SJW

This lift has me intrigued.

http://www.bendpak.com/product_info.isg?products_id=757

Because of limited space in my one-car garage, a 4-post lift will get seriously in the way all the time, and also is hardly ideal for brake/wheel/suspension work, etc. This lift would seem to address these issues rather nicely. But, is it sturdy and solid, or does it seem to rack or wobble with a car on it?

Any/all feedback welcome.

TIA

Daffy

The part where it says"open center" got my attention...What does the thing run???

shotchkiss

Looks nice, but it weighs 2377 lbs ?

corvetteronw

Call me crazy (and cheap!) but I've seen these at Harbor Freight and they got me to thinking. Buy 4 of these and weld a steel bar between each pair at the bottom with a pin at one end of the bar so you can take them apart. Put one pair behind the front wheels and one pair in front of the rear wheels. The bar that runs between the front and rear pairs could have pads welded on to contact the C4's frame at the proper spot. Remove the crank handles and use your air impact wrench to raise each corner a few inches at a time. Looks like it would get the car about 1 1/2' off the ground relatively easy and you could leave it dismantled and out of the way when done.
Each one is rated for $3,500# and only costs $19.95 each.
Comments?

Aquaman92

Those jacks look similar to the ones they use to lift slide on truck campers .

Dale1990

Although I don't have one of these units, my dad has a Bend-Pak 12k pound 4-post lift and it is VERY sturdy and well made. Heavy fricking thing tho - had to have the carpenter crew working on the house help us move the ramps around.

Sounds like a good idea - the only probs would be needing a 240V line and the weight.

SJW

Yikes! Hadn't noticed that figure in the specs. I'd have to recruit half of the club members to help me with this one.

SJW

With a base that's as small as those appear to be, I don't think I'd use them to lift a Vette. And I sure as hell wouldn't get under it unless I'd dropped it back down on jack stands first!

SJW

I don't think I quite understand your question. If you're asking about the power source, it's 220v AC at 60 Hz. I didn't see a current draw spec...

shotchkiss

I think he was asking how many $$$$

Sandrider

Daffy

I can buy the bend-pack(fairly top of the line stuff,by the way) two post lift for 1950 but it takes up a lot of space in the shop..Haven't seen any pricing on this unit though.

myvettesblue

a website with no prices why wont these places list a price for these things they would probably get more sales

Dale1990

It looks like the lift runs about $3000-$3500. Google Search

EDIT: The reason there is no price listed is that Bend-Pak does not sell directly to consumers - only to distributors.

Daffy

I found a guy in Greensboro(local pick-up for us) that sells these for 1500.00(6000 pound version) and he will do better on more than one unit... I'll be making the trip in a week or so because I have another guy wanting a two post(1950.00)..They are all bend-pak products.I was going to go two post but I like this deal better because of space concerns(and it's portable)... No good for transmission or exhaust work though.

myvettesblue

do they have a website? i dont have the extra cash right now but it is something i'll being looking into later on down the road. thanks for the headsup andy well appreciated

CF6873

I have the Bend Pak Model MD 6XP and I like it alot. It is not the best for all situations but it doesn't take up much room and is portable. I use it all time for tire changing and brake and shock work. It is very stable and I will go under the car with the safety latch set. I got it from American Equipment for about $1500 plus shipping.

Daffy

http://stores.ebay.com/id=53770444&ssPageName=L2

56chevy

try the kwiklift, guys.

Had mine for years, love it.

www.kwiklift.com