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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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Thanks to Patches I'm very interested. I been look on forums and havent come across on the one I like that I have seen. I'm interested in a 4 point lift. Any of you guys own this lift. If you do tell me your experience with them. Also list the price you bought them for. Any help/advice would help. Thanks
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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I have a Ben Pearson 2post lift and am very happy with it.9000 lb cap. I think it was about $3100 three years ago.Its made in Arkansas
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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Check out www.asedeals.com I bought a Bend-pak lift from them a couple of years ago. Good service and prices!
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What pounds should I be looking at? Its for my vette.
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I have a Ben Pearson 2post lift and am very happy with it.9000 lb cap. I think it was about $3100 three years ago.Its made in Arkansas
Was it able to hold your vette without any problem at all?
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I have a MaxJax 2 post on the way now, paid $1800 shipped. It is portable so I can unbolt it and move it if I need to. Hoping to get it on Tuesday, I will be like a kid with a new toy...
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Originally Posted by atmsrus1
I have a MaxJax 2 post on the way now, paid $1800 shipped. It is portable so I can unbolt it and move it if I need to. Hoping to get it on Tuesday, I will be like a kid with a new toy...
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i have a 4 post double2park lift. paid $2800.00 for it delivered to my garage.. love it. i am considering buying a 2 post to have next to the 4 post so i can have the best of both worlds....

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Originally Posted by chrisk92
Thanks to Patches I'm very interested. I been look on forums and havent come across on the one I like that I have seen. I'm interested in a 4 point lift. Any of you guys own this lift. If you do tell me your experience with them. Also list the price you bought them for. Any help/advice would help. Thanks
I have a 2 post in my garage. You're welcome to come out and take a look. I've had the drive train out of my 3 times this year.

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Originally Posted by SargeZ06
I have a 2 post in my garage. You're welcome to come out and take a look. I've had the drive train out of my 3 times this year.

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I come when weathers get better and have time. Thanks for the invite.
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Originally Posted by chrisk92
Thanks to Patches I'm very interested. I been look on forums and havent come across on the one I like that I have seen. I'm interested in a 4 point lift. Any of you guys own this lift. If you do tell me your experience with them. Also list the price you bought them for. Any help/advice would help. Thanks
Take a look at what www.gregsmithequipment.com has to offer.
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Take a look at what www.gregsmithequipment.com has to offer.
The best deals I seen all day. Thank!!
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Here are my installation threads.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...tml?highlight=

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1556487408-post1.html

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