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| rgalla9146 |
 Dec 4 2025, 05:25 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 4,943 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None 
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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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| Spoke |
Dec 5 2025, 03:05 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,351 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Dec 4 2025, 06:25 PM)  After hearing my 45 year old Hoffman service lift complain What part of the lift was having issues? Anything that is replaceable? Tired motor? Looks like a nice lift. |
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| rgalla9146 |
Dec 5 2025, 07:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,943 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Spoke @ Dec 5 2025, 04:05 PM) QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Dec 4 2025, 06:25 PM) After hearing my 45 year old Hoffman service lift complain What part of the lift was having issues? Anything that is replaceable? Tired motor? Looks like a nice lift. . There is a minimum distance between the safety nuts that been reached. The lifting is done by a very tall Acme threaded shaft. The safety is is provided by two jam nuts that grow closer as a wear increaces. The limit had been reached. The lift would not go up...only down. All three nuts were replaced and adjusted as well as coordinating chain and guides. The motor is fine. All worn parts were replaced including sprockets that were no longer available. I was able to modifify the sprockets that were available. All good. Future availability ? No guarantee. |
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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 rgalla9146 I've tried rotating the pic a couple ways at t... Dec 4 2025, 05:41 PM bkrantz
I've tried rotating the pic a couple ways at ... Dec 4 2025, 07:54 PM Shivers
I've tried rotating the pic a couple ways at ... Dec 5 2025, 08:48 AM carr914 RE: My ancient lift Dec 4 2025, 07:36 PM rgalla9146
Thank you TC Happy Holidays ! Dec 4 2025, 08:47 PM East coaster Nice resto on the lift! Dec 5 2025, 05:21 AM rick 918-S :sawzall: :welder: :smash: :headbanger: Dec 5 2025, 07:01 AM Graydingo Nice work! Dec 5 2025, 07:06 AM |
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