I bought a Bend-Pak MD-6XP Lift, Wow.....
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This lift is interesting (or scary), but the price is up there:
https://www.naautoequipment.com/Atla...h-psp-6000.htm
https://www.naautoequipment.com/Atla...h-psp-6000.htm
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Atlas brand... $3200. Single Post - movable side arm design type.
The single post design'er.. - movable-/-portable style hydraulic lifts have been around Germany for decades gaining popularity here in N/A. The Atlas brand model PSP-6000 @ $3200 is on the low $ end for this type. There are German brands of this type costing closer to $5000 or better. ..
The national firm Greg Smith Equipment's Atlanta area showroom had several of this single post type on display. .. The type weighs approx., 1900lbs static. .. The at rest height is pretty tall, I'd think to tall for even taller than normal residential garage ceiling heights; Certainly wouldn't work on my 9'11"garage project, plus the cost $ is overkill for the budget . .. The Greg Smith Rep indicated the single post design is more of a commercial design. .. Have a look at its 1,900lb trolley weight,,, - It takes two men and a boy to move around the garage .... not to mention clearance.
Have a look on YouTube as there are plenty of How To video's which dispel any single post lift mis-representations. .. The sky is falling ... I don't want to be under that thing....
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/At...ngle-Post-Lift
The national firm Greg Smith Equipment's Atlanta area showroom had several of this single post type on display. .. The type weighs approx., 1900lbs static. .. The at rest height is pretty tall, I'd think to tall for even taller than normal residential garage ceiling heights; Certainly wouldn't work on my 9'11"garage project, plus the cost $ is overkill for the budget . .. The Greg Smith Rep indicated the single post design is more of a commercial design. .. Have a look at its 1,900lb trolley weight,,, - It takes two men and a boy to move around the garage .... not to mention clearance.
Have a look on YouTube as there are plenty of How To video's which dispel any single post lift mis-representations. .. The sky is falling ... I don't want to be under that thing....
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/At...ngle-Post-Lift
This lift is interesting (or scary), but the price is up there:
https://www.naautoequipment.com/Atla...h-psp-6000.htm
https://www.naautoequipment.com/Atla...h-psp-6000.htm
#48
Burning Brakes
You can definitely drop the motor and trans using this lift. I have done it numerous times in the 911's and also in a testarossa... no problems...
The only downside to this lift is that it requires a 2 inch ramp to fit under our cars...
Otherwise, best $1500 you can spend...
The only downside to this lift is that it requires a 2 inch ramp to fit under our cars...
Otherwise, best $1500 you can spend...
Prices are up to $1995 delivered... At least that's the best I can find.
EDIT: For the Bendpak MD-6PX...
Last edited by Super90; 03-22-2017 at 11:27 PM.
#49
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You don't need to modify it, at least not the one I have. You need ramps made of wood to clear the bottom of your car...
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I was thinking of purchasing one of these lifts for my 911 i have found this one https://www.garageequipmentonline.co...ley-attachment has anybody had any dealings with this company and if so could you let me know how the after sales service is ???
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I was thinking of purchasing one of these lifts for my 911 i have found this one https://www.garageequipmentonline.co...ley-attachment has anybody had any dealings with this company and if so could you let me know how the after sales service is ???
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Thanks for the confirmation and cool picture - I will be ordering in the next couple of weeks!
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A-I'd not drop with the hydraulics facing the rear. One never knows what will happen, and I'd hate to damage the important stuff.
B-There is a posted mod a number of us have done to cut the center of the bar out, but a short piece of tube whose ID matches the existing OD, and bolt it on when you aren't dropping the motor. All of 1 or 2 hours work. You can even buy exact match spray paint at HD.
B-There is a posted mod a number of us have done to cut the center of the bar out, but a short piece of tube whose ID matches the existing OD, and bolt it on when you aren't dropping the motor. All of 1 or 2 hours work. You can even buy exact match spray paint at HD.
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A-I'd not drop with the hydraulics facing the rear. One never knows what will happen, and I'd hate to damage the important stuff.
B-There is a posted mod a number of us have done to cut the center of the bar out, but a short piece of tube whose ID matches the existing OD, and bolt it on when you aren't dropping the motor. All of 1 or 2 hours work. You can even buy exact match spray paint at HD.
B-There is a posted mod a number of us have done to cut the center of the bar out, but a short piece of tube whose ID matches the existing OD, and bolt it on when you aren't dropping the motor. All of 1 or 2 hours work. You can even buy exact match spray paint at HD.
#59
Compact Scissor Lift
I got mine from https://garageequipmentonline.com at a cost 0f £1000.00, lifts the car with ease and leaves the rear end fully accessible for servicing best of all I can leave it in position and park right on top of it.
Well worth investing in one of these lifts makes life a whole lot easier.
Well worth investing in one of these lifts makes life a whole lot easier.
#60
Instructor
I've had my Bend Pak for a couple of years. It's great for changing oil, bleeding brakes and all the other maintenence these cars need. Unfortunately, last time I was using it at full height, it developed a leak on on of the hydralic tubes. I'll have to fix it before my next oil change.
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