What shop lift to buy?

[boy1cuda]

I am about two weeks away from buying my first car lift. I at least narrowed it down to a two post lift. I know there are a lot of pro's and con's to the two and four post lifts but for what I will be using it for I'm going with the two post lift. I have been leaning towards the Bend Pak XPR-10A. It's a 10,000 Lb lift and it looks well built.

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BEND-PAK-BENDPAK-XPR-10A-2-POST-LIFT-HOIST-TWO-POST-/350493345390?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item519b08066e

Does anyone out there own one? Anyone have any problems with any of their lifts? I'm open to any suggestions.

Thanks.

[DynoDave]

That's a good name, with a good reputation. ALI certified, if I recall correctly. And made in the USA, or at least they used to be.

Is this for new construction, or for an existing structure? Just need to make sure you have the slab thickness to support the thing. If not, you call always have piers poured.

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I bought mine used for 600 bucks. Don't know much about differant brands but I know once you go with a lift it will spoil you to no end. I don't think I used my floor jacks since I got it.
As mentioned, make sure where the post's will be mounted is thick enough. When I poured my floor I went crazy with the cement and had 6-8 inches. I think it is recommend to have at least 6" of cement under the uprights.

[boy1cuda]

It is ALI certified, which was another requirement if I'm going to be underneath it. This is for a garage that I built a couple of years ago (30x36 with 13 foot high ceilings and with 8" of concrete in the floor). I also try to buy American whenever I can (I was a factory worker for a years before I changed careers) but even the lift companies in the USA still get their materials from overseas, so I hear. Bend PAk is one of those companies.

$600.00 is a steal, even for used. What kind is it and how has it been for you?