2 post lift
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2 post lift
Just had a 5-6 car garage/shop built. Need recommendations on which 2 post lift is best. There are so many available that I cannot get a grip on which may be best. Please provide any info you may have. Thank you all in advance.
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Good way to narrow your choices is to shop only American made lifts. Not too many and you'll pay more but your life and the well being of your Corvette are worth it. Mohawk is made in USA. Unfortunately it seems that all of the smaller lifts such as Quick Jack or Max Jax are Chinese built.
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Good way to narrow your choices is to shop only American made lifts. Not too many and you'll pay more but your life and the well being of your Corvette are worth it. Mohawk is made in USA. Unfortunately it seems that all of the smaller lifts such as Quick Jack or Max Jax are Chinese built.
Anybody been killed boy a QJ or MaxJax lately? 
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If you must buy American, Bendpak would be my choice. However, a company in Michigan, ARESCO, (Automotive Repair Equipment and Specialty Company) sells well made lifts. I've had one for about 10 years now, and it's never had an issue. I use it more often than some may think. Can't remember the Name brand. Call ARESCO, and talk to Steve. He'll point you in the right direction....
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Oh, one other thing......Expect a LOT of new friends if you install one in your home garage. Lifts are like swimming pools-If you have one, lots of people will call, like "Hey, how ya doing"? "Remember me"?
Also, you'll probably want a couple of regular 2 post (Symmetrical), and a couple Asymmetrical 2 post lifts.....
Also, you'll probably want a couple of regular 2 post (Symmetrical), and a couple Asymmetrical 2 post lifts.....
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Not that I know of but I'd hate to be the first. I really like the concept of the smaller lifts I just wish they were produced domestically or at least not in China. American made full size lifts are available so I personally would go in that direction.
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They speak of themselves as a "proud California institution". There is no mention of China.
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Exactly. Like it or not, American companies are happy to hire american engineers that will design a product, create blueprints, then send copies of the drawings to a company in China (some American companies may OWN the Chinese company!), who then manufactures all the product they can.
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Thsi is made in Washington state.
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I suspect not, there is an ocean freight charge. Made in China.