11-14-2020, 10:00 PM | #21 | |
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I see backyard buddy and advantage are under the same umbrella now, but it still appears only backyard buddy claims made in USA but says advantage is making them for them AFAIK Advantage like most other lifts; bendpak, wildfire, and MOST other lifts are in fact made overseas. To me the biggest thing down the road will be warranty and who will be around in 5-10 yrs for replacement parts. We know Bendpak isn't going anywhere but I do not like the fact that they are made overseas. I've been down this road several times and buying a lift is no easy choice...YMMV!
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11-14-2020, 10:38 PM | #22 |
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I've had a BackYard Buddy for 27-years and never had a problem. I've used it at least once every two weeks on average and moved it 800 miles to my new shop. If I wanted another 4-poster, BYB would be the one I'd buy.
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11-14-2020, 11:06 PM | #23 |
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I agree on Bend Pak lifts. For what its worth, Jay Leno has several of them.
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11-14-2020, 11:17 PM | #24 |
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Thanks for all the feedback everyone.
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11-15-2020, 12:04 AM | #25 |
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11-15-2020, 09:05 AM | #26 |
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11-15-2020, 09:34 AM | #27 |
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My thought is there will always be pros and cons with any tool. 4 post good for oil and
grease jobs and storage underneath. We went with a 15000 # bend pac two post. the pros brake jobs transmissions removing engines by bye with chain falls. Then many pickup trucks you have to remove the body for a new fuel tank or replace the fuel pump. Then how many cabs have we changed two many, thanks to this twin post that acts like a crane. And yes with a car on it with it up you still can store something under neath. |
11-15-2020, 11:04 AM | #28 |
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I purchased a Bendpak 4 post lift a couple years ago and I love it. I got one rolling bridge jack with it for removing tires, brake work, etc. FREE shipping was offered at the time. I had it shipped direct to a local installer who did some preassembly, then brought it to my shop and set up. I had the air and 220v ready for them.
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11-15-2020, 11:20 AM | #29 | |
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I bought two of them used and one new. I installed all 3 of the lifts by myself with the help of an engine hoist. Look at the details of the bendpak vs competition. Bendpak has bigger cable pulleys and built in grease fittings. BP requires an air compressor due to pneumatic safety latches. Bendpak vs Direct Lift, if you care about quality... https://www.bendpak.com/a-study-in-l...ft-vs-bendpak/
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11-15-2020, 08:59 PM | #30 |
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I have a BP - I chose this company after looking at the design, thickness of the steel, etc.. I have seen quite a few knock-offs (like Atlas), that even "look" the same (painted the same colors), until you start really going over the thickness of the steel, construction, etc..
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11-16-2020, 11:04 AM | #32 |
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Thanks to everyone that responded. I just ordered the bendpak HD-7W.
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11-16-2020, 11:09 AM | #33 |
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Get a rolling bridge jack or two if you can afford it.
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11-16-2020, 11:43 AM | #34 |
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1stford: You won't be dissapointed
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11-16-2020, 12:07 PM | #35 |
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X2 on a rolling bridge jack or two when able.
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12-04-2020, 12:08 PM | #36 |
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I have Back Yard Buddy 4 poster that I bought from my neighbor about 4 years ago, its a great lift made in Ohio and the posts are steel tubing with all 4 sides solid steel, I believe a lot of the Chinese steel posts are folded steel with 1 side open. I feel confident in my lift and it sits on a Race Deck floor with no problems. I bought 4 of the optional wheels that attached to the bottom and of each post and allows easy moving of the entire lift. In fact I bought these and moved the lift a couple of blocks to my garage without taking the lift apart.
As JM 35 sedan posted the lifts are a little pricey but the confidence level and safety factor is worth the extra cost, Mine came with 4 PO fabricated drip pans |
12-04-2020, 07:42 PM | #37 |
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We are still lucky here in Australia ,we can still get Aus made hoists, we fitted a Molnar one to my sons shed ,4 posters NOT cheap but will be there for the duration.
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12-06-2020, 06:34 PM | #38 |
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2 post is best for actually working on cars. Most of what you work on is brakes/suspension, etc... which requires wheels to be removed. With a 4 post, the wheels are on the ground. Even if you do lift the wheel up with a jack, the lift is still physically in the way.
For working on a car, 2 post for the win. For storing a car, most people choose the 4 post.
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Echo that Jerry.
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