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sasquatch


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 Anyone here have a Direct Lift (i think that is the brand,) car hoist?

Friend just made a trip to Toronto yesterday and bought one. (New.)



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Then what are you trying to ask ??? Are you wanting to research them after the fact??

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Ragtop


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I have their 4 post lift. What do you need to know?

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sasquatch


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Just wondering if anyone had reports on them, if they are satisfied with them.

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jarvis1


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They are all the same, just different labels stuck on.
Made in China, but the pumps, motors and cables are USA.

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jarvis1 wrote:

They are all the same, just different labels stuck on.
Made in China, but the pumps, motors and cables are USA.

          Interesting wink    wonder why they don't get the pumps,motors, and cables in China? 



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Ragtop


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Other than Backyard Buddy, they're all made in China. I did a lot of research before I bought mine and was happy that at least the hydraulics are made in America. My hoist performs well but I wish I had spent a little extra and bought aluminum ramps - those babies are HEAVY! I thhink I'm going to invest in the air bag car jack deal soon too. It's a bit of a pain jacking the car up if you need to take the weight off the wheels.

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jarvis1 wrote:

They are all the same, just different labels stuck on.
Made in China, but the pumps, motors and cables are USA.

 Likely won't pass a UCL or "whatever" test to be certified for here or US?????



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I am thinking you get what you pay for. They will sell them until they find that they are not certified to standards or someone has a bad accident and an investigation is done.

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123pugsy


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I got a two post from the Lift Superstore.

Same as most, steel made in China and hydraulics made in the States.

The steel looks good and all the welds are fine.

I do keep my on things though.


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427CARL


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Hmm   hope the MTO will not start checking any garages with hoists   (by following up on your building permits)  



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sasquatch


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Now that wouldn't surprise me one bit!!

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Sorry cry   I should not have mentioned that disbelief   I'm sure most hoists do not require a permit   wink



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fatstax


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they should be inspected every year, this may not apply to private use but garages have to do it



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Ragtop wrote:

Other than Backyard Buddy, they're all made in China. I did a lot of research before I bought mine and was happy that at least the hydraulics are made in America. My hoist performs well but I wish I had spent a little extra and bought aluminum ramps - those babies are HEAVY! I thhink I'm going to invest in the air bag car jack deal soon too. It's a bit of a pain jacking the car up if you need to take the weight off the wheels.

 I did the same. I try to buy North American products wherever and whenever possible...within reason. The Direct Lift had the redundant safeties and all approvals before the Lift Superstore did. I have no complaints about mine. I DO agree about the weight of the ramps though.

Now the only thing I will add is that they are great for "double-parking" but not so good for actually working under. They have a pretty good sway to them and the contraption always seems to be in the way. If you plan on doing a LOT of wrenching under it, then the carriage lifts that anchor to the floor are much better.

Great way to make space in your shop if you got the height though!



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 I've had this scissor lift 5 years . Lots of use. Lift Superstore unit, China frame, US Baldor 220v hydraulics. I've had it apart once to check and lube the pins. I should put it on the todo list to check it again.

 



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There are standards that need to be met on hoists for sale in Canada and these do pass. Have a good look at them. I think the quality is very good. I didn't bolt my to the floor (it's not necessary to do so) because I do put the roller skates on it occasionally and move it and I use it a lot. The redundant safeties are what sold me on these. I'm a retired maintenance manager for one of the big three and I still have a great relationship with some of my old industrial mechanics. I check my own hoist quite often but I'm an Electrician by trade so I get my best mechanic to look it over periodically. Main thing is to put a cotton glove on your hand and run it over the cables to make sure you don't have any broken strands and to keep the cables, sheives and glides well lubricated.

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DaveM wrote:

 I've had this scissor lift 5 years . Lots of use. Lift Superstore unit, China frame, US Baldor 220v hydraulics. I've had it apart once to check and lube the pins. I should put it on the todo list to check it again.

 

         Thats nice   I like it   biggrin



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You may or may not have "problems" with your insurance co.[house] if they find out you have a hoist there. One of my car club members asked his Ins. co. before buying one, & he didn't like the answer!!! So no hoist for him. Rates would have gone "SKY HIGH" with the "possibility" of having someone else's car on the hoist!!!!! other than your own. Guess it's HIGH RISK???

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Rotary sells more lifts that anyone else. Go to most garages and that is what you will likely see. A twin post is about $4000.
I have worked under some Chinese hoists before, they scare the crap out of me. They reminded me of the Jello song. Watch it wiggle, see it jiggle. See the car fall off the hoist.
Even worse is that anyone can buy a hoist a princess auto and install it in their own garage. I am fairly sure that the minimum is 4.5" of concrete for the hoist to be mounted to. Then is has to be shimmed and adjusted properly.


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A local garage out here has a two post hoist and has welded 5/8" plate to both sides of the feet to make it more stable. It is bolted to the floor. My four post hoist is not bolted down. I don't care for the two post idea.

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no problem getting in or out of the car with an asymetrical 2 post.



-- Edited by Beachcat on Sunday 11th of November 2012 08:54:20 AM

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Picture 112.jpgnmags.jpgAgree with Jarvis on this. The 2 post makes it very difficult to get in out of car when between the posts & screws up that "bay" for doing other work on vehicle, where you have to have the "doors open"!!!! Personal preferance I guess to what works for you?? I'd go for a 4 post if I was to get a hoist. Right now my poor mans hoist I made works for me



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Pro's and con's to both .. that's for sure. I am still debating it out myself and probably will until I lay down the cash at the store and load one on the trailer. I'm leaning towards the two post cause ...try and take a "body off " the frame with a 4 post. I'm sure someone has a way.LOL

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Body-off worked out ok with a scissor. Lift the car, support the body, drop the chassis, roll out chassis. Bolted some casters to the body mounts

 

Once you get a hoist, whatever style, you'll kick youself for not getting it sooner.



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Dubya31


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Rotary and Whip are both manufactured in the states with USA steel. Check with Garage Supply in Orillia.

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My son , who was looking for a hoist at the same time found one locally just put on Kijiji, this was a beauty, 12,000 lbs Rotary brand with little use.
Worked out perfect as his garage has a 14ft ceiling.

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I bought a new rotary lift about 7 yrs ago. The 57 pontiac has been on it since last fall while I sit on the couch under it without a worry. I have even pulled out the couch into a bed and sleep there ....had it been asian made I doubt I'd sleep! Think about all the faulty fasteners and components that are around now having been made in china. Even in some military and airforce equipment.
I paid more to buy american made.

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Rustynuts wrote:

I bought a new rotary lift about 7 yrs ago. The 57 pontiac has been on it since last fall while I sit on the couch under it without a worry. I have even pulled out the couch into a bed and sleep there ....had it been asian made I doubt I'd sleep! Think about all the faulty fasteners and components that are around now having been made in china. Even in some military and airforce equipment.
I paid more to buy american made.

 You don't really think that American made hoist has American fasteners on it do you?? no 



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I bought a Hydra-Lift,They are out of Markham,built on site in Canada and then they come to your place to install it,No offshore parts,works great and I trust My Life with it.

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I have a 2 post asym Hydra Lift. 9000lb. Love it!



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A good hoist is on my list for this year. Just need the concrete in the shop first. Thanks to all for the info.

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Ragtop wrote:

There are standards that need to be met on hoists for sale in Canada and these do pass. Have a good look at them. I think the quality is very good. I didn't bolt my to the floor (it's not necessary to do so) because I do put the roller skates on it occasionally and move it and I use it a lot. The redundant safeties are what sold me on these. I'm a retired maintenance manager for one of the big three and I still have a great relationship with some of my old industrial mechanics. I check my own hoist quite often but I'm an Electrician by trade so I get my best mechanic to look it over periodically. Main thing is to put a cotton glove on your hand and run it over the cables to make sure you don't have any broken strands and to keep the cables, sheives and glides well lubricated.

   thanks for the tip. good one



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i have one of each. 2 post, 4 post. they are both cheapies with u.s.a. hyd's. the 2 post is a 10,000 lb to lift my dually with 12" of floor under it and the 4 post is on the 8" for the rest of the floor. i use the dolly's a fair bit in the summer to power wash the underside of my cars out side on the apron. each one is good for its specific purpose. the 2 post is easier to work under though. but with the 4 post its nice to have your tools right beside you.

as for insurance, they were here a while ago when i added the new shop building to the policy for an inspection and never said nothing about the hoists.

had a guy make aluminum ramps at a reasonable price. use the steel ones with my trailer now for the low cars to get over the hump of the beaver tail.



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