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black69
10-19-2009, 11:52 PM
got 2 extended height lifts delivered (chicago burbs)and setup saturday and can't say anything other than praise.
power coat finish was flawless, operation was easily (110V). They came out from the factory and delivered and set it up with zero issues or scratches or hassles.
Mr. Chevy
10-20-2009, 12:00 AM
Just helped a friend of mine pick up his and install it. He says the same thing!! Can't beat the product it's A1....

Rich
1969z280
10-20-2009, 01:06 AM
I've had mine for six years and I use it everyday. If you're going to work by yourself, I think it's the safest lift on the market. There's just too many stories about guys getting pinned under two post lifts. The hydraulic lift attachment works like a champ as well. Those guys in Ohio are alright in my book! Ed
LITTLE TOMMIE
10-20-2009, 03:21 AM
how much do they cost
Mr. Chevy
10-20-2009, 05:00 AM
My friend's was around $5,500.00 but he got the "bells and whistles" to go with it including the drip pans, rollers, etc... We drove out and picked it up direct from their facility in Warren, Ohio and trailered it back.. I can tell you that thing was very heavy, around 2,500 lbs. It is very well constructed with US Steel and has a very nice powdercoat finish..

Rich
drdave69
10-20-2009, 02:59 PM
I will eventually be in the market for a lift if we ever start on our new house and garage. I plan on having a 2 post lift. Anyone have experience with their 2 post lifts?
black69
10-21-2009, 09:31 AM
I am pretty sure they don't make a 2 post lift, but they do offer a built in jack option that allows you to raise the car like a 2 post jack in a sense to service the car's suspension better, etc.
It reuses the units existing pump. If you had one of these front and back (they slide between the ramps), it would be really stable and clear to work under the whole car.

a 2 post is more permanent, where as this lift does not need to be bolted down. some 4 posts do.

For me personally, a 4 post is safer if you leave the car elevated for a long time while you are working on it (and you have kids that make it into the garage). I never finish anything fast.