Advantage 4-Post lifts accessory question

[WaterBoyz]

Looking for measurements for the rolling jack and jack tray for the Advantage 4-post lifts.

What is the measurement of the lip-to-lip of your runways?

Those items cost less than the Bendpak versions but I'm guessing they will fit. So, before I spend $1000 at Advantage I want to be sure they will fit my HD-9 lift.

Yes, I did read Advantage's website but the measurements I'm looking for are not readily available.

I know there is a thread here somewhere where people were looking for Bendpak rolling jack options. But I was wanting this from actual Advantage users.

Thanks for your extra effort.

 

[Gear Box]

Lip to lip on the track is 35 1/2”. The jack also has some adjustment in the wheels.
Thought I paid around 600 bucks for it. I do love the jacks abilities.
Good day

 

[bradysdad]

I have one on my 4 post Advantge lift and it works great. The wheels are adjustable in/out so you should be able to use it on your Bendpak unit. I purchased the air operated version with my lift, and paid $800 as part of a package deal. That included truck adapters.

Can’t go wrong with Tony and the team at Advantage. I recently added one of their 2 post lifts to my shop and their quality and customer service continues to be top notch. Would highly recommend them.

 

[WaterBoyz]

My Bendpak HD-9 is set in the wide configuration. The lip to lip is 42-1/4". I'm guessing that there is not enough "stretch" of the Advantage 35-1/2" to reach.

I'm gonna move the ramp to the narrow configuration and measure that. I just may have to make it work for my wide pickup so I could use the Advantage jack and tray. About 1" overhang of the tires.

The Bendpak jack tray is small and has less area to use when the ramp is set in the wide setting.

I got a better price from Bendpak, at that time, when compared to Advantage.

I was offered less than $1000 for the manual jack and the jack tray delivered. So I really would like it to work.

 

[WaterBoyz]

Didn't actually move the ramp yet but based on the hole spacing the outside edges of the lips are 35-3/4.

The Advantage bridge jack, what would be the widest lip could it go on if the rollers are slide all the way out? Same for the jack tray?

Thanks.......

Perchance, does anyone have one in/near Northern VA?

 

[PoorOwner]

Advantage has a wider model too so it makes sense the jack can stretch a bit further.

The jack can go out another 7.5" of rod to spare.

The jack tray only 4", for some reason, not sure they are the same rod size you can ask Tony to hook you up, or they may have a wider jack tray for a wider model, you may want the jack tray to be as close to the runway as possible (not stretched out) so you can place jackstands spanning the runway and jacktray!

"Lip" is upward facing and i think the metal is measured in metric, 4-5mm, not sure how the bendpak is like as I usually see tiny wheels that compress down when you load it.

 

[pbon]

Let us know what you mean and how it turns out. I looked into this before I bought my HD9-XW but could not come up with anything definitive enough. I think someone recently posted on using a different jack on an HD-9 - I posted in the thread and think it was within the last 90 days. I was paying more attention to the profile of the jack above the runways so I am not sure your question was answered.

 

[bradysdad]

I will be at my shop later today and will take/post some pics of the Advantage jack with dimensions.

 

[WaterBoyz]

I will be at my shop later today and will take/post some pics of the Advantage jack with dimensions.

Standing by for pics.............

 

[thickhead]

Any updates from anyone?
I spoke with Advantage Lift and they said the rolling jack will fit my HD9 at wide setting. Planning to order shortly.
Any chance they offer a GJ discount?

 

[WaterBoyz]

Any updates from anyone?
I spoke with Advantage Lift and they said the rolling jack will fit my HD9 at wide setting. Planning to order shortly.
Any chance they offer a GJ discount?

I too am considering to order the RJ-M. Not too sure about the jack tray anymore. The Bendpak jack tray is nearly useless when the HD-9 is set to the wide position.

My last communications from Advantage:

Me: Do you have a manual for the RJ-M?
Adv: I don’t have a manual for the RJ-M.

Me: What are the specs of the RJ-M?
Adv: It will raise 18” with 2” and 5” ext on it. The arms will telescope out to 66”. Drive over clearance is 3” when all the way down. Weighs 365lbs. Cost is $750.00 plus $85.00 shipping.

Adv: Jack tray is $195.00 plus $45.00 shipping. I will do the jack tray for $100.00 if you order it with the RJ-M and no shipping on the jack tray. Total would be $935.00.

Me: Can you give me the measurements for the minimum width and maximum width of the center of the grooved rollers for the RJ-M?
Adv: 34”-46”

 

[MAYOR28]

I am interested to see how this works out too. I am very near to pulling the trigger on an HD-9, but don't really like the extra high price of the Bendpak rolling jack.

 

[thickhead]

Advantage rolling jack should be here late next week. I’ll chime once its in place.

 

[WaterBoyz]

Advantage rolling jack should be here late next week. I’ll chime once its in place.

 

[thickhead]

Jack is in and set up. Fits and works great for me. Checked all bolts and a little light oil lube on moving/sliding parts. Good to go. Seems pretty darn well made.
My HD-9 lift runways are on the wide setting (about 41.5” between tops of rails).

 

[WaterBoyz]

Jack is in and set up. Fits and works great for me. Checked all bolts and a little light oil lube on moving/sliding parts. Good to go. Seems pretty darn well made.
My HD-9 lift runways are on the wide setting (about 41.5” between tops of rails).

Thanks for posting

Looks like it came with the 2 post extenders and 2 blocks and the standard pads.

Looks like it should also fit the narrow runway setting as well.

After all the guessing here is proof positive what works

 

[garagelogician]

Jack is in and set up. Fits and works great for me. Checked all bolts and a little light oil lube on moving/sliding parts. Good to go. Seems pretty darn well made.

My HD-9 lift runways are on the wide setting (about 41.5” between tops of rails).

Great! Out of curiosity, how wide do the arms extend on the jack? I'm trying to figure out if it will reach the jack points on my X5.

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[pbon]

If not you can buy extensions from SVI Inc.

 

[thickhead]

I will measure it fully extended tomorrow and it does come with 2 blocks, 2 pads, 2 short extensions and 2 tall extensions.

 

[WaterBoyz]

I will measure it fully extended tomorrow and it does come with 2 blocks, 2 pads, 2 short extensions and 2 tall extensions.

 

[thickhead]

-Arms in / no pads 39.5” drive over width
-Top of runway to top of jack body 2.75”
-Slide out arm clearance over runway .5”
-Max arm width at center of pads 65”
-Min height with just pad fully lowered 2.75”
-Min height with pad and short extensions fully lowered about 4”
-Min height with pad and both extensions fully lowered about 9”
-Min height with pad first lock 8.5”
-Max height with pad+extensions first lock 14.5”
-Min height with pad 2nd lock 12.25”
-Max height with pad+extensions 2nd lock 18.5”
-Foam blocks for lifting in center of jack are 6x5x4”
-Short extensions are 1.25”
-Long extensions are 5”
-Top body of jack frame is about 14”x 32.75”
-About 2.2” of bar stock for rollers is sticking in past welded mounts on my lift. I would think about 44” width at lift rails would be my max comfort level.

 

[WaterBoyz]

ThickHead

Thank you for the details of the jack.

It is a shame that the manufacturer does not publish them.

Small question. Some jacks have springs on the rollers that compress when the jack is loaded. Does anyone have any concerns that this type is always on the rollers even when loaded?

I guess a couple of clamps on the rail would stop it from moving. Just curious.

 

[thickhead]

I am only using the one jack with the other axle’s wheels chocked. I really can’t see it moving once loaded. Needs a good yank to get it rolling even with no load on it. Clamps are not a bad idea too.

 

[thickhead]

2nd lock with small extension. Works great so far and glad I finally picked one up.

 

[pbon]

The 65” seems pretty good. I will measure my Bendpak but suspect it’s less. I can’t reach the factory jack points on my cars. Most of the time I can use the subframes but every now and then I have a project where I need to drop a subframe.

 

[garagelogician]

The 65” seems pretty good. I will measure my Bendpak but suspect it’s less. I can’t reach the factory jack points on my cars. Most of the time I can use the subframes but every now and then I have a project where I need to drop a subframe.

65" is excellent. I just went out and measured the jack points on my X5. Not the widest vehicle out there, but these Advantage jacks will easily handle it. I thought the jack points were going to be wider, but I just measured them at about 58.75" center to center.

BendPak lists their max width at 57", do you know if that is to the edge of the pads or the center?

 

[pbon]

I just measured the Bendpak rj-45. The lift was up so I reached up and think my measurement was accurate it should check it. Anyway, I got 60” from the end of the sliding arm to the end of the other sliding arm. You can’t lift from the very end. I’ll guess center of round pad to center of round pad might be 56”. I have a 99M3, 08M3 and 08 535 and arms are too short to be useful. Maybe if I got the smallest car on there perfectly they would work. I ordered a pair of extension arms from SVI Inc. Not cheap at $309 but useful if I want to drop a subframe at one end. At the other end, I can jack on the subframe.

 

[WhoWhatNow]

I just measured the Bendpak rj-45. The lift was up so I reached up and think my measurement was accurate it should check it. Anyway, I got 60” from the end of the sliding arm to the end of the other sliding arm. You can’t lift from the very end. I’ll guess center of round pad to center of round pad might be 56”. I have a 99M3, 08M3 and 08 535 and arms are too short to be useful. Maybe if I got the smallest car on there perfectly they would work. I ordered a pair of extension arms from SVI Inc. Not cheap at $309 but useful if I want to drop a subframe at one end. At the other end, I can jack on the subframe.

Can you post more details about the extension arms you got from SVI. I have been to their website and I can't find anything about these. Were they special order or is there a catalog number. Thx.

 

[WaterBoyz]

I just measured the Bendpak rj-45. The lift was up so I reached up and think my measurement was accurate it should check it. Anyway, I got 60” from the end of the sliding arm to the end of the other sliding arm. You can’t lift from the very end. I’ll guess center of round pad to center of round pad might be 56”. I have a 99M3, 08M3 and 08 535 and arms are too short to be useful. Maybe if I got the smallest car on there perfectly they would work. I ordered a pair of extension arms from SVI Inc. Not cheap at $309 but useful if I want to drop a subframe at one end. At the other end, I can jack on the subframe.

I did not know they existed.
Bookmarked for enhanced accessories.


I actually bought the Advangate bridge jack. Fits and does what I need. I will post some pics of things that I had to do to it for my OCD of maintenance.

 

[lovebohn]

Any more users have the advantage jack in use? I'm a little concerned it is not locked down or off the rollers when weight is applied.

 

[PoorOwner]

Any more users have the advantage jack in use? I'm a little concerned it is not locked down or off the rollers when weight is applied.

It has locks, I think 2 or 3 positions, pretty much only the highest position is useful because they don't go very high.

 

[lovebohn]

I was more concerned with it rolling since it always stays on the wheels compared to the others which are spring loaded so they rest on the rails not the wheel.

 

[PoorOwner]

It's not really going to roll, just like your floor jack doesn't roll on the floor unless you push it really hard. The "rollers" are pretty crude and often don't roll well even without a car on it, no bearing or bushings, just a roller on a shaft.

but put some wheel chocks on the opposite axis of course.

 

[lovebohn]

Any more updates on the advantage vs bendpak bridge jacks? Prices seem to be really going up on everything including these items.

 

[finn]

It's not really going to roll, just like your floor jack doesn't roll on the floor unless you push it really hard. The "rollers" are pretty crude and often don't roll well even without a car on it, no bearing or bushings, just a roller on a shaft.

but put some wheel chocks on the opposite axis of course.

Advantage includes four cylindrical slugs with a slot and set screw with the lift.

These slugs clamp on the rail to act as stops if you are concerned about the jack rolling under load.

In reality, the jack doesn’t exactly roll easily, and I can’t imagine it moving when loaded. A common floor jack takes less force to move around, and I have never seen a floor jack with a brake.

 

[lovebohn]

Thanks for the updates, Advantage looks to be only a few hundred cheaper than Bendpak right now. I'm still torn a little on which one would work better.

 

[Corbin]

Blowing the dust off this thread. Just like others, I came here looking for an alternate to bendpaks bridge jack. I was excited to see that Advanatge had an option.

However Advanatge must have caught on because 4 years later, they are the same price as the bendpak jacks.

I suppose this will end up being a buy once, cry one scenario.

 

[racecougar]

Blowing the dust off this thread. Just like others, I came here looking for an alternate to bendpaks bridge jack. I was excited to see that Advanatge had an option.

However Advanatge must have caught on because 4 years later, they are the same price as the bendpak jacks.

I suppose this will end up being a buy once, cry one scenario.

Most bridge jacks out there on the market have adjustable widths. Don't limit yourself to only Bendpak and Advantage branded units.

 

[pbon]

It can be more than the width that matters. Height, depth, roller channel or slide may also differ.

 

[lovebohn]

Blowing the dust off this thread. Just like others, I came here looking for an alternate to bendpaks bridge jack. I was excited to see that Advanatge had an option.

However Advanatge must have caught on because 4 years later, they are the same price as the bendpak jacks.

I suppose this will end up being a buy once, cry one scenario.

I ended up buying the advantage a few years back and have been happy with it. I have questioned the build design with the rollers just having a weld vs some bracing. I would guess they went up a $1000 in just 3 or 4 years.