2 post lift recommendations
02-19-2009, 09:24 AM
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2 post lift recommendations I am getting ready to buy a lift. I have been told by a couple people not to buy the cheap ones you can find on the internet that aren't certified. i want to know some feed back on anyone who has a chinese made lift and whether or not they've had problems. I got 14' sidewalls, so no clearance issues. Thanks!
02-19-2009, 09:33 AM
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my uncle has a backyard buddy. its a 4 post lift but works great. backyard buddy had never had a failure with any of their lifts throughtout their history. check their website to see if they make a 2 post lift. i wouldnt trust my car on any of those crap lifts that you can get.
02-19-2009, 11:23 PM
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Reply I have a 9,000 lb. Mohawk lift and couldn't be any happier with it. Make sure that you have enough ceiling height and the concrete is deep enough and strong enough for a lift. This is one thing that you do not want to skimp on. Cheaper is NOT better. Another lift that is quite popular is the Bend Pak although I personally do not have any experience with it. One advantage to a lift is that one car can be stored on the lift in the air during the winter months and one car can be underneath. Hope this helps in your decision.
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02-19-2009, 11:29 PM
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Reply Another thing to remember is if you buy the drive on style it is a little harder to change or rotate the tires. I personally don't like them because I rotate my tires with every oil change which is every 2,500 miles.Just my opinion.
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02-20-2009, 08:50 AM
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I have a Gemini. Bought it used. I'm happy with it. It'll lift everything from my old Fiero to my Suburban without a problem. It's certainly not as nice or as expensive as a Mohawk, I'd put it on par with a BendPak. Just don't buy the cheapest thing you can find out there (Chinese steel junk), and you should be OK.
02-20-2009, 08:20 PM
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Direct Lift PRO-10 from Greg Smith in Indiana.
I'm a homeowner and only use it occasionally so it's fine for me. Assymetrical and will lift the wife's Diesel Excursion!!!
Was $1750 at the time!
I'd buy a ROTARY if price were not an issue.
I'm a homeowner and only use it occasionally so it's fine for me. Assymetrical and will lift the wife's Diesel Excursion!!!
Was $1750 at the time!
I'd buy a ROTARY if price were not an issue.
02-20-2009, 09:12 PM
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And just before Christmas, there were some KILLER deals on them.
I bought a North American 10K Asymetrical for $1400 delivered and installed.
02-22-2009, 09:39 AM
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rotary here as well, though i know people with some of the lower end lifts that have no issues. a good lift will more than pay for itself so just like tools i wouldnt trust the basement bargains. also you gotta wonder if something does happen or you need to replace a part, is CHINALIFT going to still be in buisness? just some food for thought...
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im not saying the cheap ones are going to fail (and that a top dollar lift is never going to) but i feel better having 2 tons of steel over my head on my proven rotary than with a harbor freight brand. all MHO of course