Here we go. Got my new Bendpak P-6F

[south_paw]

It's a flush mount low rise lift. I should start breaking cement this week in my garage and will update the progress here.

Here is the lift fresh out of the box. The lift will go on the other side of this two car garage.

A question for those of you that have this lift. I would like to keep the gaps as tight as possible between the cement and the lift. Would a 1/2" gap around the perimeter of the lift suffice?

 

[Ross/Kzoo]

Are you only looking for left handed comments?

 

[Schleprock]

Looking forward to the updates on your installation.

 

[Jack Olsen]

Looks great. I'll be following the thread.

 

[CNGsaves]

Congrats on the lift !!

However, don't recommend setting it in cement as the dusty loose stuff won't hold it in place !! Rather, I'd go with concrete !!

 

[STANIMAL]

Is there a particular reason you want to recess it into the floor ?

 

[south_paw]

Is there a particular reason you want to recess it into the floor ?

Yes, couple of reasons. I want it flush mounted so as not to loose floor space when not in use. Also if the lift is flush mounted and you have a car that wont run, you can easily position the car over the lift.

Today I spent some time marking out the location of everything. The outer perimeter of the blue tape is the cut line. The control unit will be up against the front wall.

 

[coreseller]

Man, he has a drain too!!! I'm very jealous, I recessed an Atlas lift earlier this year, would of preferred this set-up.

 

[zkling]

Sweet. Those look to be a good compromise between a standard midrise and a 2 post. What made you decide on that model?

As for the gap, 1/2" seems pretty tight compared to the scale we are talking.

Are you only looking for left handed comments?

What? Why?

 

[MFGJR]

I'm in the process of building my new garage around this same lift. Bendpak has a diagram for the pour--cant find it via Google right now (on a train) but its out there. Or, call Bendpak for it.

Looking at my garage plans, the openings are 18.75" X 78.75", but please verify yourself. Depth is 4". Search on the forum here, in particular the "M House"--he had clearance issues when operating the lift...had to trim the metal drive-on plates, but that was the P-6 surface mount and not the F. Bendpak assures me the spec'd opening will work, but might be a good idea to mock it up in wood and operate the lift to be sure. It's too late for me, as my pour is complete and I couldn't get the lift on site in advance.

If you don't mind, PM me the vendor from whom you purchased your lift.

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[MFGJR]

Note that the Bendpak diagram makes no provision for the divider valve, but does indicate the size and location for conduit for the lines. Bendpak told me that the specified conduit size will be sufficient to handle both the hydraulic and air lines and fittings.

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[Todd.Brock]

Let's just keep the right hand out of this....

Cool looking lift!! Did you happen to have the right type of car for this to work, or do you have to use blocks? I'm thinking of a non flat bottom car, things getting smushed , etc...

 

[MFGJR]

Here's Bendpak's diagram:

www.bendpak.com/BendPak_P_6FB_Flush_Concrete.pdf

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[south_paw]

Looking at my garage plans, the openings are 18.75" X 78.75", but please verify yourself. Depth is 4". Search on the forum here, in particular the "M House"--he had clearance issues when operating the lift...had to trim the metal drive-on plates, but that was the P-6 surface mount and not the F. Bendpak assures me the spec'd opening will work, but might be a good idea to mock it up in wood and operate the lift to be sure. It's too late for me, as my pour is complete and I couldn't get the lift on site in advance.

Thanks for the help. I will double check it all again. I did see that thread about the clearance issue when the lift is raised and added an inch to the length of the opening just to be safe

 

[south_paw]

Let's just keep the right hand out of this....

Cool looking lift!! Did you happen to have the right type of car for this to work, or do you have to use blocks? I'm thinking of a non flat bottom car, things getting smushed , etc...

Thanks, the lift comes with rubber blocks so you don't need to have a flat bottom

 

[south_paw]

The hole is dug

Pleasure to learn I have a solid 4" base. It was poured in 1947 and damn is it hard.

Tomorrow, rebar & frame it out. Hopefully I can pour in the afternoon.

 

[bazzateer]

What? Why?

South paw ???? Geddit?

 

[south_paw]

The lift is in Did have a problem though. The flow divider doesn't work properly It won't allow the fluid to return to the tank therefor the lift won't go down. I'll be on the phone with Bendpak tomorrow for sure

Not a major delay in the grand scheme of things. The concrete needs to cure for a while before I can use it.

 

[south_paw]

Looking at my garage plans, the openings are 18.75" X 78.75", but please verify yourself. Depth is 4". Search on the forum here, in particular the "M House"--he had clearance issues when operating the lift...had to trim the metal drive-on plates, but that was the P-6 surface mount and not the F. Bendpak assures me the spec'd opening will work, but might be a good idea to mock it up in wood and operate the lift to be sure. It's too late for me, as my pour is complete and I couldn't get the lift on site in advance.

Just to follow up, the Bendpak specs are incorrect. An opening of 78.75" will leave you short. I made the opening 79.75" and it was just enough clearance for the lift when up. See for yourself,

Here it is all done. When the weather breaks I will refinish the floor and paint the steel plate access cover to match

 

[colonel25]

Nice install! Looks great , what type of vehicle will you be lifting?

 

[MFGJR]

Just to follow up, the Bendpak specs are incorrect. An opening of 78.75" will leave you short. I made the opening 79.75" and it was just enough clearance for the lift when up.

Well... ****! Just happened to be on the forum when you posted this info, and I went out and measured my openings. 79.0"--the contractor added 1/4" to the plan's specs for some cushion.

I really wish I could have gotten the lift on site before the floor was poured, but there was no where to put it during construction. Hence, all my due diligence with Bendpak. They assured me that 79-3/4" would work. I haven't purchased the lift yet, but the floor was poured specifically for the Benpak and I doubt that another brand will fit.

From your install, do you see anywhere I can gain 3/4"? You have the lift as far forward in the opening as possible, right? Do you think the plates on either the front or back could be trimmed to gain that 3/4"? Seems I remember Bendpak telling me that those plates are welded on, and so if trimming is the only answer, they'd have to be trimmed in-situ.

 

[south_paw]

It's the rear plate that is the issue. It moves rearward approx 2" , the good news for you is this plate can be trimmed back to work. In your case you will need to shave a little more than a 1/2".

 

[south_paw]

Nice install! Looks great , what type of vehicle will you be lifting?

Thanks. Right now the lift will be used with two cars. A Mini Cooper and a 50's Cadillac. Yeah, I know

 

[great white tj]

Looks Good.... Nice in stall job..

 

[south_paw]

First lift today

 

[MFGJR]

It's the rear plate that is the issue. It moves rearward approx 2" , the good news for you is this plate can be trimmed back to work. In your case you will need to shave a little more than a 1/2".

Thanks for the good news. Now, I just have to figure out what to cut the plates with... above my pay grade, ideas, anyone?

 

[fast85pony]

Looks very nice. I don't see where the hydraulic line runs to the unit. Can you enlighten me. Thanks.

 

[south_paw]

The hydraulic line were run under the concrete thru a PVC pipe to the the control unit at the front wall. This pic should give you a better understanding of it

 

[fast85pony]

Got it, thanks.

 

[RickP]

Thanks for the good news. Now, I just have to figure out what to cut the plates with... above my pay grade, ideas, anyone?

I'd use a 4.5 inch grinder with a cut off wheel to cut the steel plates. But why not extend the concrete opening instead? You could use the same grinder with a masonry wheel. The photos look like you might only need to extend the bottom of the pit, so you could leave the finished edge at the top.

 

[Xporter]

Nice install, looks great

 

[south_paw]

Hi All,

Just a follow up post. Absolutely the best thing I have added to my garage. For those of you with 8' ceilings and wish you had a lift, what are you waiting for


Damn thing works great. How's this for variety??

Don't let those pics fool you. There is full access under the car with four height positions to choose from.

The best part is it doesn't take any floor space when not in use and yes some day soon I will be removing those poles

 

[DoyleDee]

I'm glad you are happy, but seeing these pictures makes me glad I had room for my two post. I do enjoy standing under cars versus being on a creeper. Enjoy that lift! I will say I absolutely love having mine.

 

[Xicaque]

nice lift. looks like it might not break the bank...