Recent content by jcar302

So on your advice, I went through the system. Turns out as I put the lift down and the hose flexed (flexible conduit with air and hydraulic hose in it) it leaked at the first T. Replaced it. Bought some different hose, 6mm which is a hair smaller than the 1/4. I believe the actual size is...

My cables underneath are at angles, no way in hell it was fitting under there. When the tech guy called me back, he told me to use 1/4. I know 1/4 and 6mm is close but how close I don't know. Regardless, the piece I used to go from the storage tank to the valve is the old piece I took off...

They should get their act together then. The rep that called me back knew for sure I was in my garage and it was home use. And #4 on their bullet points on the directions pages says: - Leak-proof fittings and valves. Bottle can remain charged for up to 24 months I'm not opposed to another...

Yeah, the concept I think is a good idea. But the execution not so much. It's funny, as the lift goes up the bottom portion seems to barely move the needle, then about half way or so, then it really starts to build pressure quickly. It may not help that my lift is a hd7p, which goes really...

My thoughts, bendpak air bottle for lock release UPDATE So for Christmas this year I asked for the bendpak air bottle kit that is supposed to let you use the hydraulic cylinder to put the car down. https://www.bendpak.com/Air-Bottle-5215306-BendPak.pdf It does NOT look like a pipe bomb...

So the idiots at bendpak have let me down for Christmas. First off, my wife ordered the air tank weeks ago and since most if not all bendpak products drop ship, it didn't come in time for Christmas, somehow... before I even opened the box I knew I was in trouble, it ships in a box just barely...

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Trust me, I get it. I'm 43 and the car on work on is the car I had when I was 18. I've spent plenty of time under jackstands myself. Maybe it's my age, maybe it was having kids, but the feeling under the car on jackstands on the lift just didn't sit well with me. With the slide jack it felt like...

I tried a bunch of different methods of lifting the car before the rj45. The problem was that none of the inspired confidence in standing under the car. The jacking tray isn't really that useful. Jack stands under the car scared the **** out of me, on top of the fact to get them under the car in...

I've been using my rj45 for about 9 months now. Seems there is always a solution for each issue I find. In a perfect world, you drive on and pick up the car from any spot at any time. It's not always that simple, so I do other things. MY frame is too narrow for the jacks so I just put a piece of...

You have any pics of this soda straw mod? This done with a regular size drink straw? The sun doesn't melt the hot glue?

Maybe, but judging by how much sun I need to block to close the door I feel like it might be a little intrusive. It's on the side of the garage that we walk through and I'm thinking it will be a trip hazard or subject to damage.

Hey guys, since I installed my 8500 a few years ago, about 9-10am every morning it's a pain to close the door. I have to situate myself (or a vehicle) to block the sun on the right hand sensor (green light). Will putting the green light sensor on the left (non sun side) and the orange on the...

This is why I dropped the extra money for the real one. Between possible headaches, time and gas it wasn't worth the risk. I would of also bought the rj6000 instead since the design is similar. With that said, you may be able to swap out the bottom rollers for ones that run along the guide.

So if phone communication is too expensive, what is hand written mail? Today I got a letter on a hand addressed envelope. The letter inside had all the blanks filled in by hand telling me my order was cancelled. Post dated February 16.