New shop needs lift
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Thats why you get an asymentrical oneOur rotary is adjustable as far as the width it concerned.....just need to get different length cable IIRC
Please pardon my ignorance, but what is the difference between a symmetrical lift and an asymmetrical lift?
Like what my father in law wants
I think it's a bend pac at our service center. It makes me nervous because when you have to get rough with something the post visibly twist and creak Is what Pat mentioned (creep) when the vehicle works off the pads ??
They have some really good prices, I'm gonna have to talk some sense into the ole' man and go this route. Extra tall and wide is what I'm pushing for :happy2:
I think so,Like what my father in law wants
Is what Pat mentioned (creep) when the vehicle works off the pads ??
Without putting words in Pat's mouth, I think he was talking about the frame having a wax coating for corrosion protection, and the pads from the lift "creeping" because the wax was sliding off the frame. The lift or arms do not acutally move, the truck moves because the wax acts like a lubricant between the lift pads and the frame of the truck.
The frames tweek while lifting our trucks. You can see it. Along with the movement of the posts, it can cause a lot of shifting. very important to order U shaped pads for our trucks.
To answer above question; my concrete was 4" thick and lift requires 6" minimum. I had 4'X4' section cut out and went 24" deep with rebar caged sunk in.
To answer above question; my concrete was 4" thick and lift requires 6" minimum. I had 4'X4' section cut out and went 24" deep with rebar caged sunk in.
I seen the u-pads for ford trucks on the site Ben posted but none for GM ?? I think I made the concrete in our shop 7-8" deep where the lift will go.
yes they will work fine for GM trucks. Or any vehicle with a ladder frame......
the reason they say "for ford trucks" is because ford trucks NEED special adapters in order to be safe due to the placement of the fuel tank so close to the edge of the frame.
Ill probably buy those at some point. Ive heaved on my truck and it doesnt slide on the rubber pads, but even still theres always the off chance it COULD slide. The lift pads that came with mine are "curved" up slightly at the corners, so its much better than a perfectly flat lifting pad, but obviously not as good as the specific adapters for truck-type frames.
ben
I just went out and compared my lift (direct pro9f) to the lifts here in terms of construction, material thickness, design elements, etc... Mind you, the direct pro 9F is rated at 9,000lbs. It is way more substantial than the rotary 10k lift studied, and just about as substantial as the bend-pak 10k lift studied.
http://www.astudyinliftdesign.com/two-post-lift-comparison.html
Ill post the comparison pics in a little bit.
ben
http://www.astudyinliftdesign.com/two-post-lift-comparison.html
Ill post the comparison pics in a little bit.
ben
I have looked at the Greg Smith equipment and it looks pretty nice.
duratothemax said:
I think the Bend-Pak equipment looks pretty nice also.
I would still like to know the difference between the symmetrical and asymmetrical lifts. Is the only difference the ability to open the doors of the vehicle when it is between the posts?
I really appreciate everyone's input on this.
We have a 10K 2 post Bend-Pak in our garage. There are two widths, we got the wider of the two, symmetrical. With a EC truck you can center the mass on the lift arms and still open the doors all the way while on the lift. We have the clear floor with an overhead bar, which is nice for rolling carts, jacks, oil cans etc. under the vehicle when it's lifted. I am 6'3" and I can stand under the truck without troubles when it is on the top set of locks.
The 10K unit will pick a 4 door truck like it's nothing...what's that like 7K? We have 6 inch floors and that is adequate. We also have radiant floor heat....which is the only way to go! Kinda of a pain to install but worth it in the end.
The new Bend Paks have locking cams that control the swing of the arms once they are off the floor. From what I learned when researching that is an important safety feature. :thumb:
Bend paks are well built, in China unfortunately, but well built none the less.
Edit: Asymmetrical just means they spin the posts 45 degrees and that is supposed to allow you to open the doors. My dealer told us that with the wider option it made no difference.
The 10K unit will pick a 4 door truck like it's nothing...what's that like 7K? We have 6 inch floors and that is adequate. We also have radiant floor heat....which is the only way to go! Kinda of a pain to install but worth it in the end.
The new Bend Paks have locking cams that control the swing of the arms once they are off the floor. From what I learned when researching that is an important safety feature. :thumb:
Bend paks are well built, in China unfortunately, but well built none the less.
Edit: Asymmetrical just means they spin the posts 45 degrees and that is supposed to allow you to open the doors. My dealer told us that with the wider option it made no difference.
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Thank you for the clarification.
Now I need to find a Bend-Pak dealer near me...probably in Seattle
x2. Definitely go with a symmetrical lift...better for lifting heavy loads/trucks, and unless you are a really big guy, getting in and out of the truck is not hard. I said that before though.
I have something to ask and hope the OP doesn't mind....
Ok, so the 2-post lifts can't load suspension but that is desirable from time to time. Is there a kit or setup that DOES allow the 2-post lift to lift via the tires to load the susp? Like maybe a long platform the truck drives onto then the lift picks up the truck that way? Or is it just not going to happen?
Just wondering.
C-ya
Ok, so the 2-post lifts can't load suspension but that is desirable from time to time. Is there a kit or setup that DOES allow the 2-post lift to lift via the tires to load the susp? Like maybe a long platform the truck drives onto then the lift picks up the truck that way? Or is it just not going to happen?
Just wondering.
C-ya
Sucks your so far away! I just picked up a NEW Challenger 12K lb. lift, and a NEW Bend Pac 10K lb. lift last week. They are still shrink wraped and straped together. Both units had the Hydraulic power unit stolen (seperate pallet), but I found new units for $250. Im going to sell the bend Pac 10k for $2050 with the new pump, or $1800 without.
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Yeah, being up here is a real problem for shipping. I'm just guessing, but by the time I shipped your unit, it would come real close to costing the same as buying one dropped shipped to Seattle with free shipping. From Seattle on, it is all on me.
Pi$$es me off. Free Shipping....Folks in the continental US forget that we are a state too....We just get screwed on shipping.
Edit: maybe not, I just noticed that you are in Cali.
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Ive had a 10k and 12k Bendpak 2 post and currently have the 12k installed and use it daily - love it!