Two-Post lift choice

[PCDan]

In a previous thread I received help deciding on a full rise two-post lift instead of a mid-rise Maxjax.

Now my question is which Two-Post full rise lift do you recommend, or can tell me pros and cons ... Bendpak, Dannmar, Challenger, Forward, Rotary, others? Too many to choose from! This is for a home garage and shop (not commercial).

I was pretty much set on the Bendpak 10k low profile lift (XPR-10S-LP) but I've seen that quite a few members here haven't been happy with recent Bendpak quality and customer service. Others have had no problems. I also read in here that some think the Forward and Rotary are the same lifts?

My top priorities are safety first then price (preferably 4K or less) Low profile arms would be nice but not absolutely critical.

Thanks for any help.

 

[lakeroadster]

I've been really happy with my Rotary Lift. Made in America and ALI Certified.

 

[killahog]

From my research and experience I have come to the conclusion that your results with a 2 post lift will be directly proportional to the manner in which it is installed followed by the manufacture who built it. I bought a Bendpak because the distributer gave me a discount for being prior military. My second choice would be a Forward. John you have a nice looking lift I didn't recommend Rotary only because I don't have any first hand experience with one.

 

[PCDan]

I've been really happy with my Rotary Lift. Made in America and ALI Certified.

Looks good. Which model is that? Are you happy that you went with an asymmetric? I'm a little concerned whether an asymmetric's rear arms will reach the frame of a 1st gen Ford Bronco frame that is about 29" wide. I do like that the Rotary is made in the US and that the columns aren't quite as bulky as the Bendpak (of course Bendpak uses that in marketing their larger posts as better)

 

[lakeroadster]

Looks good. Which model is that? Are you happy that you went with an asymmetric? I'm a little concerned whether an asymmetric's rear arms will reach the frame of a 1st gen Ford Bronco frame that is about 29" wide. I do like that the Rotary is made in the US and that the columns aren't quite as bulky as the Bendpak (of course Bendpak uses that in marketing their larger posts as better)

It is a SPOA10.

The assymetric works well for my "stable" of vehicles.

To your concern... Rotary makes optional 3 stage rear arms. That being said my wife has a Jeep Wrangler, it has a narrow frame and the 2 -stage arms work fine. Give Rotary a call, I'm confident they can answer any questions you have.

As for the columns... they aren't simple tubing or a fabricated 4 sided tube... they are formed steel and are kind of "T" shaped.

 

[isb cornbinder]

Made in North America is my first choice. Buying here is an investment in the future of our countries. Make our countries great again and keep it that way starts with me and you. If a person does not buy made in USA or CANADA they are sending a job out of our countries.
Even if your kid is not working in the lift factory, another kid is working there and not competing for the job with your kid.

 

[brewchief]

I use a 9k Rotary, early broncos are a bit tough to lift, I put the front pads on the frame in front of the radius arms( I lift the arms up and release the locks and tuck them in there) and right in front of the rear spring hangers. More then one bronco has come off of a lift so make sure it's solid, some guys will strap the frame to the lift arms for added insurance.

This is on a 9k asymmetric lift with the standard arms, I don't know if the longer rear arms would help with an early bronco but I wouldn't mind having them when lifting my 13 f150, it would be nice to reach the rear spring hanger.

 

[NitroShark]

I've had a Bendpak XPR‐10‐168 10,000‐Lb Capacity 2‐Post Lift / Extended Height Symmetric Clearfloor for 4 yrs now.

It's a installed in the "wide configuration". Lifts everything I have from a early Chevy Crew cab (164 WB) to a Honda civic.

Works perfect.

 

[PCDan]

Thanks for the recommendations. I decided on the Bendpak 10k two post in gray. Should look good with the shop cabinets going in this week.

I bought it from Dave at Workshop Depot based on referrals from this forum and the Classic Bronco forum. They sell multiple lifts and he was really helpful. He was actually more knowledgeable than some of the reps from the lift companies. http://www.workshopdepot.com/

 

[75toolman]

I use a 12000 lb rotary at work. Great lift!!!
I use a 16000 lb mohawk at home. The absolute best!!!!

 

[C2 Turbo]

I use a 12000 lb rotary at work. Great lift!!!
I use a 16000 lb mohawk at home. The absolute best!!!!

You got a big enough garage for an 18 wheeler?

 

[75toolman]

You got a big enough garage for an 18 wheeler?

Haaaaa!
Is there such a thing as overkill? It was only a year old and way to good of a deal to pass up.

 

[brownbagg]

I was pretty much set on the Bendpak 10k low profile lift (XPR-10S-LP) but I've seen that quite a few members here haven't been happy with recent Bendpak quality and customer service.

My bend pak hasnt been bad, I dont think any different from any other brand, My problem was that customer service ***** and you cant buy parts for the bendpak.

cstomer service is as dumb as a bag of rock and their motto is, if it broke buy a complete new one. Im being to think bendpaks are left over parts from other companies, painted blue.

 

[MattBMiller]

I have zero complaints with my Challenger CL-12. American Made, ALI cert

 

[Kevin54]

I have a WORTH that is made in Texas, and I think it's great. Plus MADE in the USA!!!!!

 

[PCDan]

Bendpak 10k installed today. Works perfectly and quality seems good.

 

[clubairth]

10K Bend Pack that is ALI certified. XPR-10A-LP. Get the LP-Low Profile because modern cars are very low to the ground. A lowered Corvette will not fit unless I drive it up on wood blocks first. But it's LOW!

Not sure why you can't get parts but Bendpak has whatever you need?
Contact them for sure;

http://www.bendpak.com/support/

Extra wide W/asymmetrical arms. Best thing I have ever put in my shop!!!

Always amazed that someone wants a US lift and then shows a picture with a Japanese truck on it!!

Note my HF "Snap-On" Tool box too.

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[Tj-gord]

Im a mechanic, ive worked under both rotary and bendpak. Both are pro quality lifts. I just rdcently bought a used bendpak for my shop/garage we are building. Only reason i bought a bendpak, because i got a good deal on it..would have bought a rotary if the same deal was there. But choose the style of lift for what u are lifting. Asymmetric lifts are not great for larger trucks, better for cars. Symmetric lifts are better for trucks. So depending on your fleet, choose the style u need.

 

[PCDan]

Im a mechanic, ive worked under both rotary and bendpak. Both are pro quality lifts. I just rdcently bought a used bendpak for my shop/garage we are building. Only reason i bought a bendpak, because i got a good deal on it..would have bought a rotary if the same deal was there. But choose the style of lift for what u are lifting. Asymmetric lifts are not great for larger trucks, better for cars. Symmetric lifts are better for trucks. So depending on your fleet, choose the style u need.

I went with the symmetric so we could face either direction, and because we primarily are lifting our trucks.

The guy that installed the lift is the guy most manufacturers use in our area. He's also the main guy in our area that repairs and services lifts for most of the manufactures. He said he rarely sees any issues with any of the lifts unless they are the inexpensive lifts. He said BendPak's and Forward are both very good, and said Rotary and Challenger both very good but more expensive. He and his employee had the lift unpacked, mounted, and running in 3 hours. Best 400 bucks I've spent.

 

[tonycastec]

If you want Customer Service - try Mohawk. My lift was built in 1980 and they still help you out with tech enquiries .The lift is so sturdy and simple it will outlast me and my great grandchildren ! New they are out of my budget but used ones are decent.

 

[RicardoD]

If you want Customer Service - try Mohawk. My lift was built in 1980 and they still help you out with tech enquiries .The lift is so sturdy and simple it will outlast me and my great grandchildren ! New they are out of my budget but used ones are decent.

That's the kind of service I would be looking for. I have a MaxJax now and should have spend more money to get something better. Big regret. I hate the two stops are all I have on the MaxJax. Will upgrade in the future.

 

[rburke65]

I bought a used Mohawk 5 years ago, even before I had a shop. 24 years old, 9,000# lift. Mfg. in NY and they were helpful. Decreased, cleaned it up, paint, even a new set of decals were still available. Looks brand new and built to withstand nuclear attacks. Very happy.

 

[lucky3]

That's the kind of service I would be looking for. I have a MaxJax now and should have spend more money to get something better. Big regret. I hate the two stops are all I have on the MaxJax. Will upgrade in the future.

I dumped my max jax last April and bought a 2 post atlas. Should of did that in the first place instead of buying the max jax. Love the atlas so much more. Nice having more stops.

 

[minytrker]

I have a Dannmar 10k certified lift which is an older model benbak what Dannmar told me. My friend has the benpak and his is blue mine is black is about the only difference we can find. Dannmar customer service has been top notch, had a bad fitting when I did the install, they over nighted me parts and called to make sure everything went fine.

 

[Chevy350]

Ill vouch for the Mohawk also, have a 10k lbs 2 post for home use and it's a beast. I was set on a Challenger lift till I learned about the Mohawk. It was a bit more, but doing a bit of reading on it and I was sold.

 

[kenners]

Guess I've gotta jump on the band wagon. August 2011 I purchased a Mohawk 2 post 10K lift. It has been used very lightly and I've been very happy with the lift. It was purchased new but I did shop around and got a decent price from a dealer in the Seattle area.

 

[97r82]

I bought a used 9k rotary Asymmetric. Got it cheap because one of the cylinders was leaking. Bought kits for both cylinders from Rotary. Very well made lift. Was originally in a Ford dealership then a body man bought it but never used it because it leaked the day the lift guy put it up. I disassembled and took down it with help from a couple friends. Put it back together on a slab I poured outside my shop. A year long affair and not quite done yet. Still need to install a French drain and finish approach on one end of the 40' slab. Best investment I have made though. Getting too old to crawl around under a vehicle but too stubborn to take it to a shop.

 

[EarlyBroncoGuy]

Looks good. Which model is that? Are you happy that you went with an asymmetric? I'm a little concerned whether an asymmetric's rear arms will reach the frame of a 1st gen Ford Bronco frame that is about 29" wide. I do like that the Rotary is made in the US and that the columns aren't quite as bulky as the Bendpak (of course Bendpak uses that in marketing their larger posts as better)

I have a Bendpak XPR 10-A (asymmetric) installed in the wide configuration, and lift my '71 Bronco with no problems using the asymmetric arms. I park the Bronco with the center of gravity (middle of the transmission) between the posts, extend the long arms to the point where the leaf spring front hangers meet the frame rails, and the front arms under the frame rails just inside of the body mount under the front floorboards. It would be nice to spread them out further front and rear, but it works.

 

[rnscustom]

I have the challenger and very pleased . It's the asymmetric . One thing I notice people talking about the direction they set it up for in their garage . Not sure if all the lifts are the same but mine is non directional , I just switch the arms from one side to the other to switch direction . My arms also work symmetrically or asymmetrically . Maybe I'm not understanding correctly .

 

[Yesmar]

I got a bendpak xpr10s I get lowered cars on it all the time with no issue. It's not the min pad height, it's the shape of the arms. I didn't go with the low pro because my lift is in my shop and it sees a lot of different types of vehicles and the non low pro has a little more adjustability with the arms. I spent a lot of time researching before I purchased mine. For some reason I'm having problems with my Photobucket and not being able to post pictures or post some up.I went with symmetric because I need to be able to have cars on Forwards and backand I set it up in the wide configuration because I needed the drive-through clearance to get cars in and out further in the shop