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DM69SS 02-14-2010 10:57 PM

Hoist/Lift Selection
 
I am going to be purchasing a hoist/lift this spring and I am trying to decide between a drive on or one with arms. I would do some mechanical work with it, but the bulk of the use would be storing an extra vehicle and swapping rims/tires. I like the ease of a drive on lift, but it seems it would be easier to swap rims and tires with a lift that uses the arms. I am also assuming it would be better to store the car with the weight unsprung.

I know there are several people on this site that have lifts and I was hoping to get some real world feedback on which type, what some good brands are, etc.??

TIA

wheelhop 02-15-2010 12:48 AM

Re: Hoist/Lift Selection
 
A four post "drive on" lift would be best if you were just using it to store a car.

Charley Lillard 02-15-2010 02:40 AM

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Get a 4 post with the sliding jack. You can change tires etc easily. When these things came out it really advanced 4 posts https://www.yenko.net/attachments/444546-tn_004.JPG

Charley Lillard 02-15-2010 02:41 AM

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Mr70 02-15-2010 03:23 AM

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How much extra is it with the jack app?

black69 02-15-2010 03:24 AM

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I can say only but great things for the new red/white/blue backyard buddy, and you can get the slider jack option for it like charlie shows in the pics. none of the purchase price goes to china either.

Charley Lillard 02-15-2010 04:57 AM

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The sliding jacks are right at 500.00 and work great. They are on Ebay.. The width is adjustable for different size lifts.

bulletpruf 02-15-2010 03:31 PM

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I have a Direct Lift that I installed in my shop - has the arms. Works great, good price (little less than $2k). Bought from Greg Smith Equipment; got mine in DE, but Greg Smith has a few different outlets. Money well spent.

FYI - pretty sure all are made in China. Assembly instructions were a joke; I've seen more detailed instructions on assembling a 3 legged stool. Direct Lift and other other brand (forget which one) are the best bang for the buck.

Scott

TDW 02-15-2010 04:59 PM

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http://www.backyardbuddy.com/

Made in ths USA.

tjs44 02-15-2010 05:33 PM

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I have a pair of backyard budddies.They have been in use for almost 6 years with not one issue.Tom


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