Bendpak XPR-10A 2-Post Lift, First Impressions
10-03-2012, 08:52 PM
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Bendpak XPR-10A 2-Post Lift, First Impressions It's big. Over the past couple weeks some friends and I have been redoing my shop. A lift has been a long overdue addition and having used most brands under the sun over the years I opted for Bendpak in an asymmetrical wide configuration.
The slab section from the wall is 12ft 6in. I got it in my head that I wanted it to be a straight shot from the first door and the 12ft 6in slab section would be easily within limits. This lift in a wide configuration measures 145" from base plate to base plate which is 12ft exactly. After moving the posts into position it became obvious that the left side spacing was unacceptable.
Tonight I'm going to shift it 2ft over to the right leaving the passenger side post slightly in the center bay. According to my calculations with a car the size of my Camaro centered on the lift I'll have approx. 5 1/2ft of room between a lifted vehicle and the wall. I feel I'd have regrets if I left it as is, especially being the driver side.
Regarding the design and build quality; I was impressed with how solid the post structure is. It's not flimsy like other lifts I've used in the past. I appreciated small details such as the reservoir being pinch-bolted to the motor. Some lifts just use a big worm clamp that leaves the 4 gallon reservoir cocked under the weight. Other aspects I feel could have used a little more attention like the equalizing cable slots inside the carriage and the lock release mechanism spring.
I went ahead and picked up the accessory power/air box that mounts to one of the arms. It's a nice, solid feeling piece and will help a lot reducing clutter. I'd recommend it to future buyers.
Overall, I'm very pleased with the lift and look forward to many years of its use. I'll update this thread when it's relocated and finished.
Thanks for looking
The slab section from the wall is 12ft 6in. I got it in my head that I wanted it to be a straight shot from the first door and the 12ft 6in slab section would be easily within limits. This lift in a wide configuration measures 145" from base plate to base plate which is 12ft exactly. After moving the posts into position it became obvious that the left side spacing was unacceptable.
Tonight I'm going to shift it 2ft over to the right leaving the passenger side post slightly in the center bay. According to my calculations with a car the size of my Camaro centered on the lift I'll have approx. 5 1/2ft of room between a lifted vehicle and the wall. I feel I'd have regrets if I left it as is, especially being the driver side.
Regarding the design and build quality; I was impressed with how solid the post structure is. It's not flimsy like other lifts I've used in the past. I appreciated small details such as the reservoir being pinch-bolted to the motor. Some lifts just use a big worm clamp that leaves the 4 gallon reservoir cocked under the weight. Other aspects I feel could have used a little more attention like the equalizing cable slots inside the carriage and the lock release mechanism spring.
I went ahead and picked up the accessory power/air box that mounts to one of the arms. It's a nice, solid feeling piece and will help a lot reducing clutter. I'd recommend it to future buyers.
Overall, I'm very pleased with the lift and look forward to many years of its use. I'll update this thread when it's relocated and finished.
Thanks for looking
10-06-2012, 07:17 PM
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So I got around to repositioning and finishing the lift. I didn't realize scissor lifts were as heavy as they are... long story short I attempted to save the mesh gate on my trailer by taking it off and making ramps to the driveway. I failed miserably.
After 30 minutes of pure rage I got it unstuck and inside. We walked the lift posts over 26 inches from the wall and got them secured.
At some point during the delivery a forklift picked it up incorrectly and goobered up the paint in a few places. It seems this is common with their usual freight company. I'll just touch it up later.
Top assembly in, hydraulics and electrical finished
It's built right. There was no point during the install that I questioned any aspect of build quality.
Everything went together nicely and I'm very pleased with what I got for the money. If you've got the room I'd suggest the wide configuration. It's awesome.
After 30 minutes of pure rage I got it unstuck and inside. We walked the lift posts over 26 inches from the wall and got them secured.
At some point during the delivery a forklift picked it up incorrectly and goobered up the paint in a few places. It seems this is common with their usual freight company. I'll just touch it up later.
Top assembly in, hydraulics and electrical finished
It's built right. There was no point during the install that I questioned any aspect of build quality.
Everything went together nicely and I'm very pleased with what I got for the money. If you've got the room I'd suggest the wide configuration. It's awesome.
10-07-2012, 05:54 PM
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how did you feel about the install? easy enough? I'm having a shop built soon and will go with a Direct lift due to cost but thinking about installing myself
10-12-2012, 03:27 PM
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awesome write up thank you for the info. How do you feel about your spacing from the wall? do you think 2 foot clearance from the wall is perfect of would you have gone less or more if you re did it? How about the clearances for the front spacing (ie recommended spacing from posts to front wall)? you know enought space to allow for you to still get your engine hoist in and out of there comfortably
10-12-2012, 11:51 PM
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awesome write up thank you for the info. How do you feel about your spacing from the wall? do you think 2 foot clearance from the wall is perfect of would you have gone less or more if you re did it? How about the clearances for the front spacing (ie recommended spacing from posts to front wall)? you know enought space to allow for you to still get your engine hoist in and out of there comfortably
The base plate of the driver post is now exactly 27 inches from the wall and it's perfect. Being an asymmetrical style lift your required space in front of the lift from approaching direction is reduced in the neighborhood of 25% since the drivers door sits behind the lift post rather than in front in symmetrical configurations.
There's plenty of room for a jack on the wall side with the 27" + 21" base plate width + 18+/-" car to post distance. I'm very pleased I moved it over.
It's all still fresh in my mind so feel free to PM me with questions/concerns.
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11-03-2012, 04:47 AM
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It is really huge. Thanks for sharing the photographs. It is quite difficult to uplift the car without the help of jacks. Once again thanks for sharing such photographs.
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11-13-2012, 10:45 PM
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I am thinking about getting one of those. Good to hear that you are happy with it. Don't think I'd ever attempt to install it myself though. You have a hige garage. Are they saying you are suppose to have 24 feet in length. I have a 30X40 garage but my opening to the second floor is probably only 21 feet long by 14 feet. Do you know how far your car extends in the front and back from the centerline. Who did you purchase your's from. Thanks
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I am ordering the same lift next week. Do u suggest the 2' height extensions and realistically
how much floor space do you allow for lift and working are total?
God Bless
John (new member)
how much floor space do you allow for lift and working are total?
God Bless
John (new member)
