Alan Smithee

Looks like you have the kit that reduces the ramp drop. As pictured, it does not meet ANSI certification. In order to keep the certification, the ramps need to be fully dropped, which enables the top edge of the ramp to act as a brake for an elevated car. When fully dropped, there is no way for a car - even a low one like my Gallardo - to drive underneath the ramps.

RamVA

Yep, that's probably right. I have the ramp locks which keep them flat(isn), but that means the ramp lip won't keep a car from rolling off. Without the locks you couldn't drive anything through. It's a trade-off, but for my situation it works.

cgfen

do you want the lift for storage or maintenance?
storage = 4 post
maint = 2 post.

Since I am interested in maint, i am probably going to buy a bendpack XPR9 or Danmar maxjax.

good luck sorting it out.

4forme

Both. Would like a 2-post for maintenance and (2) 4-post for storage.

Chris from Cali

I had a Harding Steel storage lift. I think the lift quality was good, but the installation was poor. I eventually got rid of it after my wife complained about it scaring her, esp. when carrying our baby. Hard to argue when the thing would clunk a lot. Never had a problem with it, though - and it did a great job keeping multiple cars in the garage...

KGB7

Found these lifts the other day on Jay Leno Channel. Very cool design but its its alot of $$$$. Can be used on small cars or big trucks.

They also have the standard 2 post and 4 post lifts.

T_Porsche

We've had great luck with our Rotary SPOA10 for over 4 years now that is primarily used for maintenance.
http://www.rotarylift.com/LIFTS/SPOA10/

David Schacht

I have a bendpak 2 post 10k lbs and an Eagle 4 post. Both were purchased on the locally on the cheap from craigslist ads. Both have performed flawlessly

4forme

Good idea to check Craig's list.

4forme

I found this comparison of Rotary to Bendpak to be informational
http://www.mytoolguy.com/Comparison%...y%20SPOA10.htm

cgfen

NICE!
Sounds like you have lottsa space and cars.
and
thanks for the bendpack vs rotary comparo