Recent content by bmac67

Alright finally got the new cylinder ordered. My local Hydraulic shop charges a MIN 250.00 labor plus parts. Local Bend-Pak Dealer wanted 495.00 plus tax for cylinder. I then called up Bendpak direct and ordered the same part for $327.80 plus 42 in shipping. Just figured I will let you all...

Just got off the phone with local repair place, he told me the ram is shot, needs to be replaced, thinks that will run 600-700 for the part. Said it is made in china and will be hard to have a local shop rebuild it, I will have to call around and see. Problem is if I replace the ram with a new...

Wow, fast replies! Thanks guys! Well maybe I need to clarify a few things. This lift has had MINIMAL use, I bought it 2 years ago from a friend that bought it new, and then used it a handful of times. When I do lift something it SPRAYS out, not dribbles, but 1/4 hose size of full volume comes...

Hey guys, I have a Bend-Pak XL-9X installed in my garage, it has always worked great for me, but just last weekend I noticed when you raise it up oil spray's out of the ram, there seems to be some sort of check valve there. It isn't leaking where it threads into the cylinder, but out the head...

located in NE IL, by the way. Gurnee to be exact.

Our new shop has an indoor loading dock, so shipping will be easy, I will just need to load it on a pallet and you can arrange to have it picked up. ZIP is 60089 and again is a business address if you want to get a shipping quote. My local Snap-On guy will give me 1500 on trade for it so if it...