01-26-2015, 10:54 AM | #1 |
Drives: VR ZL1 #259/Nissan 370Z NISMO Join Date: Aug 2008
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Garage Lift
Just wondering what garage lift some folks are using..I'm looking at backyard buddy but they are expensive..are there any better values out there?
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01-26-2015, 04:00 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2015 Z/28 #786 Join Date: Mar 2013
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I bought and installed a BendPak 4 Post Lift, Extra Wide, 9,000-lb. Capacity HD-9XL last fall. Will handle my Camaro or my 3500 Chevy Dually with a couple of blocks to get the rear wheels on the truck to clear the rear crossbar on the lift. Purchased thru ASEDeals.com. Half the price of a Backyard Buddy, if I remember correctly, and free shipping. Came via truck freight from California. If you only need to lift a Camaro or something comparable, a 7000 lb lift would be more than enough.
Very happy with this lift.
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01-26-2015, 07:24 PM | #3 |
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greg smith equipment. they are very inexpensive my buddy has 2 at his shop uses one every day and the other he has a car on all the time but only up and down every other day or so never had a problem. 9000 lb twin post dont know the exact one though.
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01-26-2015, 07:37 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2014 zl1 hennessey650 Join Date: Jul 2014
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Garage Lift
Bendpak...we have 2 and they are built great.....many sizes to choose to suit your needs
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01-26-2015, 07:59 PM | #5 |
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Atlas PV10 from Greg Smith Equipment. Excellent lift.
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01-26-2015, 08:14 PM | #6 |
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01-26-2015, 09:01 PM | #7 |
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CAI intake, ADM scoop, Roto Fab WW relocation kit, BBK 95mm TB, Kooks Headers full 3" exhaust with mufflers and HF cats, MSD 8.5mm plug wires,Tune by Southwest Speed
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01-29-2015, 05:00 PM | #8 |
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I've had my BYB for more then twenty years with no problems, not the cheapest on the market but it's a life time investment.....it's made in Ohio as you probably know also.
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01-30-2015, 01:37 PM | #9 |
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Made right here in my home town,,I called BendPak--Chinese made (I'm sure its fine)---I'm going to go American. I went to their showroom and man it is nice.
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01-30-2015, 01:42 PM | #10 |
I was kind of disappointed when I found out the Bendpak was made in China. I don't recall it saying anything is the sales literature but saw it on the packaging when I received mine.
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CAI intake, ADM scoop, Roto Fab WW relocation kit, BBK 95mm TB, Kooks Headers full 3" exhaust with mufflers and HF cats, MSD 8.5mm plug wires,Tune by Southwest Speed
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01-30-2015, 02:03 PM | #11 |
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I use an Eagle 2-post asymmetrical with 2 ft. extension for my pickup.
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01-31-2015, 03:08 PM | #12 |
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I have a challenger CL10V3 10,000 lb lift in my garage. Absolutely love it and like have a 2 post over any other style because it allows full access to the underside of the vehicle.
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02-02-2015, 08:00 PM | #13 |
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how high does the ceiling have to be to put in a lift..
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02-02-2015, 09:07 PM | #14 |
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If you want to have choices on brand & load rating you should plan for a minimum of 12 ft clearance.
If you have a specific brand and model already selected then you can probably get an install sheet from the manufacturers website that will tell you the minimum clearances required to install their lift. Another plus with taller ceilings though is you get better light distribution from your overhead lights.
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