer a 4 if doing any tugging and pulling on stubborn components, It did have some movement however very slight.

Forgot to add this https://discoweb.org/forums/showthread.php't=78798 It has some pics in the thread that give an idea where the arm pads go , Oh and a nice scary piccy too

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

yes Vern,, but where did you lift it from?

The floor??