Installed my lift! (PIC)

[JoeKramer]

 

[kartracer55]

Im so jealous , Id love to have a lift. What brand is that?

Jim

 

[REFLEXX]

Specs, prices, etc....

 

[79rallysport]

Holy ****. I've never seen trusses like those before. Do those have a special name or not? What is the advantage (if any) do those have? From the looks of things they must be stronger, and as a result you don't need as many. That would explain the wide spacing between them. What kind of snow load can they handle?

BTW, i'm jealous too.

 

[330Scott]

Aren't there a couple of posts missing?



Just kidding. Looks like a very nice setup. Yeah, Joe, what are the details?

 

[Bill K]

Nice very nice. I like that style of lift. Cool looking setup ya got there Bill

 

[eschoendorff]

Schweet lift! I'm jealous, too! Kickass garage, BTW

 

[Runum]

WOW. I get caught up with you guys and you raise the bar. Congrats.

 

[JoeKramer]

In case you guys don't know, I am so stoked about this lift! Been wanting one for 3 years now!!!

runum: Its easy to 'raise the bar' when you have a lift to raise it with! hehe

kartracer55, reflexx and 330scott, the specs on the lift are:

BendPak model MX-10AC
Style: Asymmetric Clearfloor
Lifting Capacity: 10,000lbs. / 4536 kg.
Lifting Height: 78" / 1981 mm
Lifting Time: 45 Seconds
Overall Height: 145" / 3683 mm
Overall Width: 132" / 3353 mm
Width Between Posts: 101" / 2565 mm
Drive Thru Clearance: 87" / 2210 mm
Minimum Pad Height: 4" / 114 mm
Motor: 220 VAC / 60 Hz. / 1 Ph.

* 10,000 Pound Lifting Capacity
* Wide Or Narrow Configuration
* Exclusive “Tru-Metric” Arm Design Provides More Versatile Arm Positioning
* 30-Degree Rotated Single Piece Columns
* Single Piece Columns
* Single Point Safety Release
* Dual Hydraulic “Direct-Drive” Cylinders
* Electric/Hydraulic Power System
* Large, 17" X 17" A36 Steel Base Plate
* Self-Lubricating Dura-Glide Polyethylene Bearing System
* Safety Locks In Each Column Spaced Every 3-Inches
* Automatic Arm Restraints
* Heavy-Duty Dual 3/8” Equalizer Cables
* Padded Overhead Safety-Shutoff Bar
* Truck And Van Adapters Standard
* ETL Approved

MX-10AC Lift

It cost me $2,275 and that included shipping, list price is $3,320. For people on the west coast, I got this lift from a guy named Bob at RB WholeSale, 805-583-2100
I paid a guy $500 to bring it to my house and install it, Bob set me up with him. I ran the power myself, it requires a 25 amp breaker.


79rallysport:
I don't know anything about the trusses. I bought this house for the garage that was already there. I assume that they have to be of that design because they run for 30 feet and they only span between each garage bay at 12 feet. My garage is 48 feet wide and 30 foot deep. It appears to be a standard 'poll' building. I live around the Seattle area with an altitude of about 120 feet or so, the Pacific ocean is just a few blocks away (no views) so I don't think that there is much of a snow load on this roof. We just don't get much here.

Here is my 2005 F150 on the lift, found out that the exhaust from my 4.2L V6 goes into 2 cats. then they join into a single exhaust. So putting dual exhaust on it will be easy!!! Had a clear 6' of walking space under the truck too!

 

[RonBou]

Congrats on the lift. You have a real nice work space there.

 

[Roadster]

What is the concrete slab thickness underneath the two posts?

 

[JoeKramer]

I think that the slab is 3/4" thick....

LOL No its just over 4". You have to have 4 inches minimum for the 10K lift. 15K lifts require 6" slabs.

 

[Old Moparz]

Looks great, congrats on the lift.

 

[JoeKramer]

Thanks guys! I have been digin it! Working on the brakes on my 1970 mustang right now. Gona pull the trany soon too. After I get the trans rebuilt and back in I will put a new exaust on.

This lift is makin this work really enjoyable!

 

[79rallysport]

Does anybody know of any lifts that can lift about 7 feet instead of 6 feet? 6FT would be too low for me. I'd get a crick in my back from bending over, or a lump on the head from not paying attention.

 

[kartracer55]

I dont think so... i have the same problem Im 6 1 and a little bit more so im always hitting my head on the ones in the shop

I think 4 posts are usually lower than 2 posts

Jim

 

[JoeKramer]

Yeah I think the 6 foot range is about it... I also hit my head a bit.

Get a cement saw and cut a trench down the middle of your bay, make it a foot deaper.

 

[ChucksCrib]

Back Yard Buddy has a 4 post lift which gives you about 7' under the ramps.

https://backyardbuddy.com/overhlift.htm

 

[Trooper]

If you've got the clearence under your car/truck, you can get 6.5' out of the BendPac two post with their 6" extensions.

 

[Quadlinear]

There is a Pole Barn outfit by me that uses that type truss. I was sorry to havew a different vendor raise my pole barn and they used the typical 24 on center rafters which makes for alot of wasted space. I have a backyard buddy 4 post lift in that garage. I also have a semi commercial building on another property that I have a two post lift in. Wish it was asymetrical like your's sounds.

Quad