BendPak
12-03-2013, 02:58 AM
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Good luck with your decision. A couple pics of the HD-9ST since you asked (custom color, ramps removed)...
12-03-2013, 07:35 AM
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I've got a less expensive ($1900), made in China, 4-post lift. It does the job and I'd buy one again. I installed it myself in two days. http://www.naautoequipment.com/garag...ing-lifts.html
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12-03-2013, 08:18 PM
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I had the HD9xw which is wide and tall and it was great. I like the air locks. Nice to know the extra layer of protection is there when you are under it. I will gladly put up with the small hassle. They now have solutions to the air compressor also as they sell cylinders to store air as it is raised. No prob. Rotary also good lift but I am about ready to buy another Bend Pak with aluminum ramps not steel. Solid product.
12-03-2013, 08:35 PM
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I had the HD9xw which is wide and tall and it was great. I like the air locks. Nice to know the extra layer of protection is there when you are under it. I will gladly put up with the small hassle. They now have solutions to the air compressor also as they sell cylinders to store air as it is raised. No prob. Rotary also good lift but I am about ready to buy another Bend Pak with aluminum ramps not steel. Solid product.
As for the aluminum ramps, would you be getting that from them? Or are they aftermarket?
12-04-2013, 06:17 PM
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Yes all those things I have talked about are on their website. Was just on yesterday.
Let us know what you buy! I love to hear from other members experiences.
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12-04-2013, 10:00 PM
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If you are referring to the 'air bottle' cylinder, it does not store air. It houses a piston which builds pressure in the system when the lift is raised. In my experience, if you do not cycle the lift at least every other day, all of the air will bleed out, requiring a compressor of some type (a tire inflator will work) to build pressure back up to release the locks. Or you permanently plumb a compressor. Or you get a lift with manual-release locks.
12-04-2013, 11:09 PM
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I'll also post pics of my entire set up, once complete. (Probably in a month or two.)Ah. Thanks. I'll look them up.
If you are referring to the 'air bottle' cylinder, it does not store air. It houses a piston which builds pressure in the system when the lift is raised. In my experience, if you do not cycle the lift at least every other day, all of the air will bleed out, requiring a compressor of some type (a tire inflator will work) to build pressure back up to release the locks. Or you permanently plumb a compressor. Or you get a lift with manual-release locks.