Featured Challenger CL10V3 lift install. Pics and write up

[Total Tool]

Hey Garage Journal Gang!

I wanted to take the time to feature one of the lifts we sell and give you guys are real good idea of what a Challenger CL10V3 install looks like from start to finish. Recently I was approached by a member, who shall remain nameless, to puchase a 2 post Challenger. They decided on a blue CL10V3. After seeing the garage, how meticulously it was set up and how nice it was I asked if we could feature the install here. They agreed and the install is now complete. I hope that the pics show you the quality of the American made CL10V3 and our professional installation. Les, our installer, was a little camera shy, but was never distracted from his duties. the process went very smoothly and after about 5 hours it was complete. After cleaning, testing and training, the customer was very happy with his new lift and I'm sure getting lots of work done. I'm guessing the friends might be coming out of the wood work right now!

Chris Holmes
Total Tool, Ltd
Castleton, NY 12198
518-857-1924

 

[Total Tool]

More pics

 

[Total Tool]

More pics. Let me know your thoughts or if you have any questions.

 

[rlme36]

You have to love a clean garage.

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

You installed that lift in the wrong garage....Mine will be complete soon and I think it was supposed to be shipped here instead.

 

[Total Tool]

GH, We can arrange that! LOL

 

[Pate]

Do you venture down as far as Rockland County?

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

GH, We can arrange that! LOL

Might be a little too far to ship and install.....

I hope to be ordering a CL10V3 from their guy in Atlanta in a few weeks.

 

[billybobdupree]

I came across this old thread by searching for this particular lift. I am about to purchase one once I get a "good deal".
I am thinking about installing it myself with the help of a friend. Is there anything out of the ordinary that I should be concerned with? We were planning to lift the uprights with the help of a chain hoist connected to the top of the shop. Shop has 12' eves and is 14'at the peak, so there shouldn't be a clearance issue.
Any input would be appreciated!!

Thanks, Billie
In Texas

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

You can use an engine lift to get it off of the trailer and two guys can stand the posts up with some effort. As long as you measure well, shim the base plates to get everything vertical to the world and pay attention to detail, it should go OK.

Here is mine getting unloaded:

Columns are up:

Finished install:

 

[e-tek]

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[neilkuy]

How close to the side wall are these installed? I need to make sure I can take out a driveshaft with out issue. Any input on what that min practical distance would be?

 

[GRN96WS6]

How close to the side wall are these installed? I need to make sure I can take out a driveshaft with out issue. Any input on what that min practical distance would be?

Driveshaft or axle shaft?

 

[neilkuy]

Axleshaft...

 

[saceone]

that's a very clean garage and the lift looks sturdy. bonus points for the clean E36!

 

[JCQuick]

I'm bring this back up as I have been offered a 9K Challenger lift for a stupid low price. Its new and still in the plastic. So I want to know is everyone happy with these lifts?

 

[killahog]

Total Tool thank you for sharing the install the first picture where your installing the shims raises a few questions. 1. where would someone find a set of those horseshoe shims. 2. In general what is an acceptable tolerance for the leveling of the vertical posts. thank you

 

[pattenp]

I'm bring this back up as I have been offered a 9K Challenger lift for a stupid low price. Its new and still in the plastic. So I want to know is everyone happy with these lifts?

I have the Challenger CL9 and I'm very happy with it. So what is a stupid low price?

 

[JCQuick]

Pattenp I'm told its brand new still in the shipping wrap and less than 1K and it close to me

 

[TheOtherChris]

Under a grand and "Close to you"? Why isn't it yours?

 

[zkdiesel]

Under a grand and "Close to you"? Why isn't it yours?

Sounds to good to be true...

 

[overkill 19]

Do you lose warrenty if you install it yourself? Its a $2000 CAD saving if I get one shipped to the MT boarder and install myself. VS. Buying local and he installs. Acually I can buy a CL10V3-2-DPC for the less than they want for a CL10V3-2 installed
$8501.00 CAD for a CL10V3-2-DPC is nuts! IMO

 

[overkill 19]

I guess you must!

 

[swharris]

Why would you do this? Maybe it's temporary?? Much better to power off the ceiling.

 

[ShopJoe2017]

I'm new to the forum, Just ordered the CL10V3 today for my home shop, nice post's.

 

[easlers]

ShopJoe you will love it I just got mine installed! Good luck with your install.