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> Mid rise lifts for a 914 52" Update Motor pull, How well dose it work? UPDATE 1-29-07 great
Heeltoe914
post Jan 6 2007, 11:39 PM
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Has anyone ever put there 914 on a Mid-rise lift. It's the type that only goes approx, 48" high. How stable did it feel? Would you perform light motor work on it or pull a 914 trans? Really looking for strong opinions on this so anything goes.
The pic should give you some idea of what I am talking about.


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Aaron Cox
post Jan 7 2007, 12:17 AM
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good questions. i have played with 911's on these... and my dad and i were looking at buying one...

great lifts.. and no space issues
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post Jan 7 2007, 12:20 AM
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PhillP(?) has one for his Buick v6 conversion...hopefully he'll chime in here
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post Jan 7 2007, 08:53 AM
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Check this thread over on RoadGlue

http://www.roadglue.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101
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post Jan 7 2007, 09:32 AM
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I don't care about what anyone else says, I'm not getting under that Tahoe on that lift. I don't have any direct experience and don't think I'd have a problem with a 914, but that Chevy's not right. Looks like a human mousetrap.
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post Jan 8 2007, 10:17 AM
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QUOTE(Garold Shaffer @ Jan 7 2007, 06:53 AM) *

Check this thread over on RoadGlue

http://www.roadglue.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101



Thanks Garold. That was some help, Hoping to get a few more replys from folks that have used one.
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post Jan 9 2007, 08:40 PM
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OK cant wait;

After two hours on many sites and and reading very good things about this unit. I ordered this.

http://www.bendpak.com/product_info.isg?products_id=759

I will let you know how it works out in a 914 garage


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post Jan 9 2007, 08:49 PM
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QUOTE(Heeltoe914 @ Jan 9 2007, 06:40 PM) *

OK cant wait;

After two hours on many sites and and reading very good things about this unit. I ordered this.

http://www.bendpak.com/product_info.isg?products_id=759

I will let you know how it works out in a 914 garage


I think its a good choice, I am looking at one of those as well. I have a small one car garage and its a pain to put my car in stands. Theres just not much room to move a large floor jack around. It would be nice to just drive on and up you go. Keep us posted. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
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post Jan 9 2007, 08:58 PM
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I just picked one up from Greg Smith C0. The lift is very Sturdy
and works very nice I have not done any work on the car yet but so far very happy with the lft. It wieghs about a 1000ilbs

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Pro6MR-P...-p/tppro-6m.htm
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post Jan 9 2007, 09:02 PM
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group buy LOL
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post Jan 9 2007, 09:11 PM
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QUOTE(Heeltoe914 @ Jan 9 2007, 06:40 PM) *

I ordered this.
http://www.bendpak.com/product_info.isg?products_id=759

I will let you know how it works out in a 914 garage


I just hope you don't live in an area prone to earthquakes... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 9 2007, 10:02 PM
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OK cant wait;

After two hours on many sites and and reading very good things about this unit. I ordered this.

http://www.bendpak.com/product_info.isg?products_id=759

I will let you know how it works out in a 914 garage


how much was it? total plus ship?
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post Jan 9 2007, 10:03 PM
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Holy sh!t! I'd be terrified to get under that blazer. 914 no problem though. Looks kewl.
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post Jan 11 2007, 02:14 AM
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QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Jan 9 2007, 08:02 PM) *

QUOTE(Heeltoe914 @ Jan 9 2007, 06:40 PM) *

OK cant wait;

After two hours on many sites and and reading very good things about this unit. I ordered this.

http://www.bendpak.com/product_info.isg?products_id=759

I will let you know how it works out in a 914 garage


how much was it? total plus ship?


Well after pushing the seller for a big discount and gaving him every reason that I should get one, from AA.member to Sam's club to Contractor discount. I got it for about 1500.00 with truck adapters that moves the lift ht, from 48" to 53".
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post Jan 15 2007, 10:46 AM
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Well I got it installed and working great this weekend. As a update to the question Arron had asked how much was it, After I had made the decision to order from a company on Ebay. I still was checking the FS adds and what do you know a like new lift in OC was for sale. It happens to be the same name brand makers as the two-post lift I have already. After talking and getting to know the person on the phone he sent me pictures and I sent him a paypal deposit.
So for 1200 bucks I got a great lift and some very well made and very helpful ramps that you will see later in the pics,.
Let me just say this lift has exceeded all my expectation. It is more stable than my two post lift and goes higher than I will ever need (51 “) with the optional truck adapters.
It's easy to move around if you have level concrete if not don’t plan on going to far with it.
What is great and the reason I went with it is so I didn’t loose any space inside the garage. Its so small it fits under the car completely hidden. The ramps I got where a great Idea from the PO who owns a show car NSK. (Add 1 hour to our conversation). The ramps make it a lot easer to get over the lift that is 4 ¾ above the ground. I would say for most the ramp will not be needed but if you are going to drive the car over the lift daily as a parking spot it takes the stress out of lining yourself up to pull over the lift and it gives you more clearance on lowered cars.
As you will see from the pics, the lift is high enough that you can very comfortably set on a rolling chair and keep your back straight with no problem, I had a guy who is 6’2 try it and he also has no problem setting under it.
Yes I can drop a motor, trans and front suspension with no problem.
Questions are welcomed. Have a great day.


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post Jan 15 2007, 10:50 AM
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post Jan 15 2007, 11:06 AM
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Looks great, Leamon. Can't wait for the wrenching party in March.
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post Jan 29 2007, 01:16 PM
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Some have PM and asked at the other board if you can or cannot do a motor pull. Here are the pics. this car is getting a front mounted oikl cooler and a new trans, with all work being done on this lift So yes it is great for 914 repair.
If you are thinking about one and you are local drive over and put your car on it and see for yourself how easy it is to use.
I truly wish that back in my days of one car garages I had this option. The time and money I would have made and saved I can only wonder.


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post Jan 29 2007, 01:17 PM
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post Jan 29 2007, 02:56 PM
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Oh my goodness!!! I love it!!

I've always wondered how usefull one of those would be for working on a 914. Now I know. And now I -want- one.

I have no idea when I'll be able to afford one. But I -want- one...

That's going near the top of my future toy list.

One question. When raising and lowering, does the car move longitudinally? Or can you lower the car straight down onto that motor that sitting on that cart?

Thanks! And Thanks for making my wish list even longer...

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