Used VEHICLE LIFT worth buying??
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Picked up a well used vehicle lift for pennies on the dollar at an auction. Now it's just a matter of getting it up and going. Was it worth it?
Bend Pak lr-60p 26" of lift 6000lb
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This is known as a low rise lift. They sell new from Bend Pak for $2000 so I figured $250 wasn't a bad deal. It was pretty much worst case scenario of having the hydraulic ram be junk. I'm into it around $300 now and it has been working very well but I need to buy or make some nicer rubber lifting blocks(like it comes with new). I installed some hydraulic quick disconnects and a remote lead so I can activate it remotely while adjusting the blocks under the vehicle.
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Thanks for the reassurance. I've been looking for hex bolts all over just to try it out.
@@sixtyfiveford They are a very well known company in europe. Check out their spanner's (especially "Joker" line) also, expensive but well worth it. And thanks for the great video once again! :)
@@sixtyfiveford hex+ is absolutely worth it.
@@sixtyfiveford nice job. What brand name of plasma gun is it worth buying.will it cut 3/8 or 1\2 in.were did you buy it how much. Thanks
Love how you take “junk” and fix it. Best mechanical channel I know for the everyday dude! love how you explain how things work. I’ve never had the chance to take apart a hydraulic cylinder so it’s totally new to me. Keep ‘me coming!
I appreciate that!
I can definitely appreciate the efforts to reuse, repair and restore older equipment.
Very nice and informative. We have always called the Romex, solid core wire vs. stranded wire. You learned me something on this one today. lol... using an old leather glove and spring clamps to protect the cylinder rod while welding !
Thanks, I'm sure I'll put this lift to good use.
I am always amazed at all the stuff you know how to do. Keep em coming Moe!
dido!
Hey thanks guys.
Its like he has a team of grandpas waiting to tell him how they did it.
That's a great lift i need one my self..they are pretty costly but worth it...when we get old the day's of crawling under the car are over..a lift like this is a life saver.
Thanks for posting see ya next time,,Cheers 🍺🍺🍺🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks Rodney. -Moe
4:46 When you get that car lift you've always wanted.
Just a tip, next time you rewire something put on a male plug not a new cord(twist lock if your fancy). You can run any extention cord and it doubles as a power disconnect.
Thats one handy lift to have eh! Great new toy Moe!
Excellent video and custom fit new hydraulic cylinder replacement.
It would also be great for doing lower down body work, rockers, lower quarter panels etc...
Just need a rolling stool to sit on and Bobs your uncle! lol
Thumbs up! 👍🏻
That's a good idea. I'm so used to not having a lift it will take a while for me to find all of it's benefits.
@@sixtyfiveford It was definitely worth buying! I want one now. lol
Or a trans jobs or anything underneath
Ive had a similar one for 10 years. Absolutely love it ! Would only give it up if I could have a 2 post in a bigger garage.
I keep eyeballing the used 2 post lifts, but just don't have the space. This weighed in at nearly 1000lbs, I can only imagine a 2 post.
I stumbled onto your page and was very impressed with all your work, including your diy spanner wrench and covering the machined area with your welding glove.
I realize the lift has stops built in as it's raised but it seems a bit risky with the supports on an angle when fully lifted. For added safety, have you thought about welding some eyelets on four corners top and bottom and placing perpendicular upright supports over them when fully in lifted position? They basically would act as Jack stands supporting the raised lift if cylinder was to fail.
Cool lift, and I agree, you better hide it.
Great job restoring the lift. After attaching a structural bracket it certainly makes you triple think did the weld penetrate and will it hold under pressure. Make sure that safety latch is working. Such a nice feature to have all four wheels off the ground at once!
Tell me about it. It's one thing to weld something but another when your life depends on it.
Whew. The first lift on the truck was scary, but i am sure you figured out the best points. Great Job.
It's a lot of weight sitting that high. It will take me a while to get comfortable around it. It does have the safely lock, but I'm sure I'll throw a random few jack stands under it if I'm crawling under it.
@@sixtyfiveford Keep the lock cavities clear of leaves and rocks
I used to spray degreaser on the flors of my machine shop and scrub it with a brush, then throw speedy dry on it and it would suck the grease right out. Works even better on a humid day.
That's a good idea.
sixtyfiveford Oh, and I’m jealous of your lift. I’ve been wanting to score one used but no luck so far.
I have pretty much the same hoist, only mine is powered with an air motor .I love it for doing brake jobs, oil changes, under coating ,anything you can do sitting or lying down. my favorite positions
It's a great back saver. I had to do a full fuel tank drop(fuel pump) earlier this year and it was no sweat. I raise the car. Put ramps under each tire to hold the car up. Lowered the lift and pulled all the tank straps. raised the lift up to the tank with some cribbing and lowered the tank right down with the lift. Installed new pump and raised it right back.
Great job! that thing looks really handy, would be perfect for ATV's, my cattle dog does the same thing when she gets a stick, just bites it in half.
ATV's. That's a great idea. I do wish it was a mid rise lift that took stuff up 3+ feet, but I'm sure I'll get good use out of it. It lifts 26" from the ground so I'm sure I could even make a motorcycle clamp for one side to work on those.
I just made a comment about my dog too! Same behavior.
You can buy these new for about $1500 shipped. QuickJack 5000lb Capacity Car Lift 110V BL‐5000SLX. Very handy if you have a high ceiling.
That was one of the better videos I've ever seen on the you toobs. I think I might need to subscribe if he's got more good junk like this to show.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
I hope nobody accuses you of not knowing Jack! Cause you really know Jack!! That was way cool!!
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nice one. i like that you made a cylinder tool from old joint pliers, makes me realize not to throw out the ones i just replaced with some KNIPEX when i can reuse them.
New subscriber ! You sir are a freakin genius working my way through ur play lists and loving it all so far ....
Hey Thanks, I'm glad you like the Videos. -Moe.
Mo, I love the homemade spanner wrench.
Thanks Shaun. I thought about that one for a good 10 minutes. I was going to weld the pins to a dedicated spanner I was planning on cutting out but at the last second I came up with this. Hey it worked.
@@sixtyfiveford One of the things that always stands out to me in your videos is how good you are at DIYing tools, parts, etc. I tend to overcomplicate things, so I like seeing how you simplify them and come up with cheap, clever ways to do things that are otherwise more expensive.
Thanks for the lift information. I've planned how to make a hardwood ramp/elevated section. There used to be a gas station here, in the 70s, where they allowed use of their outside lift for free. You'll be able to make a lot of money by letting those neighbors use it - for the insurance company, that is. Great save!
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That Expedition had me nervous too! It's a testament to your work though.
Yeah, my Expedition weighs 5200lbs empty, so I figure 5500 with random stuff and gas. The lift is rated at 6000lbs but with the safety standards the way they are it probably holds 12-15,000lbs before it fails. After I use it a bunch of times, I'm sure it'll earn my trust.
I live in Indiana I use kitty litter to clean up fluid and I would use that lift to do rust repair because you can't do it without one unless you're going to break down the whole car
that thing is great most small portable lifts cannot be driven over you lucked out dude. I have quickjack and it is not so quick after all but still a blessing.
The Quick Jack seams like a nice setup and a little more mobile/compact than the Bendpak. I just added hydraulic quick releases so I can get the hose out of the way.
Universal hydraulic fluid or power steering fluid are also good options. Nice find!
Very cool. love the third center link on that back mount and the little wheel lever to move it around genius
I'm excited to put this to work.
Many years ago I rented a shop that had a low lift like this in it. I went through the same thing with the bad cylinder. Bought another and modified it just as you did here, but one thing I did differently was I added a second fitting and hose at the bleed end. It ran back to the hydraulic tank, so as the pump pushed fluid into the cylinder, the cylinder pushed air to the tank. The tank itself was vented, so it was not a completely closed system, but I worked on cars in the winter with snow and crap dropping off cars and wanted the new cylinder to last longer than the last, (fairly new) looking one did. Many years later I met the new guy in that shop and he told me he had not done anything to it but use it.
That's a great idea. That would minimize moisture.
@@sixtyfiveford I wasn't in that shop much more than a year before I moved, but I never had another issue with it. If you are going to keep this lift, I'd do it. Even though you got the cylinder cheap, doesn't mean another will be and why even allow the chance?? Another thing I did to mine was make 4 sliding pads. There wasn't much chance in them moving, but I made basic "C"channel pieces with a 1/2" nut welded to the outer edge and welded a short 3/8th rod to make a "T" on the end of 1/2" bolts to lock them in place. I didn't really feel it necessary, but since I was working on customer cars I took the extra step. even with rubber pads from a local lift parts supplier, I still ended up making some hardwood blocks for the hotrods.
I put 15/40 in all my hydrolics, I have a couple diesels so I buy the oil in bulk. Never had an issue with using that stuff. Great vid!
Makes sense.
If anyone can get this thing working you can. Nice work and thanks for the heads up on the driveway cleaner.
Thanks. That driveway cleaner stuff is amazing on concrete.
One of your most versatile tools. I love the dog.
Thanks, it has come in very handy.
I have this lift. It's great for a home garage. Got mine for $300 from a body shop that was closing. Add grease fittings to all of those pivot points. Mime had none and joints were all dry. Also, lose those lesther pads. Do nothing but soak up water and rot the steel lift pads
I was oiling the joints the other day and thought it was odd they had no grease zerks.
air bleeder valve on the port not used,sort of like a breather on hydraulic tank. (I would put a small tank with oil in it in such a way it would drain into cylinder when it is down.keeps upper seals lubed works smoother lasts longer.)
Run a second hose from the unused port back to the tank making it a closed system? Even if it only has air in it it would stop water getting in there.
Love that instant spanner at 9:06! Another great video from Sixty-Five Ford!! Learned a lot about the practicalities of dealing with repairs to hydraulic systems.
Thanks. I thought about that one for a little while. I cut out the pins and then was about to cut up a large chunk of steel for the spanner handle and saw the adjustable pliers. It got the job done, so I'm happy.
@@sixtyfiveford Did you leave the pins on the adjustable wrench? Have you used it again later?
@@JDeWittDIY I just cut them off and reweld them on when I need them. I really never use the pliers for anything else so I should just leave them on.
Great work brother! That little lift is going to make your life so much easier! I wish I had a blueprint for one of the lifts I've seen advertised on facebook that is moveable similar to a pallet jack, the advertisement shows it lifting a large Dodge Sprinter delivery van! I would fab/build one if I could. The only other lifts that I like are the old single cylinder design-Air powered lift that everyone seems to be removing these days. You have to bury them about 8' down into the ground and concrete the cylinder in. I like that they lower down completely level with the floor and no posts in the way (like a 2 post lift). The other cool thing is that because its a single cylinder, you could pull a car head first in to the shop, lift it and turn the car (180 degrees), and drive it head first! :)
I was looking at a cheap used in ground lift the other day. Not much parts support for them anymore. I would think if I was going to the effort to dig an 8-foot hole I'd want to make sure the seal and everything was in good condition before I did that.
It would be cool if you did a full restoration on it and repainted it make it look almost new
I do have plans to do just this.
nice score moe, sure makes life wrenching more enjoyable,
Yeah, I'm sure it will save some headache in the future.
How come you don't just hone out that cylinder? The video didn't really show it but the cylinders I've done never got crazy bad inside although I'll admit I've never used a double acting cylinder in a one way application. That just seems like trouble pumping air in and out especially in wetter environments. Like watching you fix stuff. Keep at it :)
Pitting was too deep to hone it out.
Honing that would take a long time! Even NASA would have thrown it out! LOL
Got it cheap too? Perfect! If you didnt want to rebuild or change the cylinder you could have used a return line straight to the tank. The cylinder wouldnt push as hard and would probably sink down but when you have those safety bars that wouldnt be a problem.
I'm into this lift for $300 with the parts. It sells new for $2000, so I'm happy. I debated just as you described but it was pushing a ton of fluid the longer I let it sit. I think this thing had sat for the last 10 years and the pitting would have eaten up the seal further with a couple dozen more cycles.
Hey Moe nice buy, definitely worth buying! I like how you improvised for the spanner. Great job with the new cylinder swap. Stay well Joe Z.
Thanks Joe. It seamed like the simplest solution at the moment.
Pete, You have a great work ethic and knowledge.You will never be bored. I suspect that a building is in your future. Possibly a sign. You should stay busy.Ken
Thanks.
Ever since I saw the lift Mustie1 has, I've been just a little envious. It looks like it would be perfect in a garage if you have room to work around it. Thanks Moe, you are fearless when it comes to taking on these things, but at least as important as that, you are smarter than your tools.
I've seen Mustie use his so many times and have wanted one for a long time.
Great video ,love your ingenuity in making that replacement cylinder work. Just got a lift myself used ,looking forward to putting it to work.How bennificial has yours been .Thanks for sharing Dale
I do love it. It is easier for me to just pull out a floor jack to just do some front brakes on a vehicle. But it's amazing anytime you need to remove more than 2 wheels from a car. I replaced an oil pressure sensor on the back of an engine a few weeks ago and it made it effortless to get up in to the backside on the engine(front wheel drive). I needed to pull an oil pan the other day and put the truck on it; so nice!
With the modifications you made you maybe voided the manufacturers warranty. LOL. That said, great video for the DIY's.
I think the 5yr warranty from 1994 is long gone, but I wouldn't have hesitated with a brand new item if it needed repair.
Well worth it Bud!! Nicely done!!☺
Thanks, I'm sure I'll get use out of it.
Dude, loved the video. Very informative. Was looking at getting one of these for myself. But seriously, I'd rather be talking about the square body ford in the background!!!!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
I see those hydraulic rams every night. Commonly found on sawdust/wood chip bunkers at your local sawmill.
A super cheap alternative to ATF, is your basic tractor hydraulic fluid @ $20-$35 for a 5 gallon pail.
I’m a little old school. But I was taught, when lifting a vehicle, to get it maybe an inch off the ground. Then be aggressive in trying to knock it off. If it doesn’t budge then it’s safe to go higher.
You’ll then never become a #shopFAIL meme 🤣🤣🤣
Good advice
One thing I might suggest is the storage of those 7018 electrodes, which are low hydrogen “low-hi” and they need to be stored in a dry place (preferably a rod oven) after being opened due to the air moisture that penetrates and affects the weld deposits. You can cook em before you use them but it’s best to try to manage their keeping after opening. Nice video! You should think about piping that air purge to a small storage tank so it stays off your driveway too.😎👍🏻
Luckily I live in the 4th driest state in the US where the humidity is extremely low so rod ovens are pretty uncommon around here. I have used 40+ year old 7018 straight out of the open 5gal bucket without any noticeable affects. However, I'm far from being a expert stick welder so I could just be blowing smoke.
@@sixtyfiveford that’s crazy! I live on Long Island where the salt water and humidity wreck everything, so it’s beaten into our heads with those particular rods. I gotta say…I’ve been plowing through the entire channel this weekend. Some really great content.
I’m amazed by your skills. Keep the videos coming!!!
What a score very nice repair and explanation enjoy using your new lift
Thanks, I've been having a lot of fun with it.
New, these Bendpak LR 60-P lifts start right at $2,000. Well done! Hope you got the safety locks and stuff that protect you if the hose blows out.
Yeah, all the safety stuff is working correctly. I'm into it around 300 right now, so not bad.
Great purchase and nice somewhat cheap repair! Know you’ll love it. My housing area codes wouldn’t allow it. I agree you need to move it into the garage so your neighbors aren’t asking for “friend” repairs and discounts!
Bet you wish you had a higher interior garage now - haha!
Thanks. Yeah, a bigger shop would be great.
That will be very handy.👍🏼
I’ve never seen a Lyft like that before. Might be a good idea to put some kind a safety stand on it when you have something heavy on it? I always get a little worried with anything hydraulic.
I want one..
It has a safety bar that locks in at different heights and I made it a point not to modify that part.
Surplus Center is your friend when it comes to cheap hydraulic parts.
I've bought a few things from them, but keep forgetting about them. They definitely have a bunch of neat and unique stuff.
Thank you. Looks like an addicting site.
@@JR-yr8xm Do one small order and they send you a nice thick catalog every couple months as well!
@@sixtyfiveford Good to know. Thank you.
I just bought all the hoses and JIC adapters to rebuild the entire power steering system on a Case 580C backhoe. $120 for everything. One hose from Case was going to $90
Real good work sir adapting that piston
Thanks Man. It has been a fun tool to use the last month.
You're my friggen idol !! Love all your vids man, keep em coming !!
I'm excited about it. I'm glad you liked it.
Your ingenuity is amazing! Love your videos!!
Hey thanks for watching.
I was thinking of getting a small scale lift like that. Be looking forward to your next adventure. Thanks
Thanks, I'm sure I'll put this lift to good use.
Looks like a precursor to the quick jack... I love mine!
I saw the quick jacks and those look a lot more mobile.
thanks for taking the time to share with us
Thanks for watching.
Great problem solving! Excellent find ... looking for one of those myself. I am sure it will save you considerable time with your auto repairs!!
Thanks. I've been eyeballing the 2 post lifts for at least a dozen years. They're just too big for my space, so when I came across this one at an auction I knew it was coming home with me.
@@sixtyfiveford - you got it for a steal ... especially considering that everything worked ... even if you had to replace the cylinder! :)
Good for you man, way to go. Love your ingenuity. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Man.
I don't know what brand it was, but I saw an older lift like this in a shop not long ago and it's cylinder had a second line to it. I believe it simply went back to the tank. I want to guess it is to keep moisture from entering the cylinder with the air being sucked in when lowering the lift. You've had it close to 2 years now, how about an update??
It's been working great. I still need to paint it.
Thanks for showing us how you move it. Now all i need now is your address! LOL
I'm just part way thru this video and I was wondering if you could have just reversed that threaded part on the new cylinder so the holes would line up with your lift.
Your videos are great and the dog ending is always a treat
For some reason that cylinder just causally spitting fluid out the side cracked me up.
“Hey, look! A dual motorcycle lift.”
Nice fix Be safe. Maybe the neighbors won’t notice if you always park something over it and only work at night
Thanks, I'm glad you liked the video.
As always great job and good call on the new cylinder, stay safe with that thing Moe !
Thanks, I'm sure I'll put this lift to good use.
You sure can get a lot of use out of that lift. Super quick and handy.
Thanks, I excited to try it out. Maybe rotate some tires or brakes.... Anything.
Nice job Moe the pull bar you made is really a neat idea!
Thanks, I'm sure I'll put this lift to good use.
What a screaming deal you got yourself on that lift! I officially now have lift envy! 😉
Hey Thanks. You can come over and use it anytime.
Thanks for the informative video on these type of lifts
Good video lots of imformation, and learning, thank you👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Brake cleaner cleans the driveway great
Another awesome video. You are a talented fixer. Hats off to you....
Hey Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
If your neighbors want a brake job or tire rotation, just charge them for it.
As the owner if a well used Snap-On lift I can state absolutely it's worth buying.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Great, great job! Love the practical solutions!
Thanks, Matt. -Moe
thanks
NICE SPANNER TOOL TRICK
Thanks, it got the job done.
You should scrape off those decks and re do them with "no skid".
Definitely on the to do list. I was thinking of putting down some new conveyor belting, but I didn't even think about non-skid bed liner paint. Good idea.
Nice score and repair thanks
Thanks Man. It's been a fun tool to own/use.
That thing is awesome. Your a handy dude. I need a neighbor like you. 👍👍
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Couldn't be happier for you! Give the dog a biscuit.
Thanks, I'm excited to use it.
Dude knows his stuff. MacGyver's got nothing on him.
They look pretty simple (engineering wise). Any concerns about general rust and snow pack near the breather fitting? Wouldn't it be better to install a return type hose to the top of the tank (above the fluid level) to contain the system as it were?
It is very simplistic. I plan to park over it, so snow around the breather shouldn't be an issue. However I like your idea and had a similar thing planned. I was going buy a new hydraulic hose and use the old one as a air vent to run a breather hose back into the dry garage. I was also going to add a set of quick release fittings to the get the main hydraulic hose out of the way when not in use and will simply coil up the 10ft breather hose so there will be an impossible path for moisture to travel. Upon raising the lift it will exhaust through the breather hose and kick out any moisture.
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well heck, it lifted the car. id call it a win! Considering if you should still put a jack stand under the lift?
If you go with the quick disconnects on the line let me know how it works out for you. I got a lift similar to yours but mine is 2 cycl. and I had to rebuild one cycl. as soon as I got it same thing wrong with it as yours. Mine has a safety latch but mine is controlled from the lift box it's just like a brake cable from a bicycle works good.
I have the quick disconnects ordered, I'll just need to install them. I'm curious to see how much air the introduce into the system, if any.
👍Really enjoyed this video👍
What a workhorse this lift could be!
Thx ✌️
Amazing deal ... you made work, Really great stuff in this vid. That lift will be valuable.
Thanks, I'm sure I'll put this lift to good use.
My dog has to destroy the stick as she brings it back too.
Great repair job on that lift. What you pay for that. Nice little lift. I have a bend pac lift in my garage . Use atf too.
I need some good rubber blocks for it, but am happy with the $300 I have invested.
sixtyfiveford Nice Set up
Great addition for fixing your vehicles! How do you like your power Max 30 plazma machine?? That's the brand I was thinking of buying. Great video and I see your 4 legged companion keeps you busy.
My first plasma cutter was a gigantic Snap-on unit from the 90's. It would barely cut through 1/8" all while drawing 50amps of 240volts. I quickly passed it along to the next owner within a few weeks of owning. I then had a Chinese one for years and the initial excitement was quickly diminished with the constant tinkering to keep it going. It only ran off of 120volts but tripled the power of the old Snap-on. Over the years of owning these cheaper units I've read endless forums and the Hypertherm kept coming up as the best by all the guys that use them for a living. It was expensive but over delivers unlike Chinese ones that may claim higher capacity but fall short. The day I got it I was cutting though 3/4"(even some 1", barely) plate even though it's only rated for max 5/8". I'm very happy with it and know it will hold it's value if I decide to buy it's bigger model(45xp) someday. Oh, and it's made in the USA.
the tow po tho...Awesome
It sounded like a siren that is dying at first lol but it always a good video
I just listened to it again, and you're right. Thanks.
Nice restoration. That is convenient to have, it will make rotating tires a cinch. PS- you must have the most tolerant wife in the world.