Hey guys,I am in the process of doing research on 2 post lifts,I already have a 4,and I really have been investigating them pretty hard lately,and would like to see what some of you can offer for advice,do's and don'ts,etc.
I think I have just about heard of every lift possible by now,and have a couple narrowed down to get that fit my needs and budget.
Let me start by saying my ceiling is 10',so my only option is a baseplate 2 post.Also,a 9K lb. is what I'm after.Not to beat a dead horse on American vs. Chinese lifts,but after talking with a couple lift distributors and installers, actually learned what lifts were American,and Chinese.And one lift seller/distributor/servicer, who focus' on Mohawk,basically told me that a lift of that caliber,and price is way to overkill for a home hobbiest,and has installed Chinese lifts too and recommends that be the way I go as they can be bought for $ 2K and less.
I still would like to go alittle overkill as far as how stout the structure is for baseplate size,column size,lock configuration,etc,and have found these two to be in my interest Atlas BP9000 and the Driect Lift Pro 9F.
I even took a ride to NH to Greg Smith Equipment to physically see that one in person.It has what they call supersymetric arms as they do both,where the Direct is just symetrical.
One question I have is/was asymetrical designed for front heavy cars,trucks etc,to be put on the lift offset,or is this for ease of putting cars on the lift not all the way in to make opening the doors easier?
There are alot of lifts out there,some being exact from one to another ,just difff names on them,and very obviuos to see.Some being obvious Chinese lifts,and some that you thought were American,but are not,and to my suprise,here are a few that I thought were American,but are not........
Rotary,Bend Pak,Forward,and even Challenger.Rotary has a new line called Revolution,Forward is also made by the same makers as Direct Lift.
Pretty much the only American made one I found was Mohawk,and another made in Texas(forgot the name),and as you know,All American Lifts,which used to be American Lifters,went out of business.
I'm just as proud to be American as anyone else,and would love to have one in my garage made here,but there are the results for me.My dimented way of thinking of the Chinese made lifts are such,if they were total junk,and were snapping and dropping,killing or hurting people,that specific lift would be found out very fast,especially with todays forums like such,stopped in production,law suits against the distributor,and be setting them out of business.
O.K,anything I'm missing?????
I think I have just about heard of every lift possible by now,and have a couple narrowed down to get that fit my needs and budget.
Let me start by saying my ceiling is 10',so my only option is a baseplate 2 post.Also,a 9K lb. is what I'm after.Not to beat a dead horse on American vs. Chinese lifts,but after talking with a couple lift distributors and installers, actually learned what lifts were American,and Chinese.And one lift seller/distributor/servicer, who focus' on Mohawk,basically told me that a lift of that caliber,and price is way to overkill for a home hobbiest,and has installed Chinese lifts too and recommends that be the way I go as they can be bought for $ 2K and less.
I still would like to go alittle overkill as far as how stout the structure is for baseplate size,column size,lock configuration,etc,and have found these two to be in my interest Atlas BP9000 and the Driect Lift Pro 9F.
I even took a ride to NH to Greg Smith Equipment to physically see that one in person.It has what they call supersymetric arms as they do both,where the Direct is just symetrical.
One question I have is/was asymetrical designed for front heavy cars,trucks etc,to be put on the lift offset,or is this for ease of putting cars on the lift not all the way in to make opening the doors easier?
There are alot of lifts out there,some being exact from one to another ,just difff names on them,and very obviuos to see.Some being obvious Chinese lifts,and some that you thought were American,but are not,and to my suprise,here are a few that I thought were American,but are not........
Rotary,Bend Pak,Forward,and even Challenger.Rotary has a new line called Revolution,Forward is also made by the same makers as Direct Lift.
Pretty much the only American made one I found was Mohawk,and another made in Texas(forgot the name),and as you know,All American Lifts,which used to be American Lifters,went out of business.
I'm just as proud to be American as anyone else,and would love to have one in my garage made here,but there are the results for me.My dimented way of thinking of the Chinese made lifts are such,if they were total junk,and were snapping and dropping,killing or hurting people,that specific lift would be found out very fast,especially with todays forums like such,stopped in production,law suits against the distributor,and be setting them out of business.
O.K,anything I'm missing?????
