Lift installer

sparks · #1 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 08:12 PM

Does anyone know of a good lift installer in the northern il. area ? Not sure which lift I'm gonna get yet but I'm sure the installer mite have some good ideas.....THANKS

lovehamr · #2 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 08:33 PM

Just so you know; it's not all that complicated to install it your self. MY 12 yo son and I picked ours up from the freight terminal, loaded/unloaded and installed it by our selves.

Steve

HI Cobra · #3 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 09:03 PM

I picked up my 4 post at the terminal and did the same - unloaded it
and put it together. Was going to get the neighbor to help some but he
wasn't home so I just kept putting parts together and danged if it didn't work!
Even with the spotty instructions wasn't bad.

CHRIS DAMSCH · #4 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 09:07 PM

Put my 4 post together myself also.

Not that difficult. The runner with the hydraulic ram is extremely heavy though.

sparks · #5 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 09:18 PM

Chris,what lift did u go with ??

HI Cobra · #6 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 09:22 PM

Mine was the Danmark 7X (I think). It was the larger model and yes the
ramp with the ram was heavy!

CHRIS DAMSCH · #7 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 09:36 PM

Here's the one I went with.

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Di...ppro-park8.htm

The 8 plus raises a little higher if you have the ceiling height.

If you want to check it out feel free to stop on by some time.

Bugman · #8 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 05:18 AM

I'm in the midst of the lift decision myself. I've narrowed it down to these three...I think..ha..ha..

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...9746_200359746

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Pr...Show=TechSpecs

http://www.americanautomotiveequipme...fts-p/tp9a.htm

csx wnab · #9 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 06:15 AM

i just put mine together last night. it was easy........................like me.

lovehamr · #10 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugman

I'm in the midst of the lift decision myself. I've narrowed it down to these three...I think..ha..ha..

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...9746_200359746

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Pr...Show=TechSpecs

http://www.americanautomotiveequipme...fts-p/tp9a.htm

Bug, I'm pretty sure that "americanautomotiveequipment.com" is the same company that mine was built under. If I remember the employees bought it out. I chose them because at the time they were using all US steel. Most of the discount lift manufacturers are not, it's from China and there have been some failures. Some of them may be fine but I've had some tools from NH Northern that seemed to be made of peanutbutter. That being said I couldn't see my self under a lift that had suspect steel in it. So if I were you I'd check on that and the hyd. cylinder size. Those two things should give you a good measurement of relative quality. JMO, Steve

madmaxx · #11 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 08:13 AM

Put it together yourself. If you cannot assemble yourself you probably should not get one. Assembling gives you the knowledge you need to inspect and understand where to lubricate and inspect.

shelby101 · #12 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 08:16 AM

Hey guy,
I had a 4 post lift put into my garage.
Gregg Smith in Indianapolis has a list of recommended installers you can use.
I have a 4 post lift.
Bill

FUNFER2 · #13 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 08:19 AM

Sparks and others wanting a lift. I can still get you a good deal with my "group buy".
2 post and all that's needed is a 8' ceiling. Let me know.

RodgerH · #14 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

Sparks and others wanting a lift. I can still get you a good deal with my "group buy".
2 post and all that's needed is a 8' ceiling. Let me know.

Hey Kevin,
I may be interested this time around. Can you refresh my memory on the price, delivery, etc?
Thanks,
Rodger

sparks · #15 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 04:00 PM

I would only be int. in a 4 poster.....My ceiling is 10 1/2'

FUNFER2 · #16 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 04:19 PM

Rodger- you have a PM

Sparks- I can explain more in detail if you called me.
I'll send you a PM with my number. You can call now or around 8:00 PM central. I'll be leaving at 6:00 PM for an hour or two.
If not today, I should be home all day tomorrow.

RodgerH · #17 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 04:45 PM

Thanks Kevin. You have a PM.
Rodger

ZOERA-SC7XX · #18 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 06:31 PM

I installed a 4-post with help from my GF. It's not difficult, and you only need a roll jack and a couple of jack stands to line up and position things. It also helps you to understand what you have.