RAV 2 post hoist issue

jfp1, Jun 29, 6:28pm
Hi Guys, My 2 post clear floor RAV hoist has developed a squeal type noise in the RH post assembly. Noise seems to come from the lift nut area. I have pulled all the nylon slide pads out and checked them for wear and they appear OK. Extra lube on the main threaded shaft seems to alleviate the problem for a couple of lifts. Seems worse when in the upper half of the lift. Any ideas or anyone you could recommend to have a look at it. I'm just out of Christchurch. Cheers, John

treachug, Jun 29, 8:03pm
Ring George Stocks equipment sales rep,366 5560. They are the Nz supplier & will have a hoist company they use to fit & repair so will know these hoists.

zephyrheaven, Jun 29, 8:05pm
herb lane is the man canty hoist services

1badbox, Jun 29, 11:08pm
the lift nut will be worn and the safety flap will now be touching the screw. look in the back of the post near the bottom there is a wee welded plate check if the plate has any scrape marks on it. as this is a tell tale sign of a worn out nut.

1badbox, Apr 12, 1:35pm
also check that the hose hasn't come off the oil pump and check that oil pump is actually working by raising the hoist a couple of feet off the ground a few times to see if oil is getting pumped up to the top off the lift nut assembly.