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Moving a 4 post lift?

Pucman1

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So I have a chance to get a 4 post lift at a discount Bendpack model 9 something. I would need to disassemble and move plus reassemble to make it all cost worthy. What is the hardest part about moving one of these units? is it something a hobbyist could do over the weekend with some friends and tools? Or should I try to contact Bendpack and see what it sots to get a authorized guy to do the move? Trying to keep the cost down......

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What is the hardest part about moving one of these units?
length of parts and weight. Better have some power to move parts. Maybe plan a engine hoist and pallet jack.
I'm sure someone here on GJ has done it and can supply better direction.
 

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It's only six pieces plus the pump. The ramp with the cylinder is heaviest part. Take a good picture of the cable routing. Get a couple four wheel flat dollies and a friend and you shouldn't have any problem. You can download the installation manual off BendPac website, that should give you a good idea what your up against. It's not hard just kinda heavy.
I say go for it��
 

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I have done a couple, it is no big deal. The ramps are the heaviest part, but the ramps on a HD9 aren't too bad compared to a 12 or a 14. In my experience the easiest way is to back a car trailer under the lift, then lower the ramps onto the trailer use a couple of 4X4s to raise them a bit off the trailer, disconnect the air lines and hyd hookup from the pump and unbolt the top plate and un-screw the cables and the safety catches bars (the ramps are sitting on the trailer so nothing is going anyplace) unbolt them from the cross pieces,then move the posts and cross pieces on the back of the trailer away from that part of the ramps,which you have jacked up a bit so they are not in contact with the cross piece and pry them off one the other end so it falls on the trailer(a floor jack and a couple of 3' 4X4 works great doing this) the cross pieces slide in the posts and once you remove the cable attachment from the top (which you need to do before you slide the ramps off the cross pieces) you can unbolt them from the floor, if they are bolted. All the cables need to be pulled free from where they go through the cross pieces, duct tape or zip tie them together and lay them on the trailer with the ramps. Remove the power unit from the post after you remove the electric hook up, so you don't mess it up. Good time to move the trailer out from the lift and the easy way is to do this, grab the front cross piece in the middle and lift it up a foot to clear the ramps, it is not that heavy , then lay the posts down, slide the safety bar and cross piece out the top and put them on the trailer, tie everything down and take it home. I had put two together before I scored my HD12 which was assembled. It took me about 45 minutes to dissemble it and strap all the parts to the trailer, by myself with nothing more that a HF racing jack and some 4X4s. Assembly was less than an hour using 6X6s jack stands and two floor jacks. good luck and enjoy your lift, you will wonder how you did anything without it.
 
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rsanter

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Borrow a car trailer.
Raise the lift.
Back the trailer under the lift
Lower the lift ontothe trailer. You may need to use pallets or something to keep the deck over the fenders unless the trailer has a rail around the perimeter.
You will then need to use tie down straps to pull the legs of the lift up off the ground as you are 'lowering' the lift.
Strap thendeck of the lift to the trailer and go down the road.

Bob
 

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I've moved mine a couple of times all by myself. If you don't have access to a forklift I would suggest you get your hands on a hydraulic table for getting the ramps moved. I think Countysquire did a thread not long ago that had lots of info worth reading if your that nervous about it. But there is nothing complicated about these, its just the ramps are heavy and the cable routing is common sense stuff too.

Here ya go: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=335515
 
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Wow lots of good info! I think I will go take some measurements and see what I can get for a daily rental for a trailer. See about a hoist and a couple dollys from the car club!
 
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I have done I w a friend and truck/trailer....not to bad....just take your time and get it secured to travel down the road. Assembly and disassembly is not too bad. :beer:
 
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So because of time constraints of the location where it is and ex spouse situation I hired someone to do the move! I think I could have done it but I want to be fair to all parties involved. Friday is the day and it will be a tight fit but I am truly excited to get it and be able to put it too good use! Will post some pics after it is in place.

Thanks for all the words of encouragement and advise! Hopefully it stays here for at least another 5years.

The model is a HD9ST and it has 110 volt motor with removable Ramps. It is almost like it was ordered for my garage location and stored somewhere else until now.
 
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I just rolled mine about 1/4 mile down the road yesterday. LOL.

Got it home and its to tall to fit in door. Now i need to take apart to get it inside.

I am thinking just take the cables loose and pull the ramps off. Leaving the uprights and crossbeams intact.
 
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