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Sep 15, 2006 | 10:24 AM

DINO84

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From: sun prairie wi

4 Post Lift Any Problems

I'm thinking of getting a 4 post lift.Theres alot of them for under 2000.00.Has anyone had any problems with these lifts?Pace tools,Directlift?etc.

Sep 15, 2006 | 01:35 PM

builder

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I don't have any personal problems with them, but when I got my free video from Back Yard Buddy, they had some good reasons to beware when buying a cheaper lift.

Sep 15, 2006 | 03:15 PM

The_Dude

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St. Jude Donor '11, '16-'17

There were some threads a few years ago about someone who's car fell off of a Perfect Park 6000 or something. The lift did fail and dropped his '69 vert onto his C4, I think. Do a search in the archives.

Sep 15, 2006 | 03:22 PM

ccryder

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From: Hardeeville, South Carolina

Dino

I have a Gemini 4-post (made in Texas), less less than 2k for the package I got. There is a company out of Chicago reps them and will deliver it.

http://rhilifts.com/

So far, no problems at all with mine....

Since we are fairly close to each other, your welcome to come take a look at it if you like.

Sep 15, 2006 | 03:38 PM

69/03vette

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I Have a 4 post made by Superior (I think their out of Kansas) Cost $3000 delivered, but its a good quality. I was told to stay away from the cheaper ones. Once you have one you won't know how you did without.

Sep 15, 2006 | 03:42 PM

Bullshark

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Originally Posted by ccryder

I bought mine back in 2000 from a company called lifts.com and they also distribute Gemini. No problems here. Like any piece of equipment lifts need to be periodicaly maintained checking for anything that may be wearing....etc.

Bullshark

Sep 15, 2006 | 06:32 PM

DINO84

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From: sun prairie wi

Thanks for the replys.ccryder e-mail your address and I'll have to come and look at yours.Thanks,Dino

Sep 16, 2006 | 12:31 AM

Steve COSD

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Quote:

Originally Posted by builder

I don't have any personal problems with them, but when I got my free video from Back Yard Buddy, they had some good reasons to beware when buying a cheaper lift.

I agree. I have a Backyard Buddy. The ad in Corvette Fever is of my two Vettes. When you buy a lift the first thing to look for is Safety. The locking mechanism is most important. Is it positive locking? The posts are next. Are they full posts or do they have a cutout to travel inside? Full posts are the strongest. Other items to consider are the cable strengths, tread thickness, size of hydraulic cylinder ram, 120volt, is a jacking trolley available to do service on the car, I am very satisfied with my lift.
Hope this helps
Steve

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Sep 16, 2006 | 02:00 AM

MIKER

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From: Tolar Texas

69L71's failed lift

I'm sure it's rare to have a problem with any lift, however, if you do have a problem.... It could be a BIG ONE.

Here are some pictures from forum member 69L71's collapsed "Perfect Park" lift.

Quote:

Originally Posted by liftman

"The Perfectpark lift is made by Gemini auto lifts of Fort Worth,Texas.They also make Superior Lift and the Garagemaster 7000."

4-Post Lift Collapse - The Probable Cause
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=lift+collapse

4-Post Lift - Still Waiting
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=lift+collapse

4-Post Lift Collaspe - 3 Months and Counting
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=lift+collapse

4-Post Lift Collapse - Perfect Park 7000. (4 months later its getting nasty)
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=lift+collapse

4-Post Lift Collapse - 5 Months and the lawyers are getting involved
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=lift+collapse

4-Post Lift Collapse - Bet you thought this was all solved....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=lift+collapse

4-Post Lift Collapse - Final Chapter
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=lift+collapse

Last edited by MIKER; Sep 19, 2006 at 08:53 AM. Reason: Clarification: This was 69L71's lift.... not mine.

Sep 16, 2006 | 10:42 AM

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DINO84

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From: sun prairie wi

While thats a scary picture I notice it was in 2002.I would think in 4 years that improvements have been made.Just turning 50 I'm getting to old to work on my back.

Sep 16, 2006 | 11:31 AM

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SuprJames

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I have a two and four post. Honestly, unless you're parking a car under the lift I see no reason to choose a four post over a two post. So much easier to work without the ramps in the way, and with the offset one (like mine) you can open the door without hitting to column.

Sep 17, 2006 | 09:13 PM

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DINO84

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I will be parking my wife's car under it.I can only get 3 cars and a boat in there now.I need more space.

Sep 18, 2006 | 10:58 PM

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Scootin_Z

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Wow!

I just read most of what 69L71 went thru with lifts unlimited. That was unbelievable to say the least. As a new corvette owner, (the car arrived today)

I have been looking at lifts since I have a large outbuilding that I can put one in. This is now my second muscle car that I own and want something decent.

If 69L71 is still around, I just want to personally thank him for everthing he did to help us all make a decision on who NOT to deal with. Here is is over 4 years after his ordeal and the info is still here for us all.

69L71...I just have one question after reading most of what happened. Was Lifts Unlimited (Mitch) the one who actually FINALLY coughed up your 3300 bucks? You never really clarified. If so...after all that stonewalling and he still ended up shelling out the cash. Do you have any idea how much money that company lost due to them doing what they did to you? I'm sure you do. And like I said...here it is 4 years later and guess who I WILL NOT be buying a lift from. Might be a decent product, but I will NOT do business with total idiots.
besides...I think I like the idea of a 2 post anyhow...I have the space and I think you can do so much more with them.

oh...and did you ever get another lift???

Sep 19, 2006 | 08:27 AM

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69/03vette

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From: Shoemakersville Pa

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKER

I'm sure it's rare to have a problem with any lift, however, if you do have a problem.... It could be a BIG ONE.

Here are some pictures from the collapsed "Perfect Park" lift.

More bad news.... If you wanted a 4-post lift - don't show this to the Mrs...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=lift+collapse

4-Post Lift Collapse - Part 2 - 'Now the Fun Starts'
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=lift+collapse

4-Post Lift Collapse - The Probable Cause
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=lift+collapse

4-Post Lift - Still Waiting
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=lift+collapse

4-Post Lift Collaspe - 3 Months and Counting
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=lift+collapse

4-Post Lift Collapse - Perfect Park 7000. (4 months later its getting nasty)
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=lift+collapse

4-Post Lift Collapse - 5 Months and the lawyers are getting involved
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=lift+collapse

4-Post Lift Collapse - Bet you thought this was all solved....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=lift+collapse

4-Post Lift Collapse - Final Chapter
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=lift+collapse

Miker how old is your lift? after reading about your ordeal, I checked my superior lift and the pully bolts are welded so they don't back out. Was this a fix to solve the problem you had?

Sep 19, 2006 | 08:49 AM

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Don Rickles

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My neighbor bought a four post from Eagle Equip out of the Hemmings mag. same problem......bolts ripped out of the pully(sp). It was the first time I'd asked to put my vette on it, we raised the car about 12" then bam it dropped to the floor.Luckly no damage. I'll never put my car on the POS again! Remember you get what you pay for.

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Sep 19, 2006 | 08:58 AM

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MIKER

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From: Tolar Texas

It was not my lift that failed. The failed lift belonged to forum member 69L71.
I have a 4-post lift from Autolifters. I'm very satisfied with it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69/70vette

Miker how old is your lift? after reading about your ordeal, I checked my superior lift and the pully bolts are welded so they don't back out. Was this a fix to solve the problem you had?

Sep 19, 2006 | 10:54 AM

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mbovino

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From: Flemington NJ

Two or four post

I like one contributors suggestion about a two post lift. But does anyone have experience using it over the long haul for parking? Specifically on C-4s on which the jacking points are fiberglass ridges. Thanks.

Sep 19, 2006 | 11:38 AM

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DINO84

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Ordered my 4 post lift from America's Pride today.9000 lb.capacity.Scratch and dent special.I believe its american made.It sounds more heavy duty than the 7000 lb one and has a 220 volt motor.The next fun is getting it unloaded and putting it together.Thanks to all who wrote.Dino

Sep 19, 2006 | 11:58 AM

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73 LS-4

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mbovino

I don't think 2 posts are a very good idea for long term parking for the reason that your suspension will remain under full droop for long periods of time, which can't do many of your bushings and suspension components a whole lot of good, especially shocks and swaybar bushings.

Pat Kunz