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Old 06-11-2009, 08:28 AM
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I have been looking into installing a 4 post lift for my home garage....So far I like the one from Backyard Buddy and the one from Bend Pak......

A fellow SVT Cobra owner has the one from Bend Pak and he loves it....From what I have seen is that the one from Backyard buddies seems to be more stable..I also like that Backyard Buddy has a video explaining the lift and showing all the detail...

Both companies state that they do not need to be bolted to the ground...

Any Thoughts...>>Ohhhh and Jay Leno uses Bend Pak for his auto's...

Oh and my ceiling height is 9 feet 6 inches...so I think that I have enough height room for my Carrera and the Cobra.

Here are the two that I am thinking of....

http://www.backyardbuddy.com/7000lbs_lift.asp

http://www.bendpak.com/products/auto...lifts/hd-9.php
Old 06-11-2009, 09:29 AM
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Yeah, you don't bolt them to the floor.
Usually they come with wheels, so you can move them around too.
I have the cheaper Eagle lifts and can fit cars under a lower ceiling...your height is perfect.
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I have the BYB and love it. PM me for any info and/or pix.

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No floor bolts for me... I can even hook up some wheels and slide her around if I want.
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I put the BendPak 9000# in my garage (thinking I may one day want to put my Suburban on it). Sturdy as a tank, but may be a bit overkill. Ramps are wider and make some duties a bit more challenging. Consider the ramp widths when purchasing. Also look at the jacking bridges for lifting an end off the wheels. 220V will likely live longer than 120V. And most require an airhose; consider potential tool use when sizing to get adequate CFM.
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That is a sweet garage!
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Originally Posted by 993c2cab
No floor bolts for me... I can even hook up some wheels and slide her around if I want.
Wow....what a beautiful garage...You must sit out there often and stare at the beauty inside your garage....


Also Thank You everyone who posted a reply......Now I got som info to ponder on...

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Hey Andrew,

Here are a few pix from my garage. The last photo was pre-lift---what a great way to turn a 3-car garage into a 4-car garage!!! This is the BYB. Good luck with your new lift!!!

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wow, you have some stuff missing... the kids bikes, *****, bats, scooters, skateboards, shoes, etc.

What is the best suggestion to get rid of that stuff?
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Very nice RSA, tell us a bit more about it.
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Bendpak pf7000st...
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Holy garage ****!
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My new Bend Pak 9000lb 2 post...
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Old 06-11-2009, 11:42 PM
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I am just about to buy my first one and you guys have me drooling to buy my third one just so I need a lift. That is just not right to do to someone.

Some really nice setups here!



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