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key_on · 02-28-2008

Anyone out there using the Direct Lift Pro Park 4 post lift? I'm in the market and am looking for opinions, good or bad, on this lift.

flyin ryan · 02-28-2008

that's what i have. they seem good, no issues. an uncle of mine has a double park, i think that's what it's called, has had it for must be five or six years now & his as well as a couple others i've seen are ssooo similar there isn't much too choose. i picked mine up in early December & the guy was saying something about the locks? he wasn't real clear but once i got it up i realized the locks are internal on the post's where most i've ever seen of this style are just welded lugs on the outside of the post's. cleaner looking for sure. i am led to believe this is the way most industrial lift's are set-up. you can see some pictures under the members rides WARNING thread. not the greatest pics but o.k.

flyin ryan · 02-28-2008

also if you have the option get aluminum ramps, it's the only way to go

key_on · 02-28-2008

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Originally Posted by flyin ryan

also if you have the option get aluminum ramps, it's the only way to go

Thanks for the feedback. I've heard good things about these lifts. There are so many to choose from, it gets confusing trying to determine what is important. I'm going to contact a distributor tomorrow to get some more detailed info about the manufacturer.

How was the set-up. Can two people do it?

flyin ryan · 02-29-2008

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Originally Posted by key_on

Thanks for the feedback. I've heard good things about these lifts. There are so many to choose from, it gets confusing trying to determine what is important. I'm going to contact a distributor tomorrow to get some more detailed info about the manufacturer.

How was the set-up. Can two people do it?

ya, the lift's are good. pretty straight forward, no fluff. two people can do it but the guy(s), i had one help with one lift & another guy on the second lift, felt it the next day LOL. it's not to bad except for the one ramp/platform that has the cylinder/ram under it, f***-me that things heavy

. i can take a couple better pictures if you want to look at something specifically or if you have any other questions it's realitivly fresh in my mind so feel free to ask

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key_on · 02-29-2008

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Originally Posted by flyin ryan

ya, the lift's are good. pretty straight forward, no fluff. two people can do it but the guy(s), i had one help with one lift & another guy on the second lift, felt it the next day LOL. it's not to bad except for the one ramp/platform that has the cylinder/ram under it, f***-me that things heavy

. i can take a couple better pictures if you want to look at something specifically or if you have any other questions it's realitivly fresh in my mind so feel free to ask

.

Thanks for the offer for pictures. I think I have found someone locally who has one of these lifts that I can look at. If that falls through, I may take you up on the offer for some pictures.

Do you know where the lift is made? The website is not specific. Sounds like some are made in the US and some in China. From what I can see on the website, the quality looks good.

Nick · 03-01-2008

I spent a lot of time researching lifts before I bought one in 2005. Personally, for safety sake, I like the "collar over post" design. Also, I preferred to source out an American made lift, using American, not Chinese steel, again, for quality/safety sake. I ended up with a 4 post lift that I ordered from America's Pride. It is made by Gemini lifts in Texas. Here are a couple of shots:

Good luck.

key_on · 03-04-2008

Nick,
Thanks for the info on the American Pride lift. I too would prefer to buy a lift made from American steel with American hardware. I've found it a bit difficult to determine the origin of materials used in some lifts. Several companies advertise that their manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 certified, but are rather elusive as to the source of their materials.

How high is the ceiling in your garage? Looks comparable to mine (9.5 feet).

Nick · 03-04-2008

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Originally Posted by key_on

How high is the ceiling in your garage? Looks comparable to mine (9.5 feet).

10 feet.
You also might take a look at the Backyard Buddy. If I were looking for another four post lift, I'd buy one of those. They're spendy, but well worth the money in terms of quality and safety.

QB93Z · 03-04-2008

I just installed a BendPak 4-post lift in my new garage. (model HSD9). I am very pleased with the quality of this American-made lift. It cost a little less than a Backyard Buddy, but was not the cheapest lift I looked at. It has the most secure locks of any of the lifts I researched.

BTW: Any ZR-1 owners that are convenient to central Maryland and want to look at the bottom of their car, get in touch with me.

02-28-2008	#1
key_on Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lees Summit, MO Posts: 102	4 Post Lifts Anyone out there using the Direct Lift Pro Park 4 post lift? I'm in the market and am looking for opinions, good or bad, on this lift.

02-28-2008	#2
flyin ryan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta or Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,741	Re: 4 Post Lifts that's what i have. they seem good, no issues. an uncle of mine has a double park, i think that's what it's called, has had it for must be five or six years now & his as well as a couple others i've seen are ssooo similar there isn't much too choose. i picked mine up in early December & the guy was saying something about the locks? he wasn't real clear but once i got it up i realized the locks are internal on the post's where most i've ever seen of this style are just welded lugs on the outside of the post's. cleaner looking for sure. i am led to believe this is the way most industrial lift's are set-up. you can see some pictures under the members rides WARNING thread. not the greatest pics but o.k. __________________ There are no limit's mans ingenuity, just as mans ingenuity will never conquer the forces & behavior of this planet...Smokey Y.

02-28-2008	#3
flyin ryan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta or Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,741	Re: 4 Post Lifts also if you have the option get aluminum ramps, it's the only way to go __________________ There are no limit's mans ingenuity, just as mans ingenuity will never conquer the forces & behavior of this planet...Smokey Y.

03-01-2008	#7
Nick Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 586	Re: 4 Post Lifts I spent a lot of time researching lifts before I bought one in 2005. Personally, for safety sake, I like the "collar over post" design. Also, I preferred to source out an American made lift, using American, not Chinese steel, again, for quality/safety sake. I ended up with a 4 post lift that I ordered from America's Pride. It is made by Gemini lifts in Texas. Here are a couple of shots: Good luck. __________________ Nick ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #32 - lapsed...

03-04-2008	#8
key_on Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lees Summit, MO Posts: 102	Re: 4 Post Lifts Nick, Thanks for the info on the American Pride lift. I too would prefer to buy a lift made from American steel with American hardware. I've found it a bit difficult to determine the origin of materials used in some lifts. Several companies advertise that their manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 certified, but are rather elusive as to the source of their materials. How high is the ceiling in your garage? Looks comparable to mine (9.5 feet).

03-04-2008	#10
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: 4 Post Lifts I just installed a BendPak 4-post lift in my new garage. (model HSD9). I am very pleased with the quality of this American-made lift. It cost a little less than a Backyard Buddy, but was not the cheapest lift I looked at. It has the most secure locks of any of the lifts I researched. BTW: Any ZR-1 owners that are convenient to central Maryland and want to look at the bottom of their car, get in touch with me.