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| rgalla9146 |
 Dec 4 2025, 05:25 PM
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After hearing my 45 year old Hoffman service lift complain while raising my 2100 lb.
car, I knew it was time for action. It was purchased new by Jaguar Cars North America while they were headquartered in Leonia, New Jersey. I bought it from them ~1993 Luckily I was able to get OE service and repair parts from Germany ... pre-tariff thank goodness. This included V belts, a chain, chain guides and lift nuts and safety parts. I was even able to get a service and repair manual ( PDF ) from the current Hoffman organisation in the US. While I was at it I modified the lift arms to more easily swing them under my lowered car. I cut and lowered the arms 1 1/2" and welded with added gussets. After plenty of de-greasing, cleaning, welding, re-assembly, adjusting and painting it's back at work. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| rgalla9146 |
Dec 4 2025, 05:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,880 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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I've tried rotating the pic a couple ways at the source ... no Joy
Anyone ? Attached thumbnail(s) 
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rgalla9146 My ancient lift Dec 4 2025, 05:25 PM
Ninja Wow!
You're so die hard you have a real G... Dec 4 2025, 05:37 PM
worn I have a postwar Walker lift. Old enough so that ... Dec 4 2025, 07:41 PM bkrantz
I've tried rotating the pic a couple ways at ... Dec 4 2025, 07:54 PM carr914 RE: My ancient lift Dec 4 2025, 07:36 PM rgalla9146
Thank you TC Happy Holidays ! Dec 4 2025, 08:47 PM |
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