Required lift accessories

[JB740i]

Just installed a new to me 2-post Challenger CL10 lift this weekend that was believe it or not given to me.

I have a Ford Expedition, a 2011 Toyota Tundra and a '76 FJ40 Land Cruiser that will all be on the lift at least once. How do I determine what I need to pick em up? The lift came with the 4 risers with the rubber pads on them. I see frame adapters like this are available. Not sure why those are better/different than the rubber padded blocks that I've got are though.

Also I saw an ALI manual that has 18 years worth of lift info on vehicles. Is there another source that's free or online or is this thing the lifting bible? http://www.autolift.org/store.htm#ALILPGUIDE Their website it terrible and gives little info on it. But it's the top right manual on that page.

 

[JB740i]

And since most threads are worthless without pics... Ignore the dude in the picture because that's not me.


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[saabman]

Frame adapters are good on a frame based truck. Too easy for the rubber pads to slide on greasy frame rails. Also, get a telescoping/screw jack for the back end of the expedition, this will go a long way to making it more stable.

Nice gift BTW

 

[JB740i]

Yeah, a friend said he always puts one of these under the trailer hitch of a vehicle when he can because it makes it a lot more stable. That's a good idea.

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/2-ton-capacity-underhoist-safety-stand-41860.html

 

[Jim B]

And since most threads are worthless without pics... Ignore the dude in the picture because that's not me.


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Dude, your hair is turning grey.

 

[sam03]

Nice gift dude! When you ready to re-gift it im in central Florida too!

 

[Brian_B_]

Awesome "freebie".

It looks like you had to lose a couple of light bulbs to squeeze it in there!

 

[pattenp]

I got the Doorjammer Pro for my lift because I park my car in the lift space. Keeps me from banging up the doors. Not a required accessory but nice to have.

http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/doorjammerPRO-2-Post-Lift-Accessory-p/bh-7077-02-2.htm

 

[JB740i]

Awesome "freebie".

It looks like you had to lose a couple of light bulbs to squeeze it in there!

Good catch. I think they'll fit back in but it is close. We dropped em down when installing the beam, cables and hydraulic lines.

 

[JB740i]

I got the Doorjammer Pro for my lift because I park my car in the lift space. Keeps me from banging up the doors. Not a required accessory but nice to have.

http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/doorjammerPRO-2-Post-Lift-Accessory-p/bh-7077-02-2.htm

That's a good idea. Not sure that I'll get those but some kind of padded panel to rest against the beams wouldn't be too hard. Thanks for mentioning it!

 

[mslisaj]

The high lift/jack stand supports work for me. I have a pair of them and if I'm doing an kind of component removal I have these under the vehicle. So better safe then really sorry.......................

Lisa

 

[mslisaj]

I got the Doorjammer Pro for my lift because I park my car in the lift space. Keeps me from banging up the doors. Not a required accessory but nice to have.

Nice pads but are they kidding with that price??

My Bendpak came with self sticking padded strips that work perfectly and they were part of the package.

Lisa

 

[JB740i]

I got the Doorjammer Pro for my lift because I park my car in the lift space. Keeps me from banging up the doors. Not a required accessory but nice to have.

Nice pads but are they kidding with that price??

My Bendpak came with self sticking padded strips that work perfectly and they were part of the package.

Lisa

All the lift accessories I've seen are expensive. Seems like they assume it's all companies with deep pockets who are doing the purchasing.

 

[torquepower85]

I agree with the tripod jack stand for sure. Also I've seen people wrap part of their lift columns in foam, I know it's somewhere here in the search function but I couldn't find it.

I know I've seen a bunch of cool ways to route the hoses too. I'm useless I can't find these pics anywhere...

Here's something neat too: http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/accessories/offset-adapters.aspx

I don't know if it'll fit your lift though.

 

[pattenp]

Yeah.. they are a bit pricey. It was what I wanted so I just sucked it up and paid the man. I got those thin strips of foam with my lift but they were just 1/8" thick and did'n't do much if a door got away from you. Another thing that's good to use as door protectors is the black neoprene pipe insulation with the sticky tape strips. You can open those up and stick them on the corners of the post and face of the carriage.

Nice pads but are they kidding with that price??

My Bendpak came with self sticking padded strips that work perfectly and they were part of the package.

Lisa

 

[Skyking1992]

I have two Lincoln brand, made in USA, jack stands. These are useful not only to stabalize a vehicle, but to help support exhaust, drive shaft, etc. I also have an oil drain. It's a small barrel on wheels with a pipe and large funnel. I also have an adapter for the oil drain for auto transmissions. It's a large square funnel bigger than your typical transmission pan (saves the mess). And lastly, I have a two stage transmission jack. Depending on what type of work you're doing and how often, I recommend the two stage. It has much more range than a signle stage. It's also useful for lots of tasks under the car besides lifting transmissions.

 

[ra42mario]

Why would you put a support jack under the rear hitch on a truck? I never quite understood this as most of the weight is in the front. It would make sense if you had two supports jacks, one under the front and one under the rear, but don't most trucks fall forward, not backwards, when the aren't sitting level on a lift, and large componets (transmission) are being removed?

 

[FunkyfullWidth]

When I worked at the dealership we would put a pole jack under the rear of an ambulance or septic truck, plumbers van. Things that were very back heavy. But a typical pick up truck was fine. Unless we were pulling the trans, or motor. Maybe both of the front wheels.

 

[MNBackpacker]

Another thing that's good to use as door protectors is the black neoprene pipe insulation with the sticky tape strips. You can open those up and stick them on the corners of the post and face of the carriage.

Another option are those 'water noodles' you can buy at your local big box retailer, normally reserved for summer fun. You can cut them down the center to open them like the pipe insulation, and just double stick tape them (or hot glue) on. They are quite thick, and come in a variety of colors..