Anyone have a lift at home?
#2
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (49)
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: detroit
Posts: 1,518
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i have the denmar lift the ones designed for short ceilings ya you cant walk under the car to work on the car but it does everything i need it too got it from summitracing and was free shipping also didn't there payment plan so i didn't have to come out of pocket for the whole thing at once
#3
TECH Regular
iTrader: (12)
I have a Bendpak xpr-10. I did a lot of research before I chose a lift. I wanted a certified lift that would fit under my 13' ceiling. 12ks were out because they were all too tall. Pretty much all certified 10ks were right around $3,000. Bendpak has a break down of how well built theirs is compared to a Rotary lift. Every shop I've ever worked for had Rotary lifts so I was pretty impressed the Bendpak was built heavier for the same price.
If you can fit a 12' lift I'd highly recommend checking out the ones Bendpak has. I don't know anything about the cheaper, non-certified lifts because I wasn't willing to buy one.
Only pic I currently have uploaded of the shop
If you can fit a 12' lift I'd highly recommend checking out the ones Bendpak has. I don't know anything about the cheaper, non-certified lifts because I wasn't willing to buy one.
Only pic I currently have uploaded of the shop
#4
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (17)
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Southern NJ
Posts: 634
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have a Rotary asymmetrical 2 post lift rated at 10K. I had to get the higher rating to handle my diesel dually.
Drive on lifts are nice depending on what you are doing. With a drive on you can purchase or make platform to place bottle jacks on. This way you can remove the tires & wheels.
It all boils down to what you plan to do with it, how much you want to spend, and what will fit.
Good luck
Drive on lifts are nice depending on what you are doing. With a drive on you can purchase or make platform to place bottle jacks on. This way you can remove the tires & wheels.
It all boils down to what you plan to do with it, how much you want to spend, and what will fit.
Good luck
Trending Topics
#8
Sorry for not responding. I have been busy with mortgage people, inspectors, roofer, blah blah blah.. I'm trying to stay around the 2K price range. I will never use it for a truck. Maybe the occasional corvette or supra. My 88 Mustang will live on it during the week. The max jaxx would not work. I need to get under the car for engine/trans removal and things like that. Ive never heard of a certified lift. I'll do some research
#11
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Syracuse, NY
Posts: 1,349
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My lift has paid for it self like three times since i got it two years ago. I have older cars, 2005 Buick and a 2006 Caravan. Ive done brake lines, exhaust and also dropped my motor out of my Camaro with it. Ive done the rear end of my camaro, fuel pump and oil pan gasket. Plus alot of other things.
They are worth it. Actually any auto work is worth it if you can do it yourself. I just did my intake gasket on my van, $20 gasket, the place wanted over $400 to install it. It took me 3 hours and the price of the gasket.
They are worth it. Actually any auto work is worth it if you can do it yourself. I just did my intake gasket on my van, $20 gasket, the place wanted over $400 to install it. It took me 3 hours and the price of the gasket.
#14
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: New Berlin Wi
Posts: 309
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have a benwill 7k 2 post. I bought it used from a friend who owns a shop. It originally came out of a gm dealer. I've had it for a couple years. It was money well spent. I use it a lot.
Kory
Kory
#16
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: hamden, ct
Posts: 501
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i have a rotary 10k two post. its the best thing in the world. I pretty much refuse to work on anything without using a lift now. I know the hydraulics are good since the car has been sitting on it for the last two years without dropping down at all
When i move into my new place next year im getting a drive-on lift to go with this one, because this one has spoiled me that much. hands down some of the best money ive spent, i know what it saved me doing my subaru swap almost paid for the whole thing. if you got the space,do it, if not, make the space.
When i move into my new place next year im getting a drive-on lift to go with this one, because this one has spoiled me that much. hands down some of the best money ive spent, i know what it saved me doing my subaru swap almost paid for the whole thing. if you got the space,do it, if not, make the space.
#19
11 Second Club
iTrader: (19)
I just bought a used Mohawk A7, I just need to hook up the hydraulic lines and the wiring and im done. I got lucky and have 12ft ceilings so I just had to remove my garage door opener and will have to move my garage door up eventually if I want to lift cars with the door open. Make sure you check your concrete thickness, mosts lifts need at least 4" of good concrete, I have 8" and a huge frost wall all the way around it but I live in Maine so they build stuff up here pretty good for the shitty environment. It also helps to have a forklift handy to lift the columns or 5-6 guys. I had my buddy with a wrecker put them into place for me.
Last edited by Troy5061; 10-29-2013 at 06:08 AM.
#20