Forward I10 lift

[delucaj54]

I am relatively new to Garage Journal but I used articles regarding two post lifts in my research for buying mine.

I went with the Forward I10 based on comparisons to the Weaver Pro 10K which was my other main contender.

Both lifts are made by Dover Corp who manufactures Rotary but the reason I chose the Forward I10 is that I found out it is actually the Rotary Revolution lift with improvements. This was conformed by Forward Customer Service.

The quality of construction and components are top shelf. The posts are 12 feet solid with no extensions required as on the Rotary and Weaver. The inverted cylinders make connections very easy to make and are self bleeding avoiding the mess altogether.


The I10 lifts my Chevy 2500 weighing 7700lb with no problem.

My two cents for anyone doing their own new lift research.

 

[gizardlizard]

What improvements were made over the original revolution RTP 10 I’m curious.

 

[gizardlizard]

The biggest improvement should have been three stage rear arms.

 

[delucaj54]

Good point on the three stage rear arms. Not an issue for me with my vehicles.

The improvement I noted is the full height columns versus the two piece design. I only have the RPT 10 installation instructions to go by here showing two piece columns. I would not be confident in six bolts holding the extension piece supporting the weight from the top mount cylinder lifting vehicles.

the Weaver also has the two piece columns but it has push type cylinders on the bottom so the top extensions only support the equalization cable load.

 

[gizardlizard]

I bought my RTP 10 back in 2019 for $2400.00. It is identical to yours and has the one piece columns. I just wish it had three stage rear arms.

 

[delucaj54]

A lot can change in five years and through a pandemic.

Price has doubled since 2019.

 

[dante2]

Nice lift I have the same one. Only took 3 decades to stop laying on the ground under a vehicle.

 

[gizardlizard]

I agree. Same here. Wish I had one years ago. Only thing is now, everyone and their brother want to use it.

 

[TurnipTruck]

Forward I10, but with a longbed:


The rear arms won’t reach the leaf spring mounts on this longbed, so I end up lifting at the cab mounts.
The only fault I have experienced in five years on this lift is the push button welded itself ON with the very first heavy load (this truck @8200#). Glad I added the paddle safety switch!

 

[gizardlizard]

I added some goodies to my lift. Some really nice door bumpers, a laser that shoots down onto the hood for easier alignments and stop system on the floor for the front and back. The only issue I ever had with mine, was having the cylinders completely out of sync. One was fully extended and one fully retracted. It was crazy. Took cylinders off and removed the pistons. Found the smallest piece of welding slag inside of one of the cylinders. It was plugging up the orifice inside the cylinder. Removed the piece, changed the seals and changed hydraulic oil. All good.

 

[gizardlizard]

Pic of the welding slag that was plugging the orifice

 

[dante2]

Forward I10, but with a longbed:


The rear arms won’t reach the leaf spring mounts on this longbed, so I end up lifting at the cab mounts.
The only fault I have experienced in five years on this lift is the push button welded itself ON with the very first heavy load (this truck @8200#). Glad I added the paddle safety switch!

I put in a kill switch after hearing the horror stories about runaway lifts. The electrical box is clear on the other side of the shop, I'd never make it.

 

[zkdiesel]

I use rotary’s everyday all day

Two piece rotary columns are non issues.

Like that lift has the rotary extensions and frame receivers
Needs three stage arms like my rotary spo12’s. Absolutely best arms in the industry. Your 3 stage fronts are different then those, as they have more reach

 

[gizardlizard]

I have a kill switch on mine too along with a pendant on a 12 foot cord with another start and stop switch. It’s nice. I can jog the motor while lining up the arms.

 

[delucaj54]

I was pretty surprised at how whimpy both the limit switch at the top and the actuator switch are considering they are making and breaking 20amps. I think all lift brands might be the same due to the number of reports on this issue.

The one at the top limit is normally closed and stays that way most of the time so I’m less concerned with that one.

I will try to get a relay in the wiring box to switch the load. Then I won’t be so concerned about the switch welding itself closed.

Also I think the emergency shut off would need to be cut in before the lift wiring starts to be effective.

 

[gizardlizard]

The start switch is rated for 30
Amps. I had a smaller one in to test and the contacts welded shut on the second try.

 

[delucaj54]

New emergency switch installed.

 

[delucaj54]

Carling switch makes a momentary toggle switch rated for 15A that could replace the original switch also.