Car Ramp as alternative to Bend Pak Lift
05-01-2008, 06:39 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Car Ramp as alternative to Bend Pak Lift
Hey I was wondering if getting a car ramp would be an ok alternative to getting a lift. A lift is 1600 USD for a bend pak lift but a car ramp is like 200 dollars. I feel like it would be a good alternative. I know a lift would be much better but 1600 dollars is quite a bit of money when I dont know if I will be moving in a year or two. Shipping can be quite expensive. Let me know what you guys think and if you know of any good ramps.
05-01-2008, 08:15 PM
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Drifting
Ramps are good things. Easy to use, cheap, very safe. However, if you ever want to work on your brakes, suspension, axles, steering...etc. They won't do. A large jack and some axle stands are also effective.
05-01-2008, 10:57 PM
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Well, I had a decision to make this past spring. I wanted to add "Euro" GT3 seats to my car, but they cost $1300 each. So, I decided to buy one for the driver AND a Bend-Pak D-6XP scissor lift. Best decision I ever made. The lift is truly amazing. I can work on all four wheels, change fluids, and handle all levels of routine maintenance. I now put all of my cars on it and that has been a blast as well...
-Blake
-Blake
05-01-2008, 11:07 PM
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I have a set of 4" x12" x 14' left over from my front courtyard build that work great as a temporary ramp. If you look back at Ed's Bend Pak pictures he has a couple of 2" x 12" on either side just to clear the lift.
