Ordering a Challenger lift....any suggestions/tips

[C2 Turbo]

Hey Folks,

Finally narrowed it down to Challenger CL10V3 and about to place an order. Yes, I did consider other lifts too but the close proximity to Louisville, their factory plant, is a big plus for me.

Though it seems like it is the right 2-post lift for me but would like to know if you guys want me to verify anything with the salesman prior to placing the order?

Thanks

http://www.challengerlifts.com/pdf/CL10_SERIES.pdf

 

[thecj3man]

Verify it is in stock. I ordered a CL10 last year and it took over a month to get delivered to East TN. It was alright since I wasn't in a hurry, but I wish they would have told me upfront. They did say if I had ordered a blue lift it would have been 1 week. I ordered mine in December 2015 and it has a January 2016 build date.

 

[oldcpecdr]

Challenger is typically a 4 week wait if the local dealer does not have one in stock.

They were bought by Snap-On some time ago and are also sold under Snap -On

brand... suprisingly price competitive... find your local Snap-On Tool or

equipment dealer and price it out

GL

Mike B

 

[Jlbc212]

I gave up on the USA made Challenger. I could deal with the 4 week wait and even when it got stretched out to 8 weeks. But when the delivery got botched and they wanted an additional $500 to deliver it and insisted that their dealer install for another $500, that's when I cancelled the order.

 

[TonyG]

Jack, when you have some time, check out Advantage Lift. We just installed our 4-post and it is "very well made". Seems to be a Backyard Buddy clone.

 

[barguy]

C2 Turbo, My .02--I bought my CL10V3 almost 4 years ago. (I can't believe it has been that long, seems like yesterday. Just looked at the sticker on the side and it reads "Date Produced 05/2013".) I use it at home to work on my restored Olds 442--that is to say it doesn't get used much compared to one in a shop. That being said, I love the thing. It raises and lowers as smooth as glass and I feel absolutely safe working under my lift. Also, I like supporting American jobs. I used to be in the body shop industry back in the 90's and I had a Challenger 10K that DID get used quite a bit. Same thing---never had a single problem in almost 10 years of service. You will love it and it will last you the rest of your life plus 30 years.

 

[easlers]

Great lift I had to wait 7 weeks but it was definitly worth it.