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Old 07-28-2011, 05:04 PM
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So is this a lift for commercial use or just a weekend helper?

I'm a weekend warrior. I use my lift maybe two, three times a month ... less in the heat of the summer a LOT more in the winter.

So the need for a heavy use, commercial grade lift was WAY overkill for my usage.

I bought one of these ...

http://www.americanautomotiveequipme...s-p/tp9a-d.htm

It was installed in 2007 and has worked flawlessly.

When I was picking it up, planning to do the install myself, the guy loading asked about installation and offered to do it for $200.

I was going to have to buy an 8" long 3/4" carbide masonry bit and rent a 3/4" hammer drill in order to sink the anchors. That alone would have been close to $100.

So hell yes ... install it and I'll drink beer.
Old 07-28-2011, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by fuelie74
2 post all the way. I prefer Forward hoists and really like the dual symmetrical hoist they have out. I work off two Mohawk hoist every day at work right now and hate them after having a Forward.
Why is that?
Old 07-29-2011, 05:21 AM
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Whatever brand you choose look at an "asymmetrical" if you plan on working on cars the most and an "symmetrical" if you plan on working on trucks the most.



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