Recent content by Travis31415

A mohawk is silly. I don't want those massive columns and I like having mechanical equalization and an overhead brace. Even if I found one used, I'd pass, unless it was dirt cheap.

Some of the videos in the link do not work. However, I must admit that greg smith is really stepping up the quality in the affordable import market. I have one of their wheel balancers and I am quite happy with it. Build quality is as good as anything else out there. I also purchased their...

So, my only question now is, why make the testing criteria so expensive to attain? If it's privileged information, you wouldn't share it at all. If not, which seems to be the case, make it a pdf download on the website.

This has taken a weird turn. The intent of this thread was to address the lack of transparency in the testing and certification process, not dispute its validity. I think it has been sufficiently addressed earlier on in the thread. Apparently, there are guidelines that we can see, it just...

I've seen dustless blasters online, but they are prohibitively expensive. The theory is simple, but there are obviously internal differences between wet and dry blasters. I have a 100lb pressurized blaster that isn't used anymore and I'd be interested in converting it. Has anyone successfully...

I have a 5hp 80gal and a 7.5hp 80 gal. in parallel. They are both controlled by the same pressure switch and have individual shutoffs and check valves. Both of the compressors tee together and run about 60ft to a 60 gal receiver tank with a refrigerated dryer. The system works great and has...

Great information. I wish it were presented to me when ordering. I had no idea there were options. :beer:

That's great that your mohawk is certified. Certified or not, I wouldn't worry about a lift built as heavy as a 16k mohawk. I don't worry with 8-10k lbs with a non certified 15k lift. However, I do worry when I have 8000 lbs on my 10000lb certified lift. Just because it's certified doesn't make...

This is great information. I'm all for certification. I just wish that there was transparency. All you hear is that a certified lift will never fail and a non certified lift will drop everything on your head.

Not quite. Phones must comply with FCC regulations, which are stated clearly. And yes, I don't know what grades my Dr. received in school, but I do get to know about board certifications and any malpractice issues. Along with the fact that they had to pass the GMAT, get into med school...

It seems like everything I purchase that is "certified" comes with a document showing results. Whether it be a turbocharger or a torque wrench, I get proof. It would be nice to at least get a printout of arm deflection, column spread, cycles to failure, etc. I guess publishing that data would...

I am still waiting on a reply for information. Funny how I can speak with a manufacturer and a distributor for the TP15KCX, get the information I needed, and have the lift delivered and installed in the time it takes Worth to answer an Email. There is no way in heck I would buy from them...

I am referring to both of the lifts having arms too short. Yes, the TP15KCX is a Tuxedo. The bendpak you listed (XPR-12CL-LTA) must be a well built lift since it weigh is at around 1000 lbs more than the XPR-10-AS. It is basically the same weight as the TP15KCX, and that lift makes the...

So, I've been looking across the web for more information on the ALI/ETL lift testing process. The only information that I have found is that the lift is loaded to 150% of its rated capacity and then cycled. It is then apparently checked for deformation. My issue is, if you are supposed to pay...

Somewhat, since the front arms are shorter. However, even most of the symmetrical lifts have arms that are too short for most long wheelbase vehicles.