Recent content by jlbota

KM1013, Sorry it took so long to reply. My buildings panels are actually insulated themselves. They have metal on both sides with about a 3inch insulated core. They used to make them in Ohio where I live but Im not sure if they do anymore. I have both of my garages built with these panels and i...

They specify for the 10000lb lift a 4 inch minimum 3000psi concrete. I redid the section of floor where my lift is because it had a sloped drain in that location. So I repoured it 6 in and layed a vapor barrier and a rebar grid and tied it into the existing floor. The concrete was about a...

Well a Symmetric lift like the one I have the vehicle will be centered between the posts and all 4 lift arms are about the same length. This makes lifting heavier vehicles a bit safer and more stable. The lift arms when not in use will fold out two in front and two towards the rear. An...

A video of my Bendpak symmetric lift.

The oil drain has been great and I would recommend it to anyone looking for one. I have changed alot of oil with it and it sure makes it easy and virtually mess free. :thumbup:

Re: My new Bendpak 2 post lift (Revived) Wow I had no idea it had been that long since I posted my last video on the lift. Here is a new one lifting my Dodge diesel for those who are interested.

I haven't had the chance to empty the tank yet but I did put air to it when it was empty just to make sure it would work. Basically how it works is you close the ball valve on the stem so air won't escape out of the bowl. Attach an air line to the fitting and the air pressure pushes the oil out...

I do believe Ammco is made by Challenger now. Decent lifts but there are better deals to be had.

I had done a recent video on my new Bendpak lift which you can see here: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44753 And I wanted to give some info on some accessories as well. This new video is on the new oil drain I bought from Harbor Freight. I had questions before I purchased...

He already had the new anchors with him when he came. I would say the anchors that come with it work well as long as they aren't overtightened. He used a Simpson strong tie brand wedge style that is 3/4 inch by 5-1/2 inches long. Basically the instructions say to run a nut to the top of the bolt...

My first choice was a Mohawk like the one you have but to be honest I could not find a decent person to deal with who seemed genuine if you know what I mean. I didn't get a warm fuzzy feeling from there dealer network and they seemed less then eager to help or sell me anything. So I went with...

It is 12ft 1inch overall height. My ceilings are 12 ft 8 and had no problems with the install.

I think its 12ft 1 but I will measure it and let you know.

Well after alot of debate I ended up with a new Bendpak 2 post XPR-10CX. I was going back and forth between Assymetric and Symmetric and I think this lift fits the bill nicely. It's heavy enough for my Dodge Diesel and wide enough to open most doors fairly easily. I put together a video for you...

I decided to go with the Bend Pak XPR-10CX. I wasn't sold on lifting my truck with the assymetric design. I think the price was good a $3060 installed and it will be a dream come true for me once its in. I looked at the Challenger models as well and think they make a decent lift. But the extra...