Auto Lift, 4 Post Bendpak HDS-14T & Others.

[Gunner1975]

Have been trying to log in for quite some time so I had to start a new account. (Previously Gunner75)

Looking for pictures and or experience with those running 4 post lifts. After a couple of years of looking at lifts I dropped the hammer on a Bendpak HDS-14T 4 post lift and two 7k jacks. (Not a certified lift for some reason)
Hope to have it installed in a week or two.

I've worked under several lifts back in my automotive years but for my home shop I opted for a 4 post (wide and tall) for general servicing of my vehicles (including 12 Raptor), and muscle car restoration/storage.

Curious if anyone runs a 4 post or heck a 2 post even. Post up some pictures if you have em. Thanks.

 

[Sozzy12]

I have a bendpack 2 post, 9,000 lbs... Disassembled in the garage. Need to build my shop to suit as my garage is only 10 feet high and I need 12'1" clearance, minimum. I've used these in the past and had good experiences. A heavier vehicle like my Super Duty will fit, but it seems a little unstable and scares me to be under it. The Raptor is heavy, but not an issue. After using a lift, it is very tough to go back to working on the ground.

 

[xrocket21]

someday.....

 

[Gunner1975]

 

[Gunner1975]

More to come, just got it operational this evening.

 

[Otis857]

Sweet! I'd love to have one at my house. I use 4 post and 2 post lifts at work a lot and I actually prefer the 4 post fpor the ease of set up. Does yours have the rolling jacks too? They are worth every penny if you dont have them already.

 

[Gunner1975]

I ordered two 7k jacks for this setup. Should be here in less than a week. Could have got by with one and a stand spread, but life is short and I was fortunate enough to have the coin on hand. Tire rotation, brake work, etc will be quick and easy now! Love the 14K wide lift for my daily driver and 3/4 ton with big tire/wheel set up.

 

[Raptor Vet]

Have been trying to log in for quite some time so I had to start a new account. (Previously Gunner75)

Looking for pictures and or experience with those running 4 post lifts. After a couple of years of looking at lifts I dropped the hammer on a Bendpak HDS-14T 4 post lift and two 7k jacks. (Not a certified lift for some reason)
Hope to have it installed in a week or two.

I've worked under several lifts back in my automotive years but for my home shop I opted for a 4 post (wide and tall) for general servicing of my vehicles (including 12 Raptor), and muscle car restoration/storage.

Curious if anyone runs a 4 post or heck a 2 post even. Post up some pictures if you have em. Thanks.

Are you happy with your truck lift? Would you buy something different with what you know now. I like the Backyard Buddy "Workforce" with 84 inches of clearance...any body have update for this thread?... Thanks in advance.

 

[JefeAZ]

We bought the Direct Lift ProPark 8+ nine years ago and was not even thinking about a Raptor then. Too wide to fit Great 4 post lift though. Also have a sliding jack between the rails for wheel removal/suspension work



Has wheels so we can roll it outside

 

[Raptor Vet]

Backyard Buddy is/has changed their name to Steel Valley Lifts...can't really find any brand I like better...super duty lift has 9000lb rating and 84 inches of clearance... any OP would be appreciated...thanks

 

[Turbo95max]

Hunter in ground scissor lift for lowered cars and Rotary 2 post with shockwave. Shockwave is so worth it if you work on alot of cars.

 

[Raptor Vet]

Hunter in ground scissor lift for lowered cars and Rotary 2 post with shockwave. Shockwave is so worth it if you work on alot of cars.

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A 2 post maybe an idea but lift just for personal use. Leaning towards a four post with some storage potential and casters vs bolting down in concrete. Any opinion on Triumph NOS9000XLT or Backyard Buddy ( now Steel Valley) Super Duty Lift?

 

[Turbo95max]

A 2 post maybe an idea but lift just for personal use. Leaning towards a four post with some storage potential and casters vs bolting down in concrete. Any opinion on Triumph NOS9000XLT or Backyard Buddy ( now Steel Valley) Super Duty Lift?

It comes down to personal preference and use. 2 post has a smaller footprint. 4 post can be handy to just drive on and lift up. They do make 2 post parking lifts also. I dont have experience with either of those. Regarding parking lifts, I've used Bendpak and Directed lifts. The Directed 4 post have casters so you can move around and dont have to be bolted in. Its also 110V so much easier to set up power. One huge drawback is on 110V it takes almost 3 minutes to fully lift. Its really annoying standing there watching a car inch up slowly slowly slowy.

 

[Raptor Vet]

Just put together a Steel Valley lift/ Backyard Buddy 9000# Super Duty Lift that is 110...It is kinda slow but seems safe. Otherwise I am very satisfied with it. I think can switch it over to 220 but gotta run a larger wire out to the barn.

 

[Raptor Vet]