Recent content by jfitz

I bought a Bendpak HD9-XW about 4 years ago. I searched all over for a lift and picked this lift as I did like the air lock release and the overall width of the lift was a better fit in my area. The direct lift for the same capacity is wider. I also got the RJ 45 roller jack, castors and trip...

Kind of a loaded question. In my quest for a lift (working lift) I found that most of the the lifts I would want start at 9000lbs capacity. From that point, it's the dimensions width, length, drive thru clearance that you require. I liked the lifts with an adjustable runway, and the option of a...

I am old school as well, but you can't beat the new Bluetooth portable speakers. I waited for a sale and got a couple of JBL Extreme speakers which you can pair together for stereo, and the sound/volume is fantastic. No wires, bluetooth to your phone/ipad or whatever. I know they are pricey, but...

I have an 08 Dodge 2500 MegaCab that I use with my Bendpak HD9XW with no problem. Now I do fold one mirror in when I drive on, and the tires are at the max width of the lift, but not over the runways. I also chose this lift because it does have an adjustable runway, air lock release and the...

glentre said it best, so pick the lift that fits your needs. Every lift has its pros - cons. Take a 9k lift, not all are the same outside width, drive through clearance, etc. I picked the Bendpak HD9XW as I wanted to make sure I could lift my 08 MegaCab as well as other vehicles, the outside...

I have my fifth wheel beside a retaining wall I built with a product called Techo-Bloc. It is 4- 41/2 ft high, goes together without cement. You can even offset each row 1 inch back which gives the wall more vertical strength. If you want some pics, let me know and I can dig them up (Ha) and...

Yep, I look at mudding like body work - hate both! Mudding is an art, some guys are just natural at it

someone else had a similar problem with a jack. I think they sourced another companies rolling jack that worked with the Bendpak. Sorry can't remember the circumstances, it was 2-3 yrs ago. Search this forum, you might find an answer

Each lift has its own pros/cons. I ended up getting a Bendpak HD9XW because the overall width was a little narrower, but the drive thru post to post was wider. I also liked that one of the runways is adjustable width wise. I actually like the air activated locks. No exposed rods to get bent...

Also use the RapidAir 1/2 inch system with 3/8 air hose reels in my garage. No problem at all

I also have a Bendpak HD9XW with an RJ45 rolling jack. Its 3yrs old now, should have got one 10 yrs ago! Doubles as a working lift and then I use it to store my summer toy in the winter months. Turns my 2 car into a 3 car garage. The 2 vs 4 post lift debate will never end. Get the lift that best...

I found this chart which will help you out. I used Type L with 95-5 solder

Yes, I have 3 ball valves, one at the bottom of each U and then the air runs in to that blue filter dryer with decissant (I think That’s how it’s spelled!)

I used a combination of copper for an air dryer system with Rapid air for the rest. The Rapid Air is hard to beat!

Have had an HD9XW for 2 1/2 years now with the RJ45 Rolling jack. Have had zero problems, lifts everything up to my Dodge MegaCab. Some people don't like the air release locks but I like them. My neighbour bought an Atlas and has had problems with the release rod mechanism, wishes he had got the...