Have been looking to pull the trigger on a Bendpak lift for quite some time. Just purchased a 4 post, X wide unit that is installed in a garage/shop about 15 minutes from me. Unit is "like new" and in excellent condition. Has the sliding bridge jack, extra oil pans, etc. I got a really good deal on it! I have searched and searched and have not been able find detailed "dismantling" instructions. I know that I can read the install instructions and simply reverse order (have done 3-4 times), however I was hoping that someone had completed and documented removal. Anyone know of any? Thanks, Robert
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Bendpak 4 Post Lift Removal
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jomobco
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I would say you have 6 major parts - 4 columns and 2 decks. The more you can keep intact after that the better you will be time-wise for reassembly. I've always found pictures are my friend during disassembly. Good luck and congrats.
I was in that same spot a few months ago and was not looking forward to it. I actually decided to just move it (Bendpak 4 post) completely assembled to my shop which was also about 15 minutes away. I just raised the ramps, backed the trailer under it, lowered the ramps, jacked up the legs, and blocked them with 2x4s inside the columns. I took the back roads and went slow. It was just a little wider than a highway lane. I even met a city police officer and county sheriff on the way. They just gave me a strange look and kept on driving. Took me about an hour to drive 10 miles but it was MUCH faster than disassembling and reassembling. I understand that would not work in all/most situations though.
At my shop I found the lift was too wide to back it straight in the door so I had to put it on casters and sort of hook it in around the wall. It cleared by about 1/2" and was a PITA!
At my shop I found the lift was too wide to back it straight in the door so I had to put it on casters and sort of hook it in around the wall. It cleared by about 1/2" and was a PITA!
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rburke65
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I know other folks have moved them and I think some have used flat bed tow trucks. Might want to do a search.
I put mine together and it's been too long to remember details...but my thoughts would be to...
1. Disconnect all cables at the top of the posts. Probably have to raise life and lower onto safety locks to work underneath.
2. Label, remove cables.
3. Disconnect airlocks and hydraulic lines.
4. Unbolt runways, 2 bolts each end
Move runways...and each end's columns and crosspieces as units.
1. Disconnect all cables at the top of the posts. Probably have to raise life and lower onto safety locks to work underneath.
2. Label, remove cables.
3. Disconnect airlocks and hydraulic lines.
4. Unbolt runways, 2 bolts each end
Move runways...and each end's columns and crosspieces as units.
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a52-830
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there are actually eight pieces. four legs, two ramps, and two cross supports.
the two ramps and the two cross supports form a rigid structure. they slide up and down through the legs. BP sells a kit that allows you to mount wheels under the cross supports:
http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/accessories/caster-kit.aspx
this allows you to move the lift around as a unit, but it is still pretty bulky.
were i going to move mine, i would likely lift the ramps up, back a long trailer under it, and lower the ramps onto some 6X6's onto the trailer, and lift the feet up off the floor. and drive it to the new location.
if you need to remove the legs for some reason, i would try to leave the "deck" alone. move the drive/hydraulic mechanism off the leg, and set it on the ramp. you could, if you can figure it out, lift the deck straight off the top if you have the room, and the mechanism to lift it (fork lifts or jacks and cribbing). move the legs and deck to the new location, lift the deck up high enough to stand the legs under it, and lower it down onto it.
i would be really reluctant to take all the hydraulics and cables apart.
i agree with the others, moving it in one piece seems like the easiest path, but not an easy path, if you get the difference.
the two ramps and the two cross supports form a rigid structure. they slide up and down through the legs. BP sells a kit that allows you to mount wheels under the cross supports:
http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/accessories/caster-kit.aspx
this allows you to move the lift around as a unit, but it is still pretty bulky.
were i going to move mine, i would likely lift the ramps up, back a long trailer under it, and lower the ramps onto some 6X6's onto the trailer, and lift the feet up off the floor. and drive it to the new location.
if you need to remove the legs for some reason, i would try to leave the "deck" alone. move the drive/hydraulic mechanism off the leg, and set it on the ramp. you could, if you can figure it out, lift the deck straight off the top if you have the room, and the mechanism to lift it (fork lifts or jacks and cribbing). move the legs and deck to the new location, lift the deck up high enough to stand the legs under it, and lower it down onto it.
i would be really reluctant to take all the hydraulics and cables apart.
i agree with the others, moving it in one piece seems like the easiest path, but not an easy path, if you get the difference.
Update: Pulled the trigger on the lift. It is a Bendpak HD-9XW. It is a 2012 model, so approximately 4 years old. It came with a rolling bridge jack and 3 oil trays. $2500. I was going to attempt to dismantle, move and re-install myself, however found an installer through Bendpak that did it for me. Expensive at $825, but worth every penny. They came out with a large flatbed w/ crane and expeditiously completed the dismantle, move, and re-install in approximately 5 hours. The experience was noticed the minute they pulled-up. They complete these installs everyday, and it was obvious while watching them work. I am so glad that I did not attempt this. I did watch so that I can accomplish minor adjustments, maneuvering of the ramps (they can be set wide or narrow), and general maintenance. I'll post again as I use it with any feedback. Robert