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11-20-2009, 05:13 PM
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4 post lift
I'm considering a 4 post storage/service lift for my shop/garage. There are many different manufacturers, anybody have experience with a particular brand? Comments? Recommendations.
Thanks, J. M. van Swaay
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1994 E320 Wagon, 230,000 miles 1995 E320 Sedan, 106,000 miles 1994 E500 Sedan, 79,000 miles 
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11-20-2009, 05:17 PM
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A friend of mine has two of these in his garage, I think it is the same brand. Regardless it looks exactly like the one I have provided. Not sure how much he paid but here ya go
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Vehicle_4_Post_Lift_s/36.htm
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11-21-2009, 02:44 AM
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Oh, I don't know about that. Obama recommends we buy everything from our important partner CHINA. He has already ordered his next limo from Walmart.
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1998 C230 330,000 miles (currently dead of second failed EIS, yours will fail too, turning you into the dealer's personal human cash machine) 1988 F150 144,000 miles (leaks all the colors of the rainbow) Previous stars: 1981 Brava 210,000 miles, 1978 128 150,000 miles, 1977 B200 Van 175,000 miles, 1972 Vega (great, if rusty, car), 1972 Celica, 1986.5 Supra
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#5
11-21-2009, 08:26 AM
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This is a Direct Lift Pro-Park 7 that I've had for three years now. Very well made, absolutely no problems, 7,000 lb capacity.
I bolted an ATV 12v winch to the rear (end inside the garage) cross bar so that I can pull my non-running (the FrankenBenz) silver SEC up the driveway onto the lift. I roll the silver SEC off the lift to the end of the driveway, put the car that needs work onto the lift, then winch the SEC back onto the lift when I'm done - a neat (but lazy) improvement.
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There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." FrankenBenz: '87 560SEC with an '02 cammed LS6 and custom 4L60E. Bling: '87 560SEC, ported/polished, lowered Lisa: '87 560SEL, lowered
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11-22-2009, 09:42 AM
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I have bendpak 12,000 pound capacity, four-post lift that has been holding up my 600 limo for several years. It's all US made for those that worry.
One of these days soon, I'll post the four page writeup I did when I self-installed it. The ramps on these things are both large and heavy. The trunk that tried to deliver it couldn't because I didn't have a fork-lift (their lift gate couldn't handle it). Make sure the seller commits to a successful delivery to your location. Thx -CTH
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#7
11-22-2009, 09:50 AM
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A car lift is not something I would want to buy on the "cheap" I don't think! Rotary is the brand I see in many of the garages I've been in.
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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century  OBK #55 1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles 2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles 2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles
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11-22-2009, 09:59 AM
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Those who have the space and the money for the lift are to envy
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1996 E320 since 1/16/08, 171K miles as of Feb 2011 --------------------------------------------------------- 1989 300CE - R.I.P. Dec 29 2007 Other MBs (sold): 1992 300E-24 - 1979 350SLC - 1984 230E - 1990 300CE
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#9
11-22-2009, 08:55 PM
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A friend of the family just acquired a Rotary 2 post lift from a shop in his area that closed due to economic and poor business decisions.
He ended up with the lift for $1500, plus $~400 to have the shop that originally installed it un-assemble, move it to his garage, assemble, and re-calibrate it to get the two posts in time with each other. If anyone seriously wants a lift, keep your eyes open for auto shops that might be floundering or actively closing, you might get lucky.
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-Josh Testing the cheap Mercedes axiom, one bolt at a time...
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11-22-2009, 09:43 PM
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Thanks for all the comments. I have seen used lifts come on the market now and then--most are 2 post from shops that are relocating or shutting down. I think the two post lifts need just a little more space on the sides--my space is limited, thats why I think I want a four post model. I'll post an update if and when I decide on something.
Thanks again for the comments. J. M. van Swaay
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1994 E320 Wagon, 230,000 miles 1995 E320 Sedan, 106,000 miles 1994 E500 Sedan, 79,000 miles
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