I've been in the automotive industry for 30 years and seen a few vehicles come off lifts due to weight change and improper lifting positions. Nothing really terrible happened thankfully but it certainly made me more careful for life! We tried to buy a top of the line lift when it was time for lifting diesels and had a pro install it. We built the shop around it with a super thick high pressure concrete floor for it to be overkill on floor strength. Don't be cheap!!!
Thanks for alerting us to the certification aspect of buying a lift!!! This being my first lift that is going in, in a couple weeks, made me check immediately! Good news, the lift I plan to buy is ALI certified!!! Thanks!!!
Great video. "There's nothing common about common sense" comes to mind. For sure operator error is a far greater concern along with proper installation.
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When I do any kind of heavy work that I feel like might shift the vehicle on the lift or upset the balance I secure the vehicle frame to the lift pads with chain. Might be hard to do with a unibody, but I'm a truck mechanic so I really don't do those. Smallest things I work on are full size pickups
I have a chinese lift and at 70 years of age , it is the very best thing I ever bought. Two years now and no problems at all.1100 lb. lift. 2000.oo dollar purchase, money well spent. I installed it myself and safty is always first with me.
Thank you sir! Added on a new 3rd car garage to hold my large Ford Transit (High Cab Extended length 10,000 lbs fully loaded). The garage is 25’ wide 30’ deep and 17’ tall where the lift will go. I poured a 6” slab using 6000 psi concrete with steel mesh. I think we really messed up by not pouring deeper concrete where the two post lift needs to be located. So far it looks like 7-8” using 3000 psi is needed. I’m going to speak with an engineer to find out is the 6000 psi of our concrete makes up for any depth needed. The other option would be to consider a lighter lift and making sure the van was light enough. I don’t believe I ever have the van heavier than about 9500 lbs. I’ll need to find some scales and make sure I’m correct. The van is 9’2” tall. I need a lift with an open top or an extension that allows for higher roof vehicles.
I'm not sure where you are getting your information, but I personally have never seen a lift manual that called for more than 6" of concrete. Most of them call for 3,000 or 3,500 or 4,000 psi concrete, but never 6,000. I can't say this definitively because I do not know the exact lift you're installing and the concrete requirements of this lift, but you likely have overkill on the concrete, which is great.
Ok Benpak 14000 lbs open top extra wide 7-8” 3000 psi. Also looked at Mohawk 12000 open top. It specs 6.5” 4000 psi. I would like as a wide lift as possible with at least 16’ height
Good morning Ian, just more great information. That Launch Tech looks like a great piece of equipment. Is that model direct drive and do you have them in stock? Thanks and take care.
Just now saw this. Yep, it's DD and they're in stock. I'm super happy with mine www.redlinestands.com/catalog/lifts-c-290/automotive-lifts-c-290_138/2-post-lifts-c-290_138_139/launch-11k-asymmetric-2-post-clearfloor-lift-ali-certified-p-2424
According to ALI's website, their organization began in 1945, so they've been certifying lifts for a long time. I think your question is best directed to these folks in the link below. www.autolift.org/automotive-lift-certification/
If we are speaking in reference to scissor style and "some" four post lifts, then yes, the strength of the concrete is of little or no importance. However, if you're speaking in reference to two post lifts, please do not ever pass along these terrible ideas to anyone unless you're trying to kill them.
any thoughts on the Olympic gold HDXL 10,000? They have little to no reviews on any of there products...but the low ceiling Base plate 10,000 (and 12,000) Olympics fit my criteria very well.. im assuming these are Chinese and not ALI certified
@@clintonbays3614 No sir. Going to be honest with you. If the price tag on a lift is affordable, you should immediately assume it's Chinese. This lift below is "mostly" made in America, hence why the price is about 2.5 times higher.... www.redlinestands.com/catalog/lifts-c-290/automotive-lifts-c-290_138/2-post-lifts-c-290_138_139/challenger-cl10v3-plus-10k-2-post-clearfloor-lift-ali-certified-p-966
@@RedlineStands is it illegal to make and price a decent price in the u.s.? If not then why did a certain us lift company by other others so they could keep their high prices. I'm thinking a specific BLUE lift company.
I didn’t know there are people that are ok with putting 11k lbs vehicles on 10k lbs rated lifts. I’m looking for a 14k lbs lift for my 6k lbs truck lmao
Seen a china lift collapse..in a homeowners garage..China built...life worth living..I own a Rotary inground.. American made it's in my home garage..most home garage floors aren't H.D. that's why I put in a old school lift.concrete at the bottom and 12 in at floor level..
I don't know if he's right or not, but my Challenger rep claims Rotary isn't completely American made anymore and that they source a good bit of the components of their lifts from China.
@@dustingilmore2710 instead of complaining "american" cost 6 times the amount they literally are getting g their parts from lmfao come on man really!? Just the same as getting certified oil. They are literally just paying for a sticker. I don't need an over certified lift like 99 percent of other shops.
I've been in the automotive industry for 30 years and seen a few vehicles come off lifts due to weight change and improper lifting positions. Nothing really terrible happened thankfully but it certainly made me more careful for life!
We tried to buy a top of the line lift when it was time for lifting diesels and had a pro install it. We built the shop around it with a super thick high pressure concrete floor for it to be overkill on floor strength.
Don't be cheap!!!
So it had mostly nothing to do with the lift itself like 90 percent of lift accidents it's soly due to the tech! Haha
Thanks for alerting us to the certification aspect of buying a lift!!! This being my first lift that is going in, in a couple weeks, made me check immediately! Good news, the lift I plan to buy is ALI certified!!! Thanks!!!
Your products are some of the best that I have ever seen!
Great video. "There's nothing common about common sense" comes to mind. For sure operator error is a far greater concern along with proper installation.
great rep on asi vehical lifts super explaning/easy to understand,thanks
Great knowledge!!! Thanks!!! Keep up the good work
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When I do any kind of heavy work that I feel like might shift the vehicle on the lift or upset the balance I secure the vehicle frame to the lift pads with chain. Might be hard to do with a unibody, but I'm a truck mechanic so I really don't do those. Smallest things I work on are full size pickups
Great video!
This was really informative…thanks
Ian, your not scared to tell it the way it is. Don't hold back . LoL
I have a chinese lift and at 70 years of age , it is the very best thing I ever bought. Two years now and no problems at all.1100 lb. lift. 2000.oo dollar purchase, money well spent. I installed it myself and safty is always first with me.
Which lift did you decide on?
Good information
Thank you sir! Added on a new 3rd car garage to hold my large Ford Transit (High Cab Extended length 10,000 lbs fully loaded). The garage is 25’ wide 30’ deep and 17’ tall where the lift will go.
I poured a 6” slab using 6000 psi concrete with steel mesh. I think we really messed up by not pouring deeper concrete where the two post lift needs to be located. So far it looks like 7-8” using 3000 psi is needed. I’m going to speak with an engineer to find out is the 6000 psi of our concrete makes up for any depth needed.
The other option would be to consider a lighter lift and making sure the van was light enough. I don’t believe I ever have the van heavier than about 9500 lbs. I’ll need to find some scales and make sure I’m correct.
The van is 9’2” tall. I need a lift with an open top or an extension that allows for higher roof vehicles.
I'm not sure where you are getting your information, but I personally have never seen a lift manual that called for more than 6" of concrete. Most of them call for 3,000 or 3,500 or 4,000 psi concrete, but never 6,000. I can't say this definitively because I do not know the exact lift you're installing and the concrete requirements of this lift, but you likely have overkill on the concrete, which is great.
@@RedlineStands I haven’t purchased yet. It was a 12,000 lbs lift with open top. Let me see if I can find it again.
@@RedlineStands it’s a bendpak open extra wide open top 14000. Calls for 7”
Ok Benpak 14000 lbs open top extra wide 7-8” 3000 psi. Also looked at Mohawk 12000 open top. It specs 6.5” 4000 psi.
I would like as a wide lift as possible with at least 16’ height
@@bret9741 Please reach out to our salesmen at 901-351-4764 ext 1 or email sales@redlinestands.com as I'm not a salesman. Thank you sir.
there is no link in the description, great video by the way, thanks for sharing
I added two links. Thanks for the heads up.
@@RedlineStands thanks and no plroblem
@@RedlineStands i ordered a Titan Premier Series can't wait to have it
@@Switching-Cars Awesome! You'll enjoy it - that's a great lift. Thanks for the business!
Do they mak sure the lift raises evenly not lopsided.....after a couple of years
Raising evening is the job of the equilibrium cables. If it's not raising level anymore, then you need to adjust your cable.
hi where you going to add a link about concrete foundation for a lift. i did see it.
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Good morning Ian, just more great information. That Launch Tech looks like a great piece of equipment. Is that model direct drive and do you have them in stock? Thanks and take care.
Just now saw this. Yep, it's DD and they're in stock. I'm super happy with mine
www.redlinestands.com/catalog/lifts-c-290/automotive-lifts-c-290_138/2-post-lifts-c-290_138_139/launch-11k-asymmetric-2-post-clearfloor-lift-ali-certified-p-2424
A salesman told me today my lift couldn't be certified because it's over 15 years old. Is this true I can't find anything to back this up. Thanks
According to ALI's website, their organization began in 1945, so they've been certifying lifts for a long time. I think your question is best directed to these folks in the link below.
www.autolift.org/automotive-lift-certification/
Id live to see how concrete has anything to do with dropping cars......
In reality u can operate car lift without anchoring in into the floor
If we are speaking in reference to scissor style and "some" four post lifts, then yes, the strength of the concrete is of little or no importance. However, if you're speaking in reference to two post lifts, please do not ever pass along these terrible ideas to anyone unless you're trying to kill them.
@@RedlineStands right......I guess that physics don't apply to hoists
any thoughts on the Olympic gold HDXL 10,000? They have little to no reviews on any of there products...but the low ceiling Base plate 10,000 (and 12,000) Olympics fit my criteria very well.. im assuming these are Chinese and not ALI certified
Never even heard of them before. I can tell you this though, if the price is reasonable and affordable, it wasn't made here.
@@RedlineStands is your triumph 11k made here?
Baseplate model
@@clintonbays3614 No sir. Going to be honest with you. If the price tag on a lift is affordable, you should immediately assume it's Chinese. This lift below is "mostly" made in America, hence why the price is about 2.5 times higher....
www.redlinestands.com/catalog/lifts-c-290/automotive-lifts-c-290_138/2-post-lifts-c-290_138_139/challenger-cl10v3-plus-10k-2-post-clearfloor-lift-ali-certified-p-966
@@RedlineStands is it illegal to make and price a decent price in the u.s.? If not then why did a certain us lift company by other others so they could keep their high prices. I'm thinking a specific BLUE lift company.
I didn’t know there are people that are ok with putting 11k lbs vehicles on 10k lbs rated lifts. I’m looking for a 14k lbs lift for my 6k lbs truck lmao
LOL. Yes sir. They're a dime a dozen.
Lockdown haircut?
Seen a china lift collapse..in a homeowners garage..China built...life worth living..I own a Rotary inground.. American made it's in my home garage..most home garage floors aren't H.D. that's why I put in a old school lift.concrete at the bottom and 12 in at floor level..
I don't know if he's right or not, but my Challenger rep claims Rotary isn't completely American made anymore and that they source a good bit of the components of their lifts from China.
There built in Madison ,IN. Been to the plant ..I have a friend that works there ...he,s a welder..all American made there
Good salesman
Just another made in China lift with a Gold seal to triple the price.
We sell USA Made lifts too...Trouble is everyone wants US Made quality for a Chinese price. Instead of complaining, buy American.
@@dustingilmore2710 Exactly but Launch is a China lift with a Made in the USA price!
@@thechestnutking736 I agree but at least they're actually tested 🤷🏻♂️
@@theonetheonlyw5483 True
@@dustingilmore2710 instead of complaining "american" cost 6 times the amount they literally are getting g their parts from lmfao come on man really!? Just the same as getting certified oil. They are literally just paying for a sticker. I don't need an over certified lift like 99 percent of other shops.
do a review on my portable car hoist
Well, assuming your portable lift is an MSC-6K, we already did.
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All stick with bend pak thank you.