4 post lift rolling jacks - air or manual?

[tgrshrk99]

Debating between lifts. Dimensions of the Revolution (now Forward) 9000lb four post are ideal, but the only bridge jacks available are manual (lock release also is manual - no air option as best I can tell). If you have manual bridge jacks, are they a PITA, or OK to work with?

I'll add that the Advantage lift is not ideal dimensionally, but its (manual) bridge jack reach is awesome - over 60 inches.

Thanks!

 

[ronr80]

If you can afford it , get the air over hydraulic I had a hand pump one at 1st got tire of it so I got an Bend Pak HD45, love it . Both are good , but the easy operation is great. R

 

[stevezx900]

Here is a better option that may be cheaper if you can find it on sale.

I know Costco had the on sale $1199.

I am considering this option for my BendPak four post.

 

[glentre]

I have a manual jack and have absolutely no problem with it....no effort at all to crank it up. I imagine the jack itself is the same except one has a manually operated cylinder and the other air operated. Unless you have a shop where the air compressor is always on whenever you are there, it is a pain to have to pressure up a compressor just because you want to use your bridge jack. Plus, no air lines or hoses to get in your way.

Glen

 

[gnpenning]

Not sure how the jack cylinder is setup for it, but see if you could swap out manual jack for a HF air/hydraulic operated jack.

Mine are air and came with the lift, I bought used.

 

[tgrshrk99]

Here is a better option that may be cheaper if you can find it on sale.

I know Costco had the on sale $1199.

I am considering this option for my BendPak four post.

That is a fascinating idea. If anyone has done this, please chime in.

 

[pbon]

You can buy 4 HF aluminum $59 jacks and do the same thing. Or buy a jack tray and jack and use jack stands.

 

[stevezx900]

That is a fascinating idea. If anyone has done this, please chime in.

Watch this video. It shows exactly how this can be used.

 

[BruceMc]

I have a manual jack and have absolutely no problem with it....no effort at all to crank it up. I imagine the jack itself is the same except one has a manually operated cylinder and the other air operated. Unless you have a shop where the air compressor is always on whenever you are there, it is a pain to have to pressure up a compressor just because you want to use your bridge jack. Plus, no air lines or hoses to get in your way.

Same here - I have a pair of Direct Lift manual bridge jacks. If I was a production shop, it would probably make a difference, but not for a home garage. In fact, I think once in awhile a manual jack can actually be an advantage when you're trying to position something (e.g. lining up holes) and need a slow, precise lift.