Slotted pad fram rail adapter for 2 post lifts

[Verado1250]

Slotted pad frame rail adapter for 2 post lifts

Does many of you use these things? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JTHHBXI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Basically, a hockey puck with slots in them to prevent the lift point tabs from crushing if you just use the flat pads on the lift. Bendpak doesn't make any with the 60mm pegs. I've had my lift for a year and haven't used them yet, but haven't really haven't really liked the way the tabs just sit on the factory flat pads. Thought about just cutting some out using wood with a slot, but for the cheap price of these, I don't think its worth the hassle. I haven't seen these things in any threads on here, so I just thought I'd ask. Thanks.

 

[atthebeach]

I've been supporting my vehicles by the pinch weld seams for many years without ever damaging the lift points. Don't know if anyone else has experienced damage. Originally, I supported my vehicles using large timbers; and over time the edges of the lift points would dig into the wood but not damage the lift points. I always had the grain direction of the wood perpendicular to the seam weld to prevent wood splitting.

Since getting my lift, the rubber pads directly contact the lift points without any damage. My newest car, however, has fairly sharp edges (like a butter knife) at the lift points. The first time I lifted the vehicle the lift points cut into the rubber pads, so I cut some round wooden disks out of a 1 x 6 to be sandwiched between the rubber pads and the lift point. Again, it is important to orient the wood grain perpendicular to the weld seam. The lift points dig into the wood, but the lift points are not damaged.

 

[dave*99]

I have a Rotary lift with the screw pads. The pads are a rubber covered flat disk. I have never had a problem or damaged a lift point tab using the lift.

That being said, I have seen lift points damaged using a traditional floor jack. By traditional, I mean a jack with a cup on top. Some cups only contact the lift point tab in 2 small areas. So I could see the need for something like this with a floor jack.

 

[Verado1250]

Beach, my factory rubber pads that cover the adjustable screw pads all have deep gouges in them, from only having the lift for a year. I figure for $20, they are a lot cheaper than replacing the factory cover pads. I'm sure it will take more time getting them all lined up on the lift and the slots aligned with the lift points, but I will try it to see how it works.

 

[rburke65]

Just added insurance and for $20 it’s hard to argue.