Will a 7k 4 post lift be enough??

[custom8726]

My father has a 4 post 7k capacity lift for sale and its priced right (for me) Anyways its only a year old and he only used it so he could get another car in his garage. I planned on driving down to WV for thanksgiving and I figured I would bring the trailer with me if a 7k lift will be enough for my CC truck????? Anyone else have one or know for sure if it will or will not work safely??

 

[hondarider552]

your truck is right at 7k as it sits, but i would be kinda leary about it. I like to have minimum of 2k difference from truck weight to max lift weight. JMO.

 

[custom8726]

My truck weighs 6800lbs and I am leary about a 7k lift

 

[McRat]

Guys, if it's a Chinese lift (most are), I wouldn't feel safe. I had a Chinese 2-post that was 11,000lb, and it was a bit flimsy with 6500lb on it IMO. Now some of the American lifts are actually very robust even at 7000lb.

I have a 4 post Chinese one now that claims to be 9000lb. Casper actually bends the ramps.

 

[California Duramax]

I use a 9K lift and it sounds like it struggles lifting the truck C/C L/B 2002
Mike:joker:

 

[duratothemax]

7k lift with a crew cab dmax...definitely not. I wouldnt do it.

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Direct-Lift-Pro-9F-p/tppro-9fp.htm

Here is the lift I have...all lifts are made overseas, BUT mine is made in a USA-owned and operated factory (Dover, they make elevators, own Rotary, etc...there is a BIG difference between a lift from a chinese run factory and a US-owned/operated/quality control inspected factory). Its a 9,000lb lift, and it looks way more substantial than any of the 11,000lb generic chinese lifts ive seen. I can rock my truck back and forth/up and down when its on the lift, and the lift columns/arms are rock solid...

You get what you pay for. How much is your life worth to you?

ben

 

[othrgrl]

As has been said if it is Chinese I wouldn't trust it with my life. I paid over double the cost of a Chinese lift to get a Forward and am very glad I did. I went with the 10,000 lb DP10S with a 2 ft height extension and high lift cylinders. Rotary and Forward are the two best lifts IMO and are ALI (American Lift Institute) and ETL certified to ANSI specs. They are very underrated from what they are tested to. They also have much better parts and service warranties, and a rep will come out and fix it. If it was a 7,000 lb lift from one of those 2 companies and your truck was absolutely the heaviest thing you would ever lift then maybe - but if either of those is not true then I wouldn't consider it.

 

[JD Dave]

7k lift with a crew cab dmax...definitely not. I wouldnt do it.

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Direct-Lift-Pro-9F-p/tppro-9fp.htm

Here is the lift I have...all lifts are made overseas, BUT mine is made in a USA-owned and operated factory (Dover, they make elevators, own Rotary, etc...there is a BIG difference between a lift from a chinese run factory and a US-owned/operated/quality control inspected factory). Its a 9,000lb lift, and it looks way more substantial than any of the 11,000lb generic chinese lifts ive seen. I can rock my truck back and forth/up and down when its on the lift, and the lift columns/arms are rock solid...

You get what you pay for. How much is your life worth to you?

ben

So this lift works well, I was trying to decide between it and a Bendpak. Looks like its a good deal for the money.

 

[TrentNell]

I use a Whip Industries Lift , 10K version and I love it , have lifted alot of Dmaxes with it and it never skips a beat !

 

[duratothemax]

So this lift works well, I was trying to decide between it and a Bendpak. Looks like its a good deal for the money.

its awesome...and like I said SOLID.

the columns dont move ONE BIT out of plumb/level even with a crew cab dually dmax lifted up to the top.

5 year warranty, built by an american owned/quality-controlled factory, american designed etc, its 9,000lb, and is way more solid than 12,000lb chinese lifts Ive seen, I know I said before tho.

The guys at greg smith are awesome too, they stock all the parts, have tech support guys that know their shit, and delivered it in like 2 days.

install was pretty easy, my dad and I did it on a sunday afternoon, used the front end loader on our tractor to help stand the columns up.

ben

 

[SIKDMAX]

I love my 12k 2 Post Bendpak... no issues at ALL!

Had my truck up on my 10k 2 post Bendpak too before I sold it, no issues there either.

I wouldnt go below at 10k limit.

 

[JD Dave]

its awesome...and like I said SOLID.

the columns dont move ONE BIT out of plumb/level even with a crew cab dually dmax lifted up to the top.

5 year warranty, built by an american owned/quality-controlled factory, american designed etc, its 9,000lb, and is way more solid than 12,000lb chinese lifts Ive seen, I know I said before tho.

The guys at greg smith are awesome too, they stock all the parts, have tech support guys that know their shit, and delivered it in like 2 days.

install was pretty easy, my dad and I did it on a sunday afternoon, used the front end loader on our tractor to help stand the columns up.

ben

The distributor is 15 min ffrom my house but it looks like I will have to drive 2 hours into Ny to save almost $900. Kind of erks me why everything has to be so much more expensive here. Thanks you pretty much sold me on it. Just debating if I should get the 14k one though.

 

[duratothemax]

I dont really have any good pics of mine installed...but heres some

 

[duratothemax]

The distributor is 15 min ffrom my house but it looks like I will have to drive 2 hours into Ny to save almost $900. Kind of erks me why everything has to be so much more expensive here. Thanks you pretty much sold me on it. Just debating if I should get the 14k one though.

how tall is your ceiling? Mine was just barely too short for an overhead lift, so I had to get the base plate lift. Its not a big deal tho, it doesnt bother me at all, no issues with tranny jacks or anything.

Whats the biggest vehicle you are going to lift? The heaviest Ive put on mine is a full weight cc/lb dually dmax and like I said, putting a level on the columns, they didnt budge at all.

 

[Red Dmax]

I wish i had a lift.

 

[SIKDMAX]

Heres my 12k when it was being installed

 

[JD Dave]

how tall is your ceiling? Mine was just barely too short for an overhead lift, so I had to get the base plate lift. Its not a big deal tho, it doesnt bother me at all, no issues with tranny jacks or anything.

Whats the biggest vehicle you are going to lift? The heaviest Ive put on mine is a full weight cc/lb dually dmax and like I said, putting a level on the columns, they didnt budge at all.

I think I should have specified I'm going with a 4 post lift. We service alot of vehicles, mostly trucks and I think a 4 post would be better for me. I know a 2 post is better for doing alot of engine and front end work but I think a 4 post suits me better. The biggest Vehicle will be a dually cab and chassis with a salter on it. Damn you now I'm thinking of a 2 post lift after seeing your pics.

 

[x MadMAX DIESEL]

I wouldn't use it. I use 6 ton jack stands... When it comes to crawling under something that heavy, I will use nothing less than overkill. Too much risk if you ask me

 

[duratothemax]

I think I should have specified I'm going with a 4 post lift. We service alot of vehicles, mostly trucks and I think a 4 post would be better for me. I know a 2 post is better for doing alot of engine and front end work but I think a 4 post suits me better. The biggest Vehicle will be a dually cab and chassis with a salter on it. Damn you now I'm thinking of a 2 post lift after seeing your pics.

I would definitely go 2 post in a second!! 4 post lifts take up more floor space, and are a big PITA to do suspension/brake/wheel work with etc...

2-post lifts are also nice if you want to "kneel" the truck down on the ground for easier access to the engine bay etc..

Just my opinion though.

ben

 

[duratothemax]

Heres my 12k when it was being installed

I hope it wasnt installed *right* there...BAD bad idea installing the lift over expansion seams in the concrete.