Automotive lifts, what kind are you guys using ?
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Re: Automotive lifts, what kind are you guys using ? (RCautoworks)
Wheeltronics, came off the mac truck so it has some generic mac vinyl on it and had a huge price tag. I would go with something certified by the automotive lift institute. i know there was this place in Indiana with 1300$ two post asymmetrical lifts, they are generic i believe, but for the money not bad.
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Re: Automotive lifts, what kind are you guys using ? (Jon@ForcedFabllc.com)
We received a catalog in the mail for atlas lifts, which I believe are generic . I just don't want them failing while someone is under them
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mohawk lifts
I have used alot of lifts over the years and have found these to be the best and most reliable available.
I have used alot of lifts over the years and have found these to be the best and most reliable available.
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Re: Automotive lifts, what kind are you guys using ? (RCautoworks)
I work at a Honda dealership and we use Rotary Lift two post lifts at work. The capacity is 5 tons.
There are up/down controls on both posts, brackets for holding air hoses and pneumatic tools, optional use rubber pads, enough comfortable height for people up to 6 foot tall, asymmetrical length arms for longer wheelbase trucks. You don't have to manually set the locks and the arms will lock the swivel once the arms reach a certain height.
We can put any Honda on them, and I've seen one of the techs put his new Dodge Ram in between the posts and on the lift. I can put my Integra on there, but I have to jack it up first so it'll clear the OEM optional side skirts.
I like them. No complaints....well, one. The damn thing is really frikkin' slow.
There are up/down controls on both posts, brackets for holding air hoses and pneumatic tools, optional use rubber pads, enough comfortable height for people up to 6 foot tall, asymmetrical length arms for longer wheelbase trucks. You don't have to manually set the locks and the arms will lock the swivel once the arms reach a certain height.
We can put any Honda on them, and I've seen one of the techs put his new Dodge Ram in between the posts and on the lift. I can put my Integra on there, but I have to jack it up first so it'll clear the OEM optional side skirts.
I like them. No complaints....well, one. The damn thing is really frikkin' slow.
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Greg Smith is chinese junk.
Like I said in your other post. Rotary lifts are great and well known throughout the industry. If you want I can hook you up with a rotary rep. Mine was 4100 installed with a 5 year warranty. Took the guy 4 hours to install it and he was alone.
Like I said in your other post. Rotary lifts are great and well known throughout the industry. If you want I can hook you up with a rotary rep. Mine was 4100 installed with a 5 year warranty. Took the guy 4 hours to install it and he was alone.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tom91ita »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">for the budget minded:
greg smith equipment out of Indy</TD></TR></TABLE>
I swear thats the magazine a friend brought in. He said nothing but good things... which is not saying a lot cause I don't talk to a lot of people who deal with big equipment like that.
I know rotary is a very good company, I also believe bend-pak is as well.
greg smith equipment out of Indy</TD></TR></TABLE>
I swear thats the magazine a friend brought in. He said nothing but good things... which is not saying a lot cause I don't talk to a lot of people who deal with big equipment like that.
I know rotary is a very good company, I also believe bend-pak is as well.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RC000E »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I suggest this one to anyone on a budget..... </TD></TR></TABLE>
Great for lowered cars.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by y7turbo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my brother has 3 bend pak lifts in his shop. he got them used and i think each time he found them on craigslist for a great price. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I was looking on there, I'm hearing a lot of shops that go out of business sell for cheap.
Dumb question but never dealt with a lift, is air required ? I was told no by someone but not sure how much he knew about it.
I suggest this one to anyone on a budget..... </TD></TR></TABLE>
Great for lowered cars.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by y7turbo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my brother has 3 bend pak lifts in his shop. he got them used and i think each time he found them on craigslist for a great price. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I was looking on there, I'm hearing a lot of shops that go out of business sell for cheap.
Dumb question but never dealt with a lift, is air required ? I was told no by someone but not sure how much he knew about it.
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I'll try and find the name brand of mine, I'd suggest buying one used, like I did, got mine for $800CAD, picked it up on the way home went to home depot and got some 3/4" anchors, 2 hours after that I had a car up in the sky. Mine has a 7000lb capacity, its a 2 poster.
When I was a benz tech we bought a couple used lifts too for around 1k each. They aren't too hard to find man.
When I was a benz tech we bought a couple used lifts too for around 1k each. They aren't too hard to find man.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RCautoworks »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I'm hearing a lot of shops that go out of business sell for cheap. </TD></TR></TABLE>
they sure do.
good luck on the search.
I'm hearing a lot of shops that go out of business sell for cheap. </TD></TR></TABLE>
they sure do.
good luck on the search.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dave@passenger »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'll try and find the name brand of mine, I'd suggest buying one used, like I did, got mine for $800CAD, picked it up on the way home went to home depot and got some 3/4" anchors, 2 hours after that I had a car up in the sky. Mine has a 7000lb capacity, its a 2 poster.
When I was a benz tech we bought a couple used lifts too for around 1k each. They aren't too hard to find man.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol I don't trust myself.... I'm searching craigslist but not coming up with a whole bunch. Waiting for howitt to chime in and tell me how he has a lift that can lift up a tank and he scored it for 20 bucks.
When I was a benz tech we bought a couple used lifts too for around 1k each. They aren't too hard to find man.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol I don't trust myself.... I'm searching craigslist but not coming up with a whole bunch. Waiting for howitt to chime in and tell me how he has a lift that can lift up a tank and he scored it for 20 bucks.
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http://www.napaonline.com sells 10k rotary lifts to businesses for around 2500 installed with all of the adapters.
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Rotary also recently bought Direct Lift which is another Taiwan brand. I have two of their lifts, and have about the same money in both as you guys have in one Rotary.
If Rotary bought the company, it must be alright
If Rotary bought the company, it must be alright
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sims »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Rotary also recently bought Direct Lift which is another Taiwan brand. I have two of their lifts, and have about the same money in both as you guys have in one Rotary.
If Rotary bought the company, it must be alright
</TD></TR></TABLE>No, it means that Rotary just increased their profit margin since they just bought a factory in Taiwan that can make their stuff at 1/2 the price it's currently being made. Yeah for CEO profitablity!!!
If Rotary bought the company, it must be alright
</TD></TR></TABLE>No, it means that Rotary just increased their profit margin since they just bought a factory in Taiwan that can make their stuff at 1/2 the price it's currently being made. Yeah for CEO profitablity!!!
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Re: Automotive lifts, what kind are you guys using ? (RCautoworks)
We have 7 Rotary 2-post lifts and a Bend-Pak 4-post lift. Everything has been great with the Rotary's, the Bend-Pak we had to replace bearings on after 3 years.