Two Post Lift Cables Explained

Hopefully this helps clear up some confusion about what they do.

[rrdh]

Great video. Just bought a lift and trying to learn as much as I can about using it. This video was to the point and very informative. Thanks.

[PerryBettler]

Very good informative video. No one else shows how to install the cables correctly. I have now been able to complete the instalation of my 2 post hoist, thanks.

[TheMrChaddles]

There aren't very many videos on two post car lifts, yet they are really gaining popularity among the average home garage. Thank you Ian for the informative video. Awesome job.

[wally]

Great job Ian, I bought a 2 post from you 11 years ago

Walter

[islahuddin]

Finally found a video explains cable function

[petersallander]

I learned allot and have been thinking of put one in

[libertycustomcrafts]

I have a two post weaver that was made in 1972. It uses chains instead of cables, I’ve had it for almost four years and just recently had to adjust the sync between the two actuators. I’ve looked at new lifts and compared to what I have, they’re not even in the same league. The steel plates on my lift are over an inch thick compared to the 3/8 to 1/2 inch most lifts now days are made from. Funny thing is the actuators are rated at 7000lbs but the towers and lift arms and housing could easily handle twice that amount.

[khaled]

I like the idea of making both locks a little bit out of adjustment for confirming

[chandlersgarage]

Good video. I am about to adjust my lift, this helps a lot!

[zacyoho]

Thank you. I think you just solved my problem.

[azizaviation]

great video and good explanation, Well done

[davidpoland]

I just found your channel and this video. Lots of good useful info here. I have a question about adjusting the cables. My lift is a direct drive 10, 000 lb over head unit. The issue I have is not being able to adjust the cables to get much tension on them. I followed the manufacturers instruction, raising the carriages about 3 feet and not resting them on the locks (with no vehicle on the lift). I am out of threads for adjustment and the cables are still loose. One is a little tighter than the other but I can still pull them together so they touch without much effort. When I lower a vehicle one side always starts down before the other. I've had the lift a couple of years and it works fine other than this. Any thoughts? Thanks

[JeffZiegler]

If the 2 towers are plumb but the cables are a little off or exactly in sync but the 2-column base plates are at different heights (1/8"-3/4" off), does this create a problem? Looks like Benpack wants both pads to be at the same height at the top of their travel vs towers plumb. But if you set the columns so they are level at the top stop, that does not mean it is level at every stop. Thanks for any advice.

[StephenMooney-DGS]

on a floor plat lift should the cable touch the ground in the middle or tight enough not to drag across the concrete

[dashcash]

I recently purchased a nearly new 2 post floor plate lift and paid extra to have it set up by the seller who " seemed " to know lifts inside and out since he has every style imaginable in his shop which HE has installed . He delivered the lift and installed and anchored and leveled it but for some reason the carriages ( arms ) only drop down to about 8 inches off the floor and one side cables are taught and the other side loose as a goose and he left me hanging like that . Should I start from scratch and remove the cables and start all over again since he's not returning my calls? Thanks

[petermolnar]

Here after Rainman Ray's lift cable snap video

[ironman]

My safty latches doesn't release after pulling cables

[sled]

I have a assymetrical 2 post lift with clear floor design cables. When there is a load on the lift, the carriages will jump when I push the motor switch on. This causes the vehicle to bounce while raising for a few (scary) seconds until it smooths out. Ive adjusted the cables and bled the rams. The vehicle lowers smoothly with no issues. The lift raises smoothly with no load. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[mosehousesix]

Hi so would you be able to lift a car if both sides were even in weight without cables and just the rams?

[manuelabrego]

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