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Poll on these 2 Lifts...

Which Lift??

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The 2 post asymmetrical is the standard in most auto service shops that I've been in. Between the two that you've listed, the 2 post will be the most versatile.
 
I want a garage so I can have a lift...LOL 2 post for sure for access....
 
After using so many different lifts over the years I truly believe you will be much happier with the 2 post!! It will give you more access to everything from the wheels up. JMHO
 
any one ever see the one that masnart has
 
I own a mid-rise Rotary (about 48" lift similar to the Bend-Pak you show) for at home use. I also have a Bend-Pak two post (full size 10K lbs.) at my business. For home use, the Rotary is light years better than the jack stands I used before, but still limits my access. Even with limited lift height, the two post MaxJax will serve you better in many ways.
 
Here's the one I use. Challenger makes a good lift.
 

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snakeoil24 said:
Make sure your concrete slab is 6 inches thick minimum for a two post lift.
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Or cut out the old in the areas needed & pour new footings for them, minimum 2'x 2'w x 12" deep if it's not, add rebar to re-enforce to the original slab, tied to the new footings, then you could also install stronger J bolts, for anchors in the concrete too.... that's what we did at the dealerships for many years
 
Thank you all very much for your opinions and comments. it looks like the two poster wins!! lol

i might just bite the bullet and buy the maxjax. i really dont want to have to dig up the concrete to put this bastard in though. i think im going to contact dannmar and see what they say. my garage was built in '72, so i would think the concrete is plenty thick, but who knows...
 
MarPar said:
Thank you all very much for your opinions and comments. it looks like the two poster wins!! lol

i might just bite the bullet and buy the maxjax. i really dont want to have to dig up the concrete to put this bastard in though. i think im going to contact dannmar and see what they say. my garage was built in '72, so i would think the concrete is plenty thick, but who knows...

-Mar

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Good luck Mar. Hey I noticed your new sig. I know the pic if from the Searchers which is an excellent movie but what's does the words say?
 
tallhair said:
Good luck Mar. Hey I noticed your new sig. I know the pic if from the Searchers which is an excellent movie but what's does the words say?
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thanks Tall..the words say "courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway"
 
Cool Mar. I new it was something awesome .. just to small for me to read brother
 
A little update...i called Dannmar and they referred me to Garage Equipment Supply http://www.gesusa.com/

Talked to Robert (Nice guy, seemed a bit new, but when he didnt know the answer, he asked somebody. i liked that.) He said they are the biggest importer of Dannmar equipment in the US.

Anyways, you need 4" of concrete to mount the wedge anchors they provide.

Further updates to follow...
 
2 post for sure. I bought a Procar 2 post, 9,000 lb. lift about 3 years ago & have no complaints so far. Its a cheapey also. Paid $1,495.00. I thought I would only be able to afford a used lift but the used ones I found were just as much as the Procar was new, plus most of the used I found were partly worn out or needing work. The only complaint I have about my lift is everytime I raise a vehicle I find that I left something I will need still in the vehicle & must let it back down to retrieve it. I did however save some money because I found out the lift would be shipped from Chattanooga(appox 90 miles away)so I went & brought it back myself in my pickup truck.
 
I see you've made your decision...and I think you made the right one. Just consider that concrete continues to harden until it is 60 years old and then starts to get weaker. I wouldn't worry about the concrete. I have posted before as I have a 4 post Pro-Park 8s and love it. But four post lifts have some drawbacks too. Great for storing a vehicle, but not so great when it comes time to do a lot of other maintenance things. For how you are going to use the lift, you made the right choice.

My lift in my garage.

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