Contact 2 Post Car Lift Specialists
Need help picking the right 2 post car lift, checking whether your bay's ceiling clearance is enough, or working out the freight timeline? We're a small crew of 2 post car lift specialists — text, call, or send us the form below and we'll get you a straight answer, usually the same day.
What we sell
2 post car lifts only — Rotary, Forward, Challenger, BendPak — from 7,000 lb capacity portables up to 20,000 lb commercial lifts. Plus the parts, adapters, and add-ons that install with them. No mid-rise, no 4-post, no scissor lifts. If you're shopping for one of those, we can point you to sister brands.
Where we ship
All 48 contiguous states. 2 post car lifts ship freight in 3–5 business days from the manufacturer warehouse. Alaska and Hawaii — call for a freight quote.
Company info
Ragsdale LLC dba 2 Post Car Lift
210 Freel Dr, Ames, IA 50010
EIN 83-4636834
Prefer to write it out? Fill in the form below and we'll follow up. Please include the model you're considering and your ceiling height in inches — that's the fastest path to a real answer.
What to include when you call or text
The fastest way to get a useful answer on a 2 post car lift question is to send the right information up front. Whether you're texting a photo of your bay, calling about a specific model, or emailing a spec question, having these details ready cuts the back-and-forth in half:
- Which 2 post car lift you're looking at. Model name or link to the product page. If you're comparing two, give us both.
- Your bay's ceiling clear point. Not the peak of the roof — the lowest obstruction (HVAC duct, joist, garage-door track). A photo taken from the floor looking up gets us most of what we need.
- Your slab thickness and age. If you don't know, a photo of an exposed slab edge (garage-door threshold, floor drain, wall footing) usually tells us enough. Concrete over 20 years old worth a core sample.
- Your electrical panel. Photo of the inside of the panel — we'll see whether you have space and amperage to add a dedicated circuit for the 2 post car lift.
- What you'll be lifting. The heaviest vehicle you routinely service. This decides capacity.
Common questions we get
How do I know whether my ceiling is high enough for the 2 post car lift I want?
Every product page publishes the minimum ceiling clearance the manufacturer install manual specifies. Compare that number against the lowest point in your bay — not the highest. If you're within a few inches either way, text a photo and we'll cross-check before you order.
Do I need a permit to install a 2 post car lift?
Most residential garage installs don't require a permit for the lift itself, but the electrical work (adding a dedicated 220V circuit) usually does. Commercial installs typically need both electrical and building permits. Check with your local building department before ordering — the answer varies by jurisdiction.
Can I install a 2 post car lift myself?
Yes. A 2 post car lift install is a doable two-person weekend project with basic tools (torque wrench, hammer drill, level). If you're not comfortable, factory-authorized installers can be arranged at additional cost — call for a regional quote.
What's the difference between shipping and freight on a 2 post car lift order?
Shipping typically means small-package ground service (accessories under 30 lb). Freight means LTL truck delivery on a pallet with a liftgate — that's how every 2 post car lift itself moves. Freight is free to the 48 states on the base lift; accessories under 30 lb ordered separately incur small-package ground charges.
Sales vs. service inquiries
Two kinds of calls come in on the (833) 736-7290 number, and both are welcome:
- Sales inquiries. Which 2 post car lift is right for my bay, price and freight questions, financing, ordering, specification cross-checks. This is the majority of what we do — text or call anytime Mon–Fri 8a–6p Central.
- Service referrals. If you already own a 2 post car lift (from us or from anywhere else) and need service work done, we don't turn wrenches ourselves — but we know who does good work across most U.S. metros. Call and tell us where you are; we'll point you toward a shop we'd send our own family to. No charge for the referral.
Response times
Texts to (833) 736-7290 during business hours (Mon–Fri 8a–6p Central) typically get a reply within an hour. After-hours and weekend texts get a reply next business morning. Email to sales@2postcarlift.com is answered within one business day. Voice calls that go to voicemail get a callback within four business hours during the workday, next business morning after hours. If you're on a tight ordering timeline — an equipment install with a scheduled crew showing up on a specific date — flag that in your first message and we'll prioritize.
Where to go next
If this guide answered one of your 2 post car lift questions, the other four buying guides on the site are worth a read too — they cover the pieces you'll want to have squared away before you order:
- Ceiling clearance — how much clear ceiling every capacity of 2 post car lift needs.
- Concrete requirements — the slab thickness and PSI a 2 post car lift install actually needs.
- Symmetric vs asymmetric — which arm design fits your shop's vehicle mix.
- ALI certification — why the Gold Label matters on a 2 post car lift and how to verify.
- Brand comparison — Rotary vs Forward vs Challenger vs BendPak plain-English.
The order most buyers work through them: check ceiling clearance first (rules out any lift that won't fit), then concrete requirements (rules out any lift your slab won't support), then decide symmetric vs asymmetric (depends on your service mix), then verify ALI certification on the specific 2 post car lift model you're considering, then compare brands within the capacity range that fits.