moespeeds

Was thinking about getting a 10k 2 post lift from Greg Smith (OH9000). His warehouse is less than an hour from me and no sales tax in DE so the price is right. Before I pull the trigger what else is out there?

Canam

I'm moving next summer and would consider this one.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dm...9/media/images

good price and its portable.

moespeeds

That's fine for a home garage but I have 30' of roof height and plenty of space for a full size unit. I can justify the extra cost because I could also work on my own Escalade as well as some of our smaller commercial vehicles. I haven't been able to find anything that compares in features and price, especially since I can pick it up and no sales tax. Guys on a few other automotive forums seem to like them.

rmackintosh

Not an expert....but have done some research. It seems that Rotary brand is one of the best. My buddy has a Bend Pak and it works great!

CHJ In Virginia

I purchased the Eagle tp-9A two years ago and have been very satisfied with the unit. Twin post 9000 LB symmetric unit. I can do everything I need to on the Vette, Honda and Truck. Here is a thread I ran on my install.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-capacity.html
Eagle has a hurricane sale going on now.

bsalie99

Mohawk 10,000 lb lift , I got it ,it is a top end lift with low pad height for getting under vettes. but you will pay for it

kpctoy

I've got a Rotary, had it 3+ years now...it's been GREAT.

1991Z07

I got an Eagle asymmetrical 10k # lift about 9 years ago...

My take on lifts (in general) is if you have the room, get the extended height version of any lift you decide on. The "standard" lifts (if you are 6' tall or taller) makes you stand/work in uncomfortable positions. Another 6" would have made all the difference.

Also...if you can do it, go with an "in-ground" version. I couldn't do it here, because I'm sitting on top of solid limestone. I'd have gladly paid the extra $1500 to get the posts out of my way when not in use.

My garage:


My plan with the in-ground was to set it below grade and cover the arms with aluminum diamond plate when not in use...when I got the estimate for blasting out a hole in solid rock big enough to set the unit costing more than the actual lift...I just couldn't justify it.

bsalie99

be very careful with in ground lifts. many Ins companies will cancel you because of the risk of ground contamination, or require a VERY expensive poly containment vault under the garage

1991Z07

I've found one that now uses water for their hydraulic fluid...

No contamination issues.

http://www.challengerlifts.com/AV1020WV.shtml

The challenger lift has no electric at all running it. Just your air compressor (so in a roundabout way...it uses electricity)...pretty clever.

http://www.rotarylift.com/templatepr...o.aspx?id=1228

Uses a soy-based fluid and air, much like the Challenger lift.

P.S. MOST of the in-grounds already have a thick poly case around them to contain any leaks.

Radguy

I have one too. Expensive, but built like a 20,000 lb lift.

el es tu

my garage looks like a barn compared to that

nice!

1991Z07

Thanks...

I did EVERYTHING...took me about 6 months start to finish. It was a true labor of love...after working in bat caves most of my life, I decided the "shop" would be something to have fun in.

The really funny thing is, when we have the club over for events (the bar is through the door behind the column), the men walk in and say "Wow!" and the wives are right there saying "No...don't even THINK about it."

Sometimes, it would be fun to have a bug in some of those cars for the ride home...

BTW: A/C & heating is DEFINITELY the best decision we made in there. I can't tell you how nice it is to work on a car and NOT sweat your a$$ off...especially in Texas when it is summer and 100+ outside.

drivinhard

Rotary asymmetrical 10k lb.

installed it myself, which is a really good way to become familiar to how they work/how they are set-up.

no issues in 5 yrs

Skyking1992

Lots and lots of info at the garagejournal.com. Do some research and look for made is usa and ALI certified. I have a Forward brand and love it. I wouldn't cheap out on something that will be holding thousands of pounds above your head.

varkwso

Rotary. Accept no substitute. Mine is symmetrical

jvp

Rotary is the brand, but you'll pay a bit more for it. Bend Pak is less expensive and seemingly just as good. I have had a 2-post symmetrical Bend Pak in my garage since '06. Love it.

jas