[Vintage-race] Garage Lift Opinions and advice.

[James F Juhas]

Since you referred specifically to 2-post lifts, it seems as though you 
have narrowed your choice to that variety.  I chose a 4-post lift in 
deference to the safety and security concerns you mentioned, as well as 
less complicated installation; nothing needs to be fastened to the 
floor.  Undercarriage work is easier because everything is exposed, and 
suspension work is achievable by using auxiliary jacks to raise the 
frame once on the lift.  The only downside is the inability to quickly 
change wheels using it, but I have adapted by doing that with a floor 
jack.  The race car changes wheels more frequently than all others, but 
nevertheless, I find I still prefer the 4-post.  Mine is an Eagle that I 
have had for a number of years, and at the time, it cost in actual 
dollars about twice what these seem to be going for.  It is a 7,000# lift.

Marlene Rzepkowski wrote:
> I am writing this note to 3 vintage race lists to solicit some opinions (first
> hand knowledge preferred) about a quality, 2 post lift for my garage.  After
> doing some on-line research, the "Complete Hydraulics Model SL-10,000 OH"
> looks to be a very nice lift with the widest drive through clearance, flexible
> lifting arm configurations, and an attractive price.  But I don't want to be
> seduced by price, if I am putting my cars on it and my body under it with
> those cars on it, I want safety and reliability.  Here is a link to that lift.
> http://www.completehydraulic.com/sl10000oh.html  If anyone has any first hand
> experience with or knowledge of this lift, please contact me with your
> opinions at dick at mgcarclub.com
>
> The Bend PAK model XP-10C is a contender but you have less flexibility in
> lifting.  You buy it either configured as a symmetric (XP-10C) or an
> asymmetric (XP-10AC) arm configuration and pay about $500 to $600 more than
> the "Complete Hydraulics" brand unit above.  I've seen Bend PAK in plenty of
> service garages so I know it is used in commercial applications and the owners
> I've spoken with are all pleased with its reliability and durability.  If this
> is the best alternative what is the arm configuration that folks on the list
> have used and why do you like the symmetric versus asymmetric configuration.
>
> So send me your advice.  Thanks in advance to all.
>
> Dick Rz.
> dick at mgcarclub.com
> _______________________________________________
> james.f.juhas at snet.net
>
> Vintage-race mailing list
> Vintage-race at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/vintage-race