Lifts
04-08-2014, 08:58 PM
#16
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Hmm, I was strongly considering a BendPak 4-post, as well. But now after reading your comments, Alan, I'm less sure.
Anyone know what the leading winner in lifts is these days? (If not BendPak.)
Anyone know what the leading winner in lifts is these days? (If not BendPak.)
04-09-2014, 08:07 AM
#17
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I bought a BendPak 4-post last year, primarily because it fit perfectly in the space I had for it. It was not first on my list because I was dubious of the air locks. Sure enough, they have been a constant issue. BendPak keeps coming out to replace stuff, but it still won't hold air for more than 3-4 days. Other things: The dimensions on their website do not take into account all of the associated hardware to run the lift, the sheathing that runs from the motor to the lift is too short and constantly tries to rip out the hydraulic bottle, and the ANSI certification - which was a big deal to me - goes away if you remove the ramps (which you need to do in order to park a car underneath). So, while I am happy every day that it keeps one of my cars from landing on another, overall I am not a fan.
- I, too, bought this lift because it fit my space perfectly - I thought. We had to mount the controls on the forward side of the post to get it to fit, which stretches some lines, but it works.
- The lines don't hold air for a full day, but I just power up the compressor every time I run it and haven't thought twice about it (until now).
- I am able to run (some) cars under it without removing the ramps - barely.
At the price, for my use, and for my space I still think it's the best answer. I've had it for 3.5 years.
04-09-2014, 08:35 AM
#18
Burning Brakes
I have a direct lift 4 post, great deal on it. Bendpac is good but a little $$. I use it for everything changing oil,tires, exhaust and storage.
If you have the height, then install a high lift garage door, this gets the motor and rails higher than normal. for the clearance to get another car under it.
I would go with the symmetrical lift if its a 2 post. Pad the hell out of the posts and no worries when opening doors.
Good luck
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See how high the rails are? Much higher than the 9' door. The car is within 1" of the opener, until it's lowered onto it's rest locks. No tension on cables
If you have the height, then install a high lift garage door, this gets the motor and rails higher than normal. for the clearance to get another car under it.
I would go with the symmetrical lift if its a 2 post. Pad the hell out of the posts and no worries when opening doors.
Good luck
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[/IMG]See how high the rails are? Much higher than the 9' door. The car is within 1" of the opener, until it's lowered onto it's rest locks. No tension on cables
04-09-2014, 09:53 AM
#20
Burning Brakes
04-09-2014, 10:45 AM
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04-09-2014, 12:36 PM
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04-09-2014, 12:38 PM
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04-09-2014, 01:08 PM
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I did a ton of research before buying our lift, and the one thing that kept coming back to me was that a LOT of the smaller companies make big claims and never deliver. I can't tell you how many phone calls I've had or forum posts I've seen regarding somebody giving their credit card # to one of the smaller companies and never getting a lift.
I ended up going with Bendpak. Very happy overall. Just starting to have issues with leaking air lines, but other than that it's a quality lift. And a quality company.
I ended up going with Bendpak. Very happy overall. Just starting to have issues with leaking air lines, but other than that it's a quality lift. And a quality company.
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04-09-2014, 01:14 PM
#30
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I did a ton of research before buying our lift, and the one thing that kept coming back to me was that a LOT of the smaller companies make big claims and never deliver. I can't tell you how many phone calls I've had or forum posts I've seen regarding somebody giving their credit card # to one of the smaller companies and never getting a lift.
I ended up going with Bendpak. Very happy overall. Just starting to have issues with leaking air lines, but other than that it's a quality lift. And a quality company.
I ended up going with Bendpak. Very happy overall. Just starting to have issues with leaking air lines, but other than that it's a quality lift. And a quality company.