I've been a bit distracted by recent events, but I'm still researching
lifts. I called the '800' number for Greg Smith lifts, and talked a guy
that (I think) was a distributor in Riverside, CA. I mentioned I would
prefer an American-made lift and he let slip--or was just being
forthright, I can't say for sure--that all lifts save Mohawk brand were
made in China (probably, they are made in China in one or a few
factories but are distributed under various brands; the Greg Smith site
cites a 'Texas company;' check it out for some 'dirt' on lifts). I'd
not heard of Mohawk but, of course, I immediately stated googlin'. The
Mohawk site has issues, but has some, er, 'interesting' information (see
here:
http://mohawkliftpics.com/product-pictures/2-post-lifts/a-7/
... and look, in particular, under 'Comparison Photo Galleries'
One option is for 4 wheel cradles that effectively turn the lift into a
4-post.  I really like this idea.
The Mohawk site doesn't list any prices, so it's one of those 'if you
have to ask' things. But, I'm OK buying a cheap made-in-China tool from
Harbor Freight that probably will leak air but I might use 6 times in my
lifetime, but getting under a lift with plastic wheels and cables, and
welds that break makes me nervous.
Just passing what I've learned along. This is a significant investment
for me, and I'm inclined to spend extra up front for peace of mind.
Bob
On 10/14/2018 12:16 PM, Kent McLean wrote:
> Bob Spidell wrote:
>> Space isn't an issue; my dad built a large 'barn'--that's what it's
>> shaped like, and what we call it--but it's really a large shop
>> URL:
>> <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/healeys/attachments/20181014/0d66a155/attachment-0001.jpe>
> Wow. Who did you have to kill for that? I mean, Wow, nice shop.
>
> A few years ago we bought a house with a 32x24 barn (with a few stalls for
> horses). A year later my wife peeked in and said, â??It looks like weâ??ve
> lived here for 20 years.â?? I really need to start tossing some of my
> "treasures" so my kids donâ??t have to.
>
> -
> Kent McLean
> â??56 100 BN2
>
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