Thanks for the info Jim, I have been looking at different manufactures and styles. Mohawk as a nice lift, professional 2 post for the cost of some of these china models
Is yours a usa made unit? I will look at it since your please with yours Dave
Hi Dave,
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> I installed a lift in my shop in March. Its an Autolift 2 post 10 ton lift.
> Free shipping from
> California, etc. I bought a Bendpak MX-10AC from
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> There are some things you want to be aware of. The Bendpak makes an
> asymetrical 2 post unit that
> allows you to drive the car into the lift position, and actually be able to
> open the car door to exit/enter
> the car. Yep, that is a real consideration. 2 guys I know that have the
> more conventional lifts, end up
> pushing their car the last 2-3 feet. I installed the entire thing myself,
> and would highly recommend 1-2
> helpers. It was a little dangerous doing it by myself. You will want to rent
> a Milwaukee Hammer Drill
> to set the concrete anchor bolts.
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> I picked a 2 post model because a 4 post is very limiting in what you can
> actually get to. Forget about
> any wheel/brake/axle work. The 2 post is cooler, I can raise the car (911)
> up, loosen the engine mounts,
> put a wheeled dolly under the engine, raise the car and slide the
> engine/tranny out. I adjusted valves on
> another 911 and adjusted the upper and lower clearances, and kept on my feet
> the whole time.
> With the detented locking, there will be no problem to store a over a
> second car. Im very pleased with
> the Bendpak. I had a missing part, and they overnighted the part straight
> through. The 4 post units are
> great for changing oil.
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Jim
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> > Just want to know what brand you own and what you like and don't like > about
> > it.
> > Going to buy one so I want to get some pro's and con's
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> > If anyone knows of a better place for this posting please let me know. > >
> > Dave
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