Any 2 post lift not fit under a C5?

[Greg C]

Am planning on installing a 2 post lift in my pole barn and since we recently purchased a 2000 C5 Convt. (also own a 72 442) want to make sure what ever I purchase in the way of a lift (looking at Bend Pak & Eagle lifts) the arms will fit under a C5.
Has any one run across a lift that won't fit under a C5? While we are on the subject, has anyone had any good or bad experiences with Bend Pak Or Eagle lifts.........

 

[c4c5specialist]

Hi there,
Your static height, meaning the height of the legs when down is the most critical part of this lift purchase.
I have to have a certain lift for c5, ONLY because equal length arms make it easier to place the pads, so I do not have to use the lift pad tools used by GM.
You can purchase an asymetrical length arms lift, however, it will be a little more difficult to use on c5.
As for lifts, I have used many, and they all should serve you well.
I have a preference for the Rotary equal length arm lifts, but that is just me.
Allthebest, c4c5

 

[Greg C]

C4C5, thanks for the info on the lift. Sounds like a sysmetrical lift is the way to go then? From what I have been able to deduct from the info I can find on the different lift web sites the difference between asymetrical & symetrical lifts is asymetrical allows the vehicle to be off to one end to allow the doors to be opened while up off the ground? Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks again. Greg in Michigan.......

 

[c4c5specialist]

C4C5, thanks for the info on the lift. Sounds like a sysmetrical lift is the way to go then? From what I have been able to deduct from the info I can find on the different lift web sites the difference between asymetrical & symetrical lifts is asymetrical allows the vehicle to be off to one end to allow the doors to be opened while up off the ground? Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks again. Greg in Michigan.......

Yes, you are correct.
Allthebest, c4c5

 

[Greg C]

I got the Rotary Lift info in the mail today........their 7000 lb lifts have a mim. adapter height of 3 15/16 in.
low step height is 6 1/8 in.
9000 lb lift mim. adapter height is 5 in.
low step is 7 1/8 in.
going to the atuo shop for the school district I work for (I'm retired and drive a school bus part time to pay for my toys) they a have 5 of the 9000 lb Rotary lifts there..going to see if the lift arms will fit under my C5........do you know off the top of your head what the clearance is on a C5?............thanks.......

 

[Greg C]

Just recieved the set of lift pads that I ordered yesterday......so
I was able to check the clearance height with the lift pads in place........clearance is 4 3/4 inches.........