Shop Truck Lifts

[BIGNASTY]

I have made a choice to get a shop lift. I think that for me the 2 post would be better, I don't want to be fighting to get a tire off and then work on the thing with a post in the way, such as a 4 post lift would seem to be. I have personally seen these two and would like to know if any others mite be worth looking into. Im looking at a 10K that's more than I really want to have in the air and that!! would be an extra safety factor as it is.

http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/



http://www.dannmar.com/index.asp

BIG

 

[Blu-meanie]

10k? My truck is close to that. I would want a little more capacity than that, but I over do things a tad.

 

[BIGNASTY]

Blu will check it out but my Dodge is about 8K ???

 

[Wertles]

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/ATPK-PV12P

This is what I have in my shop. I would buy it again in a heartbeat. It may not be the same quality as a rotary or bendpak but the steel is strong and the price is right. I have used mine almost every day for a year now and zero issues. It lifts my 2013 crew cab dually with full tanks the same as it lifts my 2 seater sports car.

 

[BIGNASTY]

Wertles

What kind of footing requirements are needed ?

BIG

 

[Wertles]

Wertles

What kind of footing requirements are needed ?

BIG

6" of 3000 psi concrete if I remember correctly. If you cruise the website for a few hours (I did. Got way more info then I knew existed) they will give you the requirements. I had 6" 4000 psi fiber reinforced floor which was more than enough.

 

[Tinman]

I have an Atlas 10K from Greg Smith. Couldn't be happier. One of the best things I ever bought. That lift requires 4" of 3000 psi concrete.

 

[BIGNASTY]

6" of 3000 psi concrete if I remember correctly. If you cruise the website for a few hours (I did. Got way more info then I knew existed) they will give you the requirements. I had 6" 4000 psi fiber reinforced floor which was more than enough.

I have an Atlas 10K from Greg Smith. Couldn't be happier. One of the best things I ever bought. That lift requires 4" of 3000 psi concrete.

Cool, in the spot it would be installed is 6" thick 7000psi Steel reinforced slab. Did you use threaded mounts poured in the concrete or was the lift put in after the slab?

 

[Wertles]

Cool, in the spot it would be installed is 6" thick 7000psi Steel reinforced slab. Did you use threaded mounts poured in the concrete or was the lift put in after the slab?

Always after the slab. You will never get it correct before. Drill all the way through the concrete and set the supplied bolts the recommended depth and tighten.

 

[BIGNASTY]

Always after the slab. You will never get it correct before. Drill all the way through the concrete and set the supplied bolts the recommended depth and tighten.

Good Deal more than likely the bolts are GIANT Red head types. Not to argue but my Butler Building the bolts were poured in slab and they came out PERFECT (to my surprise) Thanks for the info Mr, Wertles

BIG

 

[Jim W]

Big,
I waited to find out what my son uses in their shop to answer you. They have two lifts both of different manufactures; the one that he likes the best is a BENDPAK which is two post lift with internal stops that will catch the truck if the lift was to fail. There is a also a stop bar to prevent over lifting of the truck beyond the safe zone that the manufacture has established. The truck is supported by four adjustable arms and adjustable post that support the frame. This lift is the one they used to lift 1 ton dual wheel trucks when they need to work on them.

Jim W.

 

[BIGNASTY]

Jim

I have seen a Bendpack and like them a lot. The tire shop that I use has several of them he said that he's never had any problems with them, im sure that he uses them WAY MORE than I ever will. Thanks for the comeback

BIG

 

[Tinman]

Atlas recommends to drill the anchor holes all the way thru the slab. That way if there is a problem with the anchor bolts you can drive them all the way thru into the dirt and start over. I didn't, wish I had.

 

[moparguy]

Big, lots of good advice posted above. I went down the same road you're on and wound up buying a used 9k Rotary lift from the state for $1,380.00. I personally have a bit of an issue buying a Chinese lift. My experience is that used quality USA equipment is better than new cheaper Chinese. That said, Many have great luck with import lifts, I just chose to go a different path. Good LUCK!

 

[WCPoe]

Here's an old thread with some info----> https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/199729-Lift-for-the-shop?p=1925000#post1925000

I ended up with a Mohawk System 1A -----> http://www.mohawklifts.com/wp/consumer/automotive-lifts/2-post-lifts/system1/

Big please go to the Mohawk sight and read all their information. It's an informational storehouse.

Good luck.

 

[Crazy Horse]

Mohawk The Best there is:

 

[TFucili]

Great looking, well organized shop. My hat is off to you. I have been wanting to build one since we got to AZ, but there is always something else. Now, city hall wants a pool, so...

 

[BIGNASTY]

Went with the Bendpak, thanks for your help. its in the shop at home ready to install as soon as we get back or anyone that wants to install it can find cold beer in the shop fridge

Thanks
BIG

 

[Blu-meanie]

I'll sit and point while drinking the beer. I'm really good at that.

 

[BIGNASTY]

I'll sit and point while drinking the beer. I'm really good at that.

Come on Blu you'll have to push some of the others out of the way, one thing that we have NO SHORTAGE OF is supervisors!!