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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Well we got it! Its 9K-10K two post, Same as an AmPro. Brand new, picked it up this morning. Now we just have to drill the concrete and run the electrical.














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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Nice. Lifts are wonderful things.

Especially when you get done and the car gets OFF the freaking lift.

<- 98Z on the lift for... almost a year now.
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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Nice. I hope to be installing a 4 post in less than a month if everything goes well.

I plan to use it mostly for storage, but it will make lots of things easier such as header swaps, clutch swaps etc.

Enjoy and be safe.
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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I'm jealous
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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You've got a really nice shop.
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 12:11 AM
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That must be nice I want one but my 2 car garage won't support it.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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how much did it cost? that looks awsome
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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The lift was $1750.00 and then we rented Hilti Impact drill for $40. They sell for about $1300-1400 but then you have to pay $450 for shipping out here...


We're pretty happy with the whole thing!

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Can't you get some guys that install those to come and hook everything up for around $300??? That way it's warranted and what not? My stepfather owns a body/mechanical shop and when his were purchased they came out and hooked em all up..

I'm sure you've got it, just figured it'd been less of a headache that way..
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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i have the same exac t lift

i use it my shop 7 days a week 12-14hrs a day. it has worked well. for het money you can't beat it. you will be happy that you got a lift. i am probably going to be purchasing a second one soon.
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congrats on your lift. i wont do stuff without mine now. mine isnt as nice but i picked mine up for 200 bucks when a shop got a new one.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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show off's!! if you have a link on where to order one could you shoot one my way? i ned a lift like last week
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Ve...Lifts-s/37.htm
i have the atlas 9 on there
i was able to get mine local and they delivered it and installed it for 2250?? been a couple years but was worth when i looked into it
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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We rented a Hilti hammer drill from The Depot and it cut throught the concrete like butter! Its all installed as of last Saturday! Hell, I already have the car on it!

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Nice... I'm planning on picking up mine from the GregSmith site located in Delaware. The nice thing is Delaware doesn't have sales tax, so that's a nice savings.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan K
The lift was $1750.00 and then we rented Hilti Impact drill for $40. They sell for about $1300-1400 but then you have to pay $450 for shipping out here...

Thats it! Wow thats not that bad at all! I would get one when i get my taxes back..... But i dont have a shop like that to fit it in there lol
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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Man!!! I want a two post lift in my Shop Just waiting on the taxes!!!
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I just noticed that you have your garage door going up at less than a 90 degree angle, closer probably to a 45 degree angle following the roof line. Was this done on purpose for the lift, and where did you get the decreased angle track.

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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 02:21 AM
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Its designed for it, The door spring has to be special. IIRC, its called a high lift door.
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