Opinions re mid-rise BendPak scissor lift, Flush install |
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Opinions re mid-rise BendPak scissor lift, Flush install |
Cairo94507 |
Aug 17 2017, 02:05 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,758 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
So I have put my garage off long enough. I was going to add a 4th stall....but I made the mistake of mentioning that to my wife. You can imagine how that went. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif)
I have been married 30 years last May (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) and one would think I would learn my lesson. Just stupid I guess. So, after that abuse, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) I said, "Hey, I know, I will just remodel the 3 car garage! She signed off on that. Part of the remodel is going to be to add an in-ground, flush installed mid-rise scissor lift into the middle bay of the garage. I have tentatively selected the BendPak MDS-6KF http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/specialty...ts/mds-6kf.aspx which has 6K lbs. capacity with a max. lift height of 45.5" and features an "...open-center design that not only allows full unobstructed access to the underside of the car, but is also clear of frame cross member on the floor that are typical with other mid-rise lifts." The cost is $2,310 plus tax and likely a $135 delivery charge for a total of $2,612.48. I like BendPak because the last lift I had, a nice 4 post, was BendPak and it worked beautifully and appeared well made. I see they now offer their lots in Gray- likely what I will get, assuming I am not persuaded to another buy another lift by our esteemed members, as their blue is a bit bright (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) for me. Of course I have to saw cut my garage floor and pour some concrete to make a vault for the lift and then I will porcelain tile the whole floor so the lift is absolutely flush with the porcelain tile when done. I will also make a nice table top for the lift so I can have an additional work bench. So, please let me know your thoughts, good or bad, regarding my plan. After all, I can't have my Six coming home to a garage in disrepair. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
gereed75 |
Aug 17 2017, 06:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,246 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States |
Never saw the tile. Sure it is cool. My plan is to go polished and dyed concrete. Love the look and would appear to be bullet proof. Any one have any experience??
Oh yea, I went cheap chineses on the lift. Aaaah, looks identical to the Bend pack MD6XP, 30% less. Works ok, had to teflon tape all the fittings. It has some pretty versatile lift options with a variety of pads and arm placements that you might not get with the KF. I am sure you have considered this but make darn sure that those center lift pads will clear the front tires and not extend back past the fire wall. You need all the room to drop the engine. Which brings up another point, with a recessed pit, will there be room to get a "cart" under the engine when it gets dropped? I use a four wheel dolly for stability. I would hate to have the front dolly wheels fall in the pit. If I was recessing it I would cut a service trench to route the hydraulics "under" the floor so the hydraulic pump could set aside and out of the way. |
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