Car lifts

[Big_John]

Anybody bought a 4-post lift and had it installed? I am turning 75 and don't think my back is up to building an Erector Set lift? I am outside Akron, Ohio, and would appreciate any recommendations or warnings on who to avoid...

Larry

From talking to the guys in the business, they have guys that travel to install the lifts. That was a few years ago, but give them a call and ask. 4 Post Car Lifts | Safest, Highest Quality On The Market | Four Post

That said, I put mine together myself without any help. Everything was lifted with my cherry picker as I have some lifting restrictions (long story). If you can round up a good helper, they are pretty easy to put together. IIRC, there's videos on the above site that shows it being assembled.

 

[6PKRTSE]

They kind of get your dice in a vice. Mine was installed. Only because it came with only a 90 parts warranty if I did it. Nothing for labor. I knew if I did it, they would always blame me for installing something incorrectly even though they are not that difficult. With having them install it. The warranty was 3 years parts and labor.
Good thing I did with the first couple of days my up bottom would get stuck and I couldn't stop where I needed it to stop if not all the way up unless I turned off my breaker.
I had them bring me out a new pump/button assembly. Been okay since and been about 3 years now.

 

[WSP]

I've been looking at the BendPak GP-7LC.
Two post lift. Made for ceilings as low as 10'.
Concrete thickness min 4.25". Wish the posts were offset to ease door opening tho.

 

[67newport]

this is what my new 4 post 9000lb lift did today testing it out this morning with a dodge ram crew cab on it. pushing fluid out the breather at the back. not very happy rite now.

 

[BuckeyeBarracuda]

What brand is yours? Did you have it installed (I am looking and near Akron, so I would want it purchased and installed, but without the leaking you are having).

 

[67newport]

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2 friends helped put together. engine hoist really came in handy. it is a Tuxedo witch is rebranded Atlas is what i m told. i pick it up in Lisbon Oh. i did not see leaks on the inv so they must have thrown that in for free.

 

[67newport]

spend the extra money on the rolling jack

 

[67newport]

called the place i got mine from today to find out what they were going to do about the leak and i am being sent a new cylinder. fingers crossed on the new one.

 

[stain]

I just received a Vevor 7000lb car lift to aid in the steering box replacement on my 68 New Yorker. My garage wont allow for any too big. I have read mostly good things

 

[WSP]

You guys have me rethinking getting a 4 post lift now. Besides , I could use the extra car storage. I have a 12’ ceiling with 5” concrete, so could go either way. How much of a hassle is it to work on suspension with a 4 post? How does it work with a bridge jack?

 

[Big_John]

You guys have me rethinking getting a 4 post lift now. Besides , I could use the extra car storage. I have a 12’ ceiling with 5” concrete, so could go either way. How much of a hassle is it to work on suspension with a 4 post? How does it work with a bridge jack?

I didn't buy the bridge jack as it wasn't in my budget at the time.

I use a couple of jacks like these: VEVOR Triple Bag Air Jack 3 Ton/6600 lbs Pneumatic Jack for Car SUV Lifting | VEVOR US and they work really nice for everything I've done, including some suspension work. A small jack stand is a must though as I wouldn't get under the car just supported by them, but I probably wouldn't trust that bridge jack very much either.

 

[3175375]

I have a 14,000 lb 4 post Bendpak with rolling air jacks and love it!

 

[Nadine66]

with my 10' ceiling and only 4" of concrete I opted for the mid-rise lift. I am fortunate enough to have AFS Equipment near by.