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99Rivman Aficionado
Name : Randall Location : North Carolina Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 2009 Merit : 90
| Subject: Newest Addition to the garage … Tue Dec 21, 2010 4:06 pm | |
| Backyard Buddy 7,000 lb. 4 Post Auto Lift Series, built in AmericaI finally placed the order for my lift! I have been researching this and kicking it around for several years now and have finally done it! I decided to go for safety rather than price and ordered from Backyard Buddy. They are a good bit higher than other places but they do make the best lift on the market. At least this will solve some of my storage problems, and give me something to easily get underneath the cars with! Not the best picture but I got their Red, White, and Blue version: These are the dimensions of the one I ordered: Now just a six week wait and I should be in business shortly thereafter
Last edited by 99Rivman on Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:41 am; edited 3 times in total (Reason for editing : Content / Spelling / Title) | |
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J. Chris Davis Aficionado
Name : Chris Davis Age : 43 Location : Dixon, IL Joined : 2010-04-14 Post Count : 1008 Merit : 19
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Tue Dec 21, 2010 4:19 pm | |
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BMD Aficionado
Name : BMD Location : Canada Joined : 2009-04-28 Post Count : 1161 Merit : 36
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Tue Dec 21, 2010 4:53 pm | |
| Extremely jealous and excited to see it installed and operational, congrats Randall! | |
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robotennis61 Guru
Name : robotennis Age : 63 Location : las vegas Joined : 2007-12-17 Post Count : 5562 Merit : 143
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Tue Dec 21, 2010 7:56 pm | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8074 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:39 pm | |
| Not a bad price at all. You can spend $2000 on a new computer setup, and it'll be worthless in a few years. | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:39 pm | |
| Very nice. Moved to Care & Maintenance. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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IBx1 Expert
Name : ILAN Age : 33 Location : College Station, TX Joined : 2007-12-30 Post Count : 4304 Merit : 69
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:44 pm | |
| Very cool! Nothing makes keeping a car running easier than having a lift. Even simple things like draining coolant or changing your oil are so much easier when you have a lift.
So long as your cars need maintainance, this will pay for itself very quickly compared to having someone else fix them up. | |
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stan Expert
Joined : 2007-07-01 Post Count : 2558 Merit : 12
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:02 pm | |
| yeah Randall i always wanted a lift. | |
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robotennis61 Guru
Name : robotennis Age : 63 Location : las vegas Joined : 2007-12-17 Post Count : 5562 Merit : 143
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:07 pm | |
| why did you opt for a four post vs a 2 post? | |
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99Rivman Aficionado
Name : Randall Location : North Carolina Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 2009 Merit : 90
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:37 am | |
| - Jack the R wrote:
- Not a bad price at all. You can spend $2000 on a new computer setup, and it'll be worthless in a few years.
I don't understand? I wish it was $2000 | |
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99Rivman Aficionado
Name : Randall Location : North Carolina Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 2009 Merit : 90
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:42 am | |
| - robotennis61 wrote:
- why did you opt for a four post vs a 2 post?
I figure I’ll use it for storage 75% of the time and work under it the rest; a two post isn’t good for that purpose. I’ll still be able to use it for wheel and brake work, I’ll just have to use the jack platforms that I ordered with it. | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:02 pm | |
| I found this comment about the BYB at the GarageJournal board:
"Long story short, my dad & I went down to Warren Ohio, were the Backyard Buddy is made. The plant manager (owners son) gave us a full vip tour behind the scenes & really got to see first hand their full production, from bare steel, powder coating, welding, etc, I mean everything!!! It blew us away, how much pride they have in there made in USA lifts. My dad is a retired welder & was very impressed by the quality of everything, (hard to do these days)
They even had their competitors lifts up next to theirs for a side by side comparrison. the Backyard Buddy was so much more "heavy duty" it was a no contest by a mile. After that, we ordered a lift right there & received a great deal dealing factory direct, with some nice options to go along with it.
If your looking for a lift, I would definitely, put Backyard Buddy on the list. Was it more expensive-yes it was, But you definitely get what you pay for. Go to their factory & see it made first hand, seeing is believing right!!!"
Link: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38317
Looks like you got what you paid for. Enjoy!
_________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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Northeast Member
Name : Joined : 2010-09-14 Post Count : 84 Merit : 1
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:31 pm | |
| How much is this lift?
If you purchase a real lift you can do brake work, tie rods, ball joints, axles, exhaust work, etc...you could get a regular mechanic lift for about $1600. My buddy just installed one in his garage (he's a mechanic, and does side work). I can ask him the brand and where he got it. | |
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Northeast Member
Name : Joined : 2010-09-14 Post Count : 84 Merit : 1
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:32 pm | |
| - 99Rivman wrote:
- robotennis61 wrote:
- why did you opt for a four post vs a 2 post?
I figure I’ll use it for storage 75% of the time and work under it the rest; a two post isn’t good for that purpose. I’ll still be able to use it for wheel and brake work, I’ll just have to use the jack platforms that I ordered with it. Oh, didnt see this, NM. | |
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Karma Aficionado
Name : Andrew Age : 40 Location : Ontario, Canada Joined : 2008-01-14 Post Count : 1949 Merit : 123
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Wed Dec 22, 2010 7:12 pm | |
| Cool lift. Makes lots of things easier. (and to nitpick, shouldn't the title of this thread be "Newest Addition to the garage"? Since you are adding to your existing garage and not installing the second edition garage right beside it?) _________________ | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8074 Merit : 105
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Eldo Expert
Name : Mark Age : 60 Location : West Salem, Oregon... FINALLY Joined : 2009-04-09 Post Count : 3176 Merit : 104
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:53 pm | |
| - 99Rivman wrote:
- Backyard Buddy 7,000 lb. 4 Post Auto Lift Series, built in America
Not the best picture but I got their Red, White, and Blue version: You sir, are a patriot! - 99Rivman wrote:
I figure I’ll use it for storage 75% of the time and work under it the rest; a two post isn’t good for that purpose. I’ll still be able to use it for wheel and brake work, I’ll just have to use the jack platforms that I ordered with it. Not to mention, you won't be denting the doors as you can with a 2-post lift... . | |
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99Rivman Aficionado
Name : Randall Location : North Carolina Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 2009 Merit : 90
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:46 am | |
| - AA wrote:
- I found this comment about the BYB at the GarageJournal board:
Looks like you got what you paid for. Enjoy!
Aaron, That was “one” of many different opinions about lifts on that thread! Some knocking Backyard Buddy and some taking up for them. I have definitely learned a lot more about lifts in the last couple of days but I am sticking with what I ordered. I read all five pages of that posting, and went to several other links that were posted, and it seems to me most people think BYB is overpriced for what they sell? I guess I’ll see in a few weeks! | |
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99Rivman Aficionado
Name : Randall Location : North Carolina Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 2009 Merit : 90
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:48 am | |
| - Karma wrote:
- (and to nitpick, shouldn't the title of this thread be "Newest Addition to the garage"? Since you are adding to your existing garage and not installing the second edition garage right beside it?)
Andrew, You are correct! It should be “Addition” NOT “Edition”, I have made the correction in the title. Thanks for letting me know, I actually thought about it after the fact but since I had already made two edits to the post I didn’t fix it … fixed now! | |
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99Rivman Aficionado
Name : Randall Location : North Carolina Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 2009 Merit : 90
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99Rivman Aficionado
Name : Randall Location : North Carolina Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 2009 Merit : 90
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Sat Feb 12, 2011 8:13 am | |
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robotennis61 Guru
Name : robotennis Age : 63 Location : las vegas Joined : 2007-12-17 Post Count : 5562 Merit : 143
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Sat Feb 12, 2011 8:39 am | |
| 99Rivman,that is so cool! when ever i decide to roll through NC,why..I'm just gonna camp under that thing and enjoy the scenery | |
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Jason Aficionado
Name : Jason Age : 41 Location : Comox, BC, Canada Joined : 2007-01-23 Post Count : 1378 Merit : 66
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Sat Feb 12, 2011 11:52 am | |
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DEMonte1997 Aficionado
Name : Rick Age : 46 Location : CT Joined : 2009-03-03 Post Count : 1429 Merit : 37
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:04 pm | |
| Whoa... very nice sir. | |
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stan Expert
Joined : 2007-07-01 Post Count : 2558 Merit : 12
| Subject: Re: Newest Addition to the garage … Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:37 pm | |
| wow...that`s a big garage... | |
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