Automobile Lifts

Richgrsc said:
OK, I'm jealous. :giggle:
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Thanks guys! The lift is set in the narrow configuration, but I'll need to move between narrow and wide frequently and wonder if I can use pins instead of bolts to secure the sliding platform in place. Any advice or experience with this?
 
Looks great. I LOVE the shop. I was thinking about one too. Was going to try this year, but wedding and Scotland trip sucked up the funds. I want a shop like yours.
 
DavidC said:
Thanks guys! The lift is set in the narrow configuration, but I'll need to move between narrow and wide frequently and wonder if I can use pins instead of bolts to secure the sliding platform in place. Any advice or experience with this?
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DavidC said:
Here you go, Paul. The platform sits on the cross beam and can be set in either of two positions (narrow, or wide). The bolt holes are 5/8" diameter and the beam is 2" wide boxed steel. I'm thinking of replacing the bolts with pins like these: https://www.amazon.com/Reliable-Aftermarket-Parts-Name-Says/dp/B091TF333P/ref=sr_1_17_sspa?crid=KYXV9ASB1KN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SV7j5hGbpMXXissqky_3Zek8C1JSeIly0mCs6X5SMw8_3A1SX4D03iN_PpixJE3k4tPqINbx5GyIfhR-VuQWGKnTC0X4HLsHqbqsBraXJc_5JBTRHIRgZNwHelkgGIfOqJyCz12_5AJ3Tqu-k62RR7ml79TQElT_dQEXG37NVUT8IZi6bKcKGFwIBPL1nFYqjDytU-YoFc8UG6HcuV0Dg8z6E-i8siyImx8KrifU7Tc.QLTdkmjOoG5Xs2LHYjOHLHKnd9bNLf8Pj2GTwY34NJo&dib_tag=se&keywords=5/8+x+2+pin&qid=1740506322&sprefix=5/8+x+2+pin,aps,130&sr=8-17-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1
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David,
I'm gonna pass on this one - There are a bunch of cables that run back and forth in the runways and I don't know if the BendPak design requires a firm mount of the runway or if a loose pin would be OK. You could be setting yourself up for a problem.

I'd suggest a phone call to BendPak Tech Support and tell them you need to change the spacing regularly and would the use of pins be acceptable? They can advise you properly. I bet they are going to advise against it.


Paul
 
PaulProe said:
David,
I'm gonna pass on this one - There are a bunch of cables that run back and forth in the runways and I don't know if the BendPak design requires a firm mount of the runway or if a loose pin would be OK. You could be setting yourself up for a problem.

I'd suggest a phone call to BendPak Tech Support and tell them you need to change the spacing regularly and would the use of pins be acceptable? They can advise you properly. I bet they are going to advise against it.


Paul
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Paul,

I reached out to BendPak, and as you suspected, they do not recommend making any modifications to the lift. I'll follow that advice and spend the ten minutes to change configurations when it is needed.

Dave
 
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