I bought a lift... - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

After months of thinking about which brand to go with, what features I liked, and what size I wanted, I FINALLY decided on a Bend Pak HD-9. I had a chance to look at a different brand in person but didn't like the fact that their cables were exposed which meant that the plate on the top of the posts was trying to be bent. Apparently Bend Pak was pushing out a price increase the beginning of the month so I placed the order a few days early. The lift arrived at the shipping terminal (5 minutes away) and I used a friend's car trailer to get it home. I was able to lift the columns myself, but only one end of the cross tubes. I used an engine lift for the runways. Putting it together wasn't as bad as I expected, I only needed help lifting the posts up after the cross bars were slipped inside. Since positioning the runways was the next step I had help with that as well. The only problem I had assembling was with the hardware that wouldn't torque without stripping. I had to replace the hardware myself after I was told they would only send me more of the same hardware! The bolts were labeled 4.8 on the head and are 12MMx1.75, the torque spec was 80 ft-lbs. I wound up replacing them with socket head cap screws supposedly grade 12.9, that's what I asked for at least.

I know there is a whole 2 post vs. 4 post debate but I bought the rolling jack to get the wheels off, so I should be good to go.

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slowTA View Member Profile	Jul 15 2009, 01:21 PM Post #1
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,290 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331	After months of thinking about which brand to go with, what features I liked, and what size I wanted, I FINALLY decided on a Bend Pak HD-9. I had a chance to look at a different brand in person but didn't like the fact that their cables were exposed which meant that the plate on the top of the posts was trying to be bent. Apparently Bend Pak was pushing out a price increase the beginning of the month so I placed the order a few days early. The lift arrived at the shipping terminal (5 minutes away) and I used a friend's car trailer to get it home. I was able to lift the columns myself, but only one end of the cross tubes. I used an engine lift for the runways. Putting it together wasn't as bad as I expected, I only needed help lifting the posts up after the cross bars were slipped inside. Since positioning the runways was the next step I had help with that as well. The only problem I had assembling was with the hardware that wouldn't torque without stripping. I had to replace the hardware myself after I was told they would only send me more of the same hardware! The bolts were labeled 4.8 on the head and are 12MMx1.75, the torque spec was 80 ft-lbs. I wound up replacing them with socket head cap screws supposedly grade 12.9, that's what I asked for at least. I know there is a whole 2 post vs. 4 post debate but I bought the rolling jack to get the wheels off, so I should be good to go. (IMG:http://lh5.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/SlqWKink-jI/AAAAAAAAAmI/K5E-yC14A4U/s512/IMG_0695.JPG) (IMG:http://lh3.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/Sl3XS96G6nI/AAAAAAAAAm4/XSGHVhiiSHM/s512/IMG_0711.JPG)

slowTA View Member Profile	Jul 16 2009, 02:41 PM Post #2
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,290 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331	http://asedeals.com/garage_lift.html I placed the order just before the price increase that took effect the first of this month. The lift itself only went up $100 or so, but the casters and rolling jack went up by about the same amount each! I think I paid $3785 for the HD-9, RJ-45, and casters delivered to the closest shipping terminal. The rolling jack was the pricey part and although I think it is rather overpriced it still a necessity. The casters don't make the lift that easy to move, but it does move. I haven't tried with a car on the lift yet. (IMG:http://lh6.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/SluFjE6WvXI/AAAAAAAAAmk/NwyxW3vlZ7g/s512/IMG_0715.JPG) This post has been edited by slowTA: Jul 16 2009, 02:49 PM