[Z06] BendPak HD-9 Four Post Lift Installed - Pics
#21
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Looks like a nice install. Had the same lift installed several weeks ago. And yes no need to bolt down. My installer said he installed these on dirt, self levelling to a point. Noticed that your ramps hang kind of low, so it looks like you remove them which is probably a pain. Mine have aluminum spacers under them and only hang down 3". Also added a high lift kit to the garage tracks and a Jackshaft opener. This brings the door almost to the ceiling. Just some thoughts.
Ken
Ken
I have the locking plates for the ramps, but for the winter storage configuration, I just took the ramps off completely. In the summer, I'll probably leave them on, that way I can get the Camaro off faster.
I considered the jackshaft opener, but determined that it wouldn't help much with my 120" ceiling height. I can raise the Camaro another 4 inches or so before the hood hits. The antenna would actually hit the ceiling first and the roof shortly after that. With the Corvette up and backed in, I can raise the car to the top of the lift capacity without hitting the hood on the garage door (opened).
If I get some other cars and/or need to change how I stack them, I may re-consider a hi-lift opener solution.
Last edited by HIRISC; 11-09-2008 at 09:46 PM.
#22
Race Director
have to do anything special to modify the garage door? if this will fit in a 10 foot ceiling it would make my house shopping easier!
do you have a 2 stall garage?
do you have a 2 stall garage?
Last edited by dvandentop; 11-09-2008 at 10:24 PM.
#23
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
120" ceiling for me - A Vette and a sedan should fit, but measure 2x, buy 1x
My garage is a 4+ capacity.. Two side has the four post lift and my 3rd stall is double-car deep (38'). My scissor lift goes on that side.
Normally, my wife parks her car toward the door and our snowmobile trailer takes up the back spot.
#25
Hey Chris
I still got my scissor lift you helped me with, thanks again. I just finished building a new 30x30 garage for my Z and put a shallow pit in it to accomodate the lift so I don't need the ramps anymore. Works like a charm. One of these day's I'll have to look at a new one like yours as I have the room plus 10 foot ceilings now.
Take care and it looks great!
PIC
I still got my scissor lift you helped me with, thanks again. I just finished building a new 30x30 garage for my Z and put a shallow pit in it to accomodate the lift so I don't need the ramps anymore. Works like a charm. One of these day's I'll have to look at a new one like yours as I have the room plus 10 foot ceilings now.
Take care and it looks great!
PIC
#26
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Hey Chris
I still got my scissor lift you helped me with, thanks again. I just finished building a new 30x30 garage for my Z and put a shallow pit in it to accomodate the lift so I don't need the ramps anymore. Works like a charm. One of these day's I'll have to look at a new one like yours as I have the room plus 10 foot ceilings now.
Take care and it looks great!
PIC
I still got my scissor lift you helped me with, thanks again. I just finished building a new 30x30 garage for my Z and put a shallow pit in it to accomodate the lift so I don't need the ramps anymore. Works like a charm. One of these day's I'll have to look at a new one like yours as I have the room plus 10 foot ceilings now.
Take care and it looks great!
PIC
Do you have any pics of the pit? It's an elegant solution vs the 'wood ramps' approach
#27
Don't have any pic's as of yet. The guy's are out there right now hooking up the in floor heating. I just have the lift sitting in the pit and yes it looks like it's gonna be awesome.
That unit you got is the ultimate. Maybe I can talk the bro or the father into buying my lift and get one like your's? Sure hope the missus don't read that! I'm getting off lucky just having a new garage.
When I get some pic's I'll post em to ya. Should be within the next week or two.
Doug
That unit you got is the ultimate. Maybe I can talk the bro or the father into buying my lift and get one like your's? Sure hope the missus don't read that! I'm getting off lucky just having a new garage.
When I get some pic's I'll post em to ya. Should be within the next week or two.
Doug
#28
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Don't have any pic's as of yet. The guy's are out there right now hooking up the in floor heating. I just have the lift sitting in the pit and yes it looks like it's gonna be awesome.
That unit you got is the ultimate. Maybe I can talk the bro or the father into buying my lift and get one like your's? Sure hope the missus don't read that! I'm getting off lucky just having a new garage.
When I get some pic's I'll post em to ya. Should be within the next week or two.
Doug
That unit you got is the ultimate. Maybe I can talk the bro or the father into buying my lift and get one like your's? Sure hope the missus don't read that! I'm getting off lucky just having a new garage.
When I get some pic's I'll post em to ya. Should be within the next week or two.
Doug
#30
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
#31
Yes, The new pit is, was done thicker and rebar put in it and 4000 psi concrete. I sat it down 4.5 inches. It is basically level with the floor now. The pit also eliminates the lift from wanting to ''walk'' after a few usages. So far so good. In the future I can still get the four post with no problem.
PIC
PIC
#33
Burning Brakes
I only needed help for power side because its hooked on in raised position. My only screwup was steel long approach ramps,which have to come off to park underneath. Liftmaster3800pld got rid of my opener.Did not anchor lift
#34
Le Mans Master
if you're slope is more than normal, bolt it down.
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I am in the process of finally getting a lift, and after research and a lot of asking around, I am going with BendPak. That's a lot of money up in the air, coupled with what's underneath. Why be penny wise pound foolish. Anyway, has anyone dealt with BendPak for a lift- purchased, delivered, and installed in the Daytona/St. Augustine, FL area? Help is appreciated. Thanks.
#36
Burning Brakes
I am in the process of finally getting a lift, and after research and a lot of asking around, I am going with BendPak. That's a lot of money up in the air, coupled with what's underneath. Why be penny wise pound foolish. Anyway, has anyone dealt with BendPak for a lift- purchased, delivered, and installed in the Daytona/St. Augustine, FL area? Help is appreciated. Thanks.