garage car lifts
08-14-2016, 04:13 PM
#92
Mine was shipped to the closest hub and my installer went to pick it up, you have no idea how heavy the runways alone are.
08-14-2016, 04:42 PM
#93
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I had my lift delivered directly to the installer. They pre assembled some of the sections in their shop and then trucked it to my house to complete the installation.
08-14-2016, 04:43 PM
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His crew delivered it and he set it up just like they would for a car dealer or service station. Installation was only a few hundred dollars which is WAY inexpensive once you see what they go through during assembly and setup.
Still happy after several years use.
08-14-2016, 05:08 PM
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08-14-2016, 07:19 PM
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08-14-2016, 07:46 PM
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As others said - go with professional install. They are massive and heavy. Not something you want to mess with on your own. My install guy had a special truck that he uses to transport them. Well worth a couple hundred bucks.
08-15-2016, 07:54 AM
#99
I rented a truck and picked up my 4-post lift at the distributor 20 minutes from home. They loaded it with a fork lift. The ramps were bolted together to form a big crate. I brought it home and disassembled it while on the truck, then unloaded it piece by piece using movers dollies, two floor jacks, and the truck's lift gate (two hours).
It took most of the next day for me to assemble it. The instructions for the hydraulic were a bit vague, so I did get some help from a friend who had a lot of experience assembling machinery.
It took most of the next day for me to assemble it. The instructions for the hydraulic were a bit vague, so I did get some help from a friend who had a lot of experience assembling machinery.
01-14-2018, 12:15 PM
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Hello all,
Very informative thread. I am now considering joining the club by purchasing a Benpack HD9. My question relates to width through. Am planning on parking a 991 RS and a 997 RS. Is the HD-9ST (Narrow) good enough or did you guys go for the HD-9 (wide/XL or XW)?
Thanks
Very informative thread. I am now considering joining the club by purchasing a Benpack HD9. My question relates to width through. Am planning on parking a 991 RS and a 997 RS. Is the HD-9ST (Narrow) good enough or did you guys go for the HD-9 (wide/XL or XW)?
Thanks
01-14-2018, 12:48 PM
#102
Gemini lift is nice. Built very well.
01-14-2018, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by texascarlover
Gemini lift is nice. Built very well.
01-14-2018, 02:57 PM
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I will be ordering my 5th lift in the next two months as I am in the midst of reconstructing my house and constructing a new detached garage. Two lifts ago, I ordered a 9st (narrow) for my garage...which was a mistake. My wife was a little bit intimidated driving between the columns but more importantly I will never forget the series of expletives that came out of my mouth when I pierced the sidewall on my Cayenne rubbing against the hanger piece..destroying the tire. If you have the room, opt for the standard width for sure. Was always happy with the Bendpak products though and their distributor in Canada.
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