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GUIDE · TYPE/4-post-car-liftREV 14UPD May 9, 2026
LIFT TYPE · STORAGE / DRIVE-ON
4-post car lifts: built for parking, not for service.
A 4-post is the only lift you can drive a car onto. That makes it the right answer for storing two vehicles in one bay — and the wrong answer if you wanted to do real wrenching. Decide which problem you're solving first.
Reviewed May 9, 2026 Pick 1 of 5 evaluated
Audience
Who this page is for
- Two-car parking inside a single bay (the most common use)
- Owners who want a lift but cannot anchor (rentals, finished slabs)
- Light service work — fluids, tire rotations, undercoating spray
When NOT to buy a 4-post
You do brakes regularly
Wheels can't come off easily
✕ Get a 2-post
You do exhaust / drivetrain
Runways block underside
✕ Get a 2-post
You do alignments
Need slip plates + level pad
✕ Different category
You park 2 cars in 1 bay
This is the use case
→ 4-post
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APlusLift
HW-8S
4-post storage
Drive-on. Best for storage / car-over-car parking. Light maintenance only — not a wrenching tool.
CAP 8,000 lb
RISE 80 in
CEIL 10 ft 10 in
SLAB 4 in planning
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FAQ
Can I anchor a 4-post for stability? +
Most are designed free-standing — anchoring is optional for seismic zones. If you anchor, the lift is no longer portable.
Will it fit a full-size F-150? +
Runway length on the HW-8S is 186″ — a SuperCrew F-150 is 232″. The truck overhangs by ~46″ off the rear, which is normal. Check tire pad alignment.