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INTMD8

01-14-2014 02:22 PM

I've owned an asymmetrical BendPak for about 9 years now. Never once a problem with it.

I think they are made overseas now, not sure if they were when I bought mine.

I've known a few guys with off brand Chinese lifts and they seem to be a bit less reliable. (problems with pulleys and cables/etc).

And as mentioned, get low profile arms. One of the lifts at the shop I work at was ordered without them and it can be a real pain in the ass.

Revved

01-16-2014 06:10 PM

I've been pretty happy with my Asymetrical 10k Bendpack- it's a year old now. I've worked on Rotary my whole life before now so I'm spoiled. Its clunky, it's loud but I haven't had any issues with it. And it was nearly $1500 cheaper than the comparable Rotary at the time.

TheJDMan

01-18-2014 01:05 PM

Summit Racing sells the entire Bendpack line of 2 post lifts.

jlwdvm

01-20-2014 07:13 AM

I know...free shipping too, but Bendpaks 2-post floor-plate model isn't certified and costs the same as the revolution.

jy211

02-03-2014 08:49 AM

anyone have a 4 post lift in their home garage?

jlwdvm

02-07-2014 12:01 PM

Well, I ended up ordering this: http://www.directlift.com/Pro-9F-Two...ift-P43C8.aspx
There is a Direct Lift warehouse less than 3 hours away and shipping was $230. I compared shipping weights of the 9k lifts and the 8k lifts with the 9's being significantly heavier and probably overbuilt for what I will be lifting. I spoke with warehouses in 2 different states and everybody was prompt, knowledgeable, and nice! Direct Lift is owned by Dover...who also owns Rotary and Revolution I think. My footings should be nice and cured by now...hope the install goes smoothly!

ord27

03-18-2014 10:22 AM

great info. I am also considering a lift. mine will need to be installed outside, under a carport. I'm wanting to store the Superbee above where we park a car. I also want the lift for car restoration uses. I like the look of the tire adapters.

Is a two post lift ok for storing? or do I need to only consider a 4 post lift

thanks

OBeer-WAN-Kenobi

03-18-2014 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ord27 (Post 542201)

Most people use a 4 post for storage but as long as it has locks, I see no reason why you couldn't use a 2 post for storage too. My Camaro has been sitting up on mine for long enough now that it might as well be for storage! :headspin:

You'll want to make sure the lift height (to where the last lock will engage) is high enough to store whatever you want under it though.

johnzSS

03-26-2014 06:53 PM

I too have heard great things about Bendpak. This will be my next purchase once I get situated.

I reached out to them last month looking for additional information about a lift for my house. They are very quick to answer and questions and also provide US vs. them side by side comparisons of build quality and features.

+1 for Bendak

vstol

08-14-2019 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by OBeer-WAN-Kenobi (Post 527097)

I'd just make sure to buy something that is ALI/ETL certified. I have a shorter ceiling in my shop as well but I was able to get away with a challenger E10 clear floor lift. I just put the cross bar up and over the rafters. My '69 camaro will go all the way up! My lift was $2700 shipped and it's 10,000 lbs rated.

This pic was when we were installing it. I've gotten rid of some of the junk since then.

P.S. I will never ever know how I got along without this lift. It makes everything so much easier and makes things enjoyable that previously weren't.

Old post but thinking of the LE-10 how is yours holding up

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