The Ford Barn

Blindhuckster · 08-02-2023, 07:49 PM

I have had an Advantage 9000 Pound 4 Post Lift for 6 years and have had zero issues. I would recommend this company to anyone.

https://www.advantagelifts.com/produ...-on-the-market

TagMan · 08-02-2023, 10:09 PM

I've had a BackYard Buddy since 1993. I haven't had any problems whatsoever with it and at my age (77) would probably not be working on old cars anymore, without it. 4-years ago, I dismantled it by myself, had the movers deliver it to my new place, and after having my new shop built, reassembled it myself. I use it at least 3 or 4 times a week. Best tool purchase I ever made !

Krylon32 · 08-03-2023, 05:59 AM

I was a Vendor at the NSRA nationals for many years and back then there were several companies selling lifts, I had a real time chance to check them out and hands down BendPak had the best quality lift available. Also while visiting several hot rod shops in CA they were using BendPak both 2 and 4 post versions. I see the guys in my local tire and repair shop working under a pair of heavy duty BendPak 2 post lifts everyday. Was god enough for me and my small shop.

JM 35 Sedan · 08-03-2023, 07:37 AM

I have a Backyard Buddy 4 post lift. I ordered it with extra length and height features, drip pans, center slide plate for use of a separate jack, and it's on four wheels so I can move it around the shop if necessary. I also made sure it could lift an F250 with extended cab and 8' bed. A great lift that's made very well in America, with steel from North America.

sugarmaker · 08-03-2023, 08:04 AM

Folks,
I have wanted a lift as another tool in the shop since I started designing it. The plan was for a two post. Increased the ceiling height . Thicker floor. Power ready above in the ceiling.my friend Todd in Wisconsin got a 4 post and really likes it for his three muscle cars. I do like the idea of a drive on to reduce the risk of getting the vehicle in the wrong position on a two post.
But a two post became available from a local Firestone store.
The brand was what I was interested in too. a Rotary brand.
I think the bendpack mentioned above is a good brand too!
So I am setting I up myself.
Couple things as mentioned. Do some shopping .
Get the unit that will easily lift the vehicle you want. In my case the Ford F250 weights about 8500 ish. So I over kill everything and wanted a 12,000 lb lift.
I am not planning to go into a service shop, and have never had a lift. So we will see. The concept of not laying on the floor to do work under a car or truck sound interesting!
Good luck with your new tool in your shop! Sounds like good advice here on the drive on units. We need pictures!
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl

32phil · 08-03-2023, 09:21 AM

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We have two BYB lifts (one is my sons)
1 is 20 yrs. old the other is 15 yrs. old.
Since day one they both have leaked quite a bit of hydraulic fluid from the valve on the cylinder. It happens when we run them up to the highest point in order to set the locks.
Eventually they lose enough fluid that more must be added for it to work again.
We spoke to BYB years ago no help there.
Anyone out there with a similar experience?

glennpm · 08-04-2023, 07:46 AM

Bendpak 4-post here and love it.

Bob/Ohio · 08-04-2023, 08:10 AM

Checkout Wildfire lifts. I bought one last year. Good people to deal with, and great support. Mine is a 9000 lb 4 post, with casters. It is the longer and wider model, so I can drive my newer truck on without folding up the mirrors, and an extended cab fits on it too. My model a and my old jeep also fit, and they are narrower than most vehicles. My ceiling is 12' and I can park anything I have on it with 6' under it.

Bob

41 Ford PU · 09-06-2023, 05:48 PM

I finally pulled the trigger and bought a Wildfire 4 post lift.
With the help of a friend we had it assembled in about 3-4 days working 4-5 hours per day.
The lift is 9,000 lbs and the maximum height under the upper unit is 6'10".

So, after locating it where I wanted, all is well.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

petehoovie · 09-06-2023, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 41 Ford PU

I finally pulled the trigger and bought a Wildfire 4 post lift.
With the help of a friend we had it assembled in about 3-4 days working 4-5 hours per day.
The lift is 9,000 lbs and the maximum height under the upper unit is 6'10".

So, after locating it where I wanted, all is well.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

v8nut · 09-06-2023, 07:12 PM

My son and I just installed a Bendpac. It is a very high quality unit.

B-O-B · 09-07-2023, 10:47 PM

Years ago I bought a Rotary 4 post with a catwalk. The shop that I built has 12' eves & I installed 2' of Plexiglas panels for more light. I bought the lift & picked it up from the dealer with my flatbed car hauler. I used the cherry picker & floor jack to unload & put it together & mount it on the 5'slab.I ran the 220 V \& airline overhead using a drop at one of the post. I had it until I sold-out & gave the new owner a very nice present. Probably had it for 20 some years without a problem.

08-02-2023, 07:49 PM	#21
Blindhuckster Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 101	Re: 4 Post car lift I have had an Advantage 9000 Pound 4 Post Lift for 6 years and have had zero issues. I would recommend this company to anyone. https://www.advantagelifts.com/produ...-on-the-market

08-02-2023, 10:09 PM	#22
TagMan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Alvaton, Kentucky, USA Posts: 955	Re: 4 Post car lift I've had a BackYard Buddy since 1993. I haven't had any problems whatsoever with it and at my age (77) would probably not be working on old cars anymore, without it. 4-years ago, I dismantled it by myself, had the movers deliver it to my new place, and after having my new shop built, reassembled it myself. I use it at least 3 or 4 times a week. Best tool purchase I ever made !

08-03-2023, 05:59 AM	#23
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,489	Re: 4 Post car lift I was a Vendor at the NSRA nationals for many years and back then there were several companies selling lifts, I had a real time chance to check them out and hands down BendPak had the best quality lift available. Also while visiting several hot rod shops in CA they were using BendPak both 2 and 4 post versions. I see the guys in my local tire and repair shop working under a pair of heavy duty BendPak 2 post lifts everyday. Was god enough for me and my small shop.

08-03-2023, 07:37 AM	#24
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: 4 Post car lift I have a Backyard Buddy 4 post lift. I ordered it with extra length and height features, drip pans, center slide plate for use of a separate jack, and it's on four wheels so I can move it around the shop if necessary. I also made sure it could lift an F250 with extended cab and 8' bed. A great lift that's made very well in America, with steel from North America. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

08-03-2023, 08:04 AM	#25
sugarmaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Albion PA Posts: 1,677	Re: 4 Post car lift Folks, I have wanted a lift as another tool in the shop since I started designing it. The plan was for a two post. Increased the ceiling height . Thicker floor. Power ready above in the ceiling.my friend Todd in Wisconsin got a 4 post and really likes it for his three muscle cars. I do like the idea of a drive on to reduce the risk of getting the vehicle in the wrong position on a two post. But a two post became available from a local Firestone store. The brand was what I was interested in too. a Rotary brand. I think the bendpack mentioned above is a good brand too! So I am setting I up myself. Couple things as mentioned. Do some shopping . Get the unit that will easily lift the vehicle you want. In my case the Ford F250 weights about 8500 ish. So I over kill everything and wanted a 12,000 lb lift. I am not planning to go into a service shop, and have never had a lift. So we will see. The concept of not laying on the floor to do work under a car or truck sound interesting! Good luck with your new tool in your shop! Sounds like good advice here on the drive on units. We need pictures! Regards, Chris and Cheryl __________________ 1932 AAB Truck 1953 Ford Jubilee 2015 Ford F250 SuperCrew Lots of Allis tractors Some Cub Cadets

08-03-2023, 09:21 AM	#26
32phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montgomery, NY & Port St. Lucie Florida Posts: 936	Re: 4 Post car lift Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) We have two BYB lifts (one is my sons) 1 is 20 yrs. old the other is 15 yrs. old. Since day one they both have leaked quite a bit of hydraulic fluid from the valve on the cylinder. It happens when we run them up to the highest point in order to set the locks. Eventually they lose enough fluid that more must be added for it to work again. We spoke to BYB years ago no help there. Anyone out there with a similar experience? __________________ Early Ford Lock & Key Service http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46583

08-04-2023, 07:46 AM	#27
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: 4 Post car lift Bendpak 4-post here and love it.

08-04-2023, 08:10 AM	#28
Bob/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.E.Ohio Posts: 222	Re: 4 Post car lift Checkout Wildfire lifts. I bought one last year. Good people to deal with, and great support. Mine is a 9000 lb 4 post, with casters. It is the longer and wider model, so I can drive my newer truck on without folding up the mirrors, and an extended cab fits on it too. My model a and my old jeep also fit, and they are narrower than most vehicles. My ceiling is 12' and I can park anything I have on it with 6' under it. Bob

09-06-2023, 05:48 PM	#29
41 Ford PU Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 65	Re: 4 Post car lift I finally pulled the trigger and bought a Wildfire 4 post lift. With the help of a friend we had it assembled in about 3-4 days working 4-5 hours per day. The lift is 9,000 lbs and the maximum height under the upper unit is 6'10". So, after locating it where I wanted, all is well. Thanks for all the suggestions.

09-06-2023, 07:12 PM	#31
v8nut Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 202	Re: 4 Post car lift My son and I just installed a Bendpac. It is a very high quality unit.

09-07-2023, 10:47 PM	#32
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,987	Re: 4 Post car lift Years ago I bought a Rotary 4 post with a catwalk. The shop that I built has 12' eves & I installed 2' of Plexiglas panels for more light. I bought the lift & picked it up from the dealer with my flatbed car hauler. I used the cherry picker & floor jack to unload & put it together & mount it on the 5'slab.I ran the 220 V \& airline overhead using a drop at one of the post. I had it until I sold-out & gave the new owner a very nice present. Probably had it for 20 some years without a problem.