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BoostedX2 · 01-26-2015, 10:54 AM

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?

td195f · 01-26-2015, 04:00 PM

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.

flyinglow57 · 01-26-2015, 07:24 PM

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.

JP. · 01-26-2015, 07:37 PM

Bendpak...we have 2 and they are built great.....many sizes to choose to suit your needs
Bought from Babco.ca
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yotaman96 · 01-26-2015, 07:59 PM

Atlas PV10 from Greg Smith Equipment. Excellent lift.

Mouse6.2 · 01-26-2015, 08:14 PM

I just use Hover mode.

I picked up this lift from Greg Smith Equipment online 5 years ago for $1,200 delivered.

dmw56 · 01-26-2015, 09:01 PM

I have the Bendpak HD-9XL also. I bought it about 5 years ago for $2000 and free shipping.

DARK AGE 53 · 01-29-2015, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedX2

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?

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.

BoostedX2 · 01-30-2015, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DARK AGE 53

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.

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.

dmw56 · 01-30-2015, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedX2

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.

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.

ClawSS · 01-30-2015, 02:03 PM

I use an Eagle 2-post asymmetrical with 2 ft. extension for my pickup.

Nick S · 01-31-2015, 03:08 PM

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.

MARINE1991 · 02-02-2015, 08:00 PM

how high does the ceiling have to be to put in a lift..

Nick S · 02-02-2015, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MARINE1991

how high does the ceiling have to be to put in a lift..

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.

01-26-2015, 10:54 AM	#1
BoostedX2 Drives: VR ZL1 #259/Nissan 370Z NISMO Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,071	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?

01-26-2015, 04:00 PM	#2
td195f Drives: 2015 Z/28 #786 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hastings, NY Posts: 475	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. __________________ 2015 Z/28 #786 - Black 2004 Silverado 3500 Dually - D'Max - Suncoast - Banks - Edge - Custom Tune by D'Max Tuner / Spitzer '32 Bantam Altered Drag Car - Blown Alcohol 380 CI Small Block Chevy

01-26-2015, 07:24 PM	#3
flyinglow57 Drives: rumble bee,2SS 6sp Join Date: May 2009 Location: pittsburgh, PA Posts: 539	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. __________________ blk 2ss 6spd with sunroof. intake,tsp cam,full exhaust,pcmforless tune,trailing arms,toe rods. hopeing for 11.9 because my g/f said she will take the cam and the suspension back if not.

01-26-2015, 07:37 PM	#4
JP. Drives: 2014 zl1 hennessey650 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lacombe Posts: 63	Garage Lift Bendpak...we have 2 and they are built great.....many sizes to choose to suit your needs Bought from Babco.ca

01-26-2015, 07:59 PM	#5
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,955 View My Garage	Atlas PV10 from Greg Smith Equipment. Excellent lift. __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

01-26-2015, 08:14 PM	#6
Mouse6.2 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS M6 NPP Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 340	I just use Hover mode. I picked up this lift from Greg Smith Equipment online 5 years ago for $1,200 delivered.

01-26-2015, 09:01 PM	#7
dmw56 Drives: 2014 2SS Red Hot 6M Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Edgewood, NM Posts: 229 View My Garage	I have the Bendpak HD-9XL also. I bought it about 5 years ago for $2000 and free shipping. __________________ 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

01-30-2015, 02:03 PM	#11
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	I use an Eagle 2-post asymmetrical with 2 ft. extension for my pickup. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

01-31-2015, 03:08 PM	#12
Nick S Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Verona, WI Posts: 1,924	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. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by Nick S; 02-01-2015 at 07:11 PM.

02-02-2015, 08:00 PM	#13
MARINE1991 Drives: COTW 8/29/11 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HOMELESS Posts: 10,010 View My Garage	how high does the ceiling have to be to put in a lift..