2-post lifts to stay away from? - Lateral-g Forums

SSLance · #1 01-14-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ketzer

I've got a BendPak. Has worked flawless and seems very well made. I looked for over a year to try and catch one of those nice used deals you guys are finding everywhere now. Finally gave up and bought new. I agree it is the most handy tool in the shop!

Some comparison stuff...
http://www.bendpak.com/a-study-in-li...ft-Comparison/

Jeff-

Pretty sure that is the same comparison article I read...before I decided to purchase my Atlas from Greg Smith Equipment.

My Atlas looks very similar in construction to the Bendpak BTW, nearly identical.

And regarding replacement parts for my Chinese made lift...the distributor is in Indiana and stocks everything you could possibly need for them.

Nothing wrong with a Rotary though, they are a good lift too and it sounds like someone found a pretty good deal on one above.

INTMD8 · #2 01-14-2014, 01:22 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 · #3 01-16-2014, 05:10 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 · #4 01-18-2014, 12:05 PM

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

jlwdvm · #5 01-20-2014, 06:13 AM

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

jy211 · #6 02-03-2014, 07:49 AM

anyone have a 4 post lift in their home garage?

jlwdvm · #7 02-07-2014, 11:01 AM

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!