Thanks to this video I pulled the trigger on the Ammco version of this lift. None of the parts of my 12k 16x L lift were so heavy that I couldn't lift one end by hand but a 2 ton cherry picker helped a lot. I anchored one post completely plumb and true, set the top ram bar between 2 posts and positioned and plumbed everything on that hydraulic side. Then I setup and installed the alone posts with crossbars setup. The only negative of my installation is my floor was not level at all but this lift absorbed 1.75" max difference between 2 posts. This design is way over engineered and the main benefit is the car runners can be positioned with almost any distance between them just by loosening 4 u-bolts at benchtop height. I have marks for my truck and my cars/suvs. I plan to use it for my motorcycle as well. Since I haven't modified my ceiling height I use it as a mezzanine for tools on wheels and park a vehicle under it. I've done 3 oil changes and it is so nice to be able to just roll around on a shop chair to work underneath and inspect the whole underside much easier than sliding on cardboard on the ground. I use 2 HF stabilizers for 2-post lifts as a safety backup but I think it is not necessary. The movement of chains and hydraulics give you a lot of confidence. I didn't get bridge jacks but after using it I don't think I want to give up any of the 16' length for bridge jack and not being able to go to full height they probably would just be in the way. I plan to use a Vevor 5 ton airbag jack with jack stands for lifting stuff off the lift for tire changes, etc. If I didn't get this type of lift I would have waited for a deal on an Advantage 4-post lift, I like that wrap around the post design, the cables are not as inspiring as chain but the lock system is nice. I had a used 2-post lift actually and sold if for a little more than I paid for my 4-post lift. I ended up passing on my 2-post lift because it required so much more work to install including removing and installing new concrete. I also wasn't a fan of getting low to the ground all the time to position the lift arms. 4-post for me is more convenient with a minimal amount of negatives. If I need to remove my truck cab or drop an engine out from a car I'm a bit out of luck maybe but I can live with that.
I just installed the same lift I got from Worth new. Did it by myself also. No issues. Instructions were great, easy to follow, and the unit is very well built. Good easy to use safety features. We're using it on a ranch to maintain multiple pieces of equipment from a 10,000lb tractor, track loader, mini excavator, side by sides, mowers, pick up trucks, etc. Highly recommend Worth.
I just want to say thank you so much for this video because I bought a lift off of Facebook marketplace where a shop dismantled the lift and just gave me everything with no instructions and I had to figure this out at my house with just one picture of the lift lol found your video and it helped tremendously! I like your creativity at least - I did have a tractor to move everything around lol I really don’t see how anyone would be able to assemble without some type of forklift or tractor…
I sat through all 12.5 minutes of this just to see how the chains went together but that’s the part you left out. If you have another video showing this or even a diagram drawn on paper would be helpful. I bought this same lift disassembled and don’t know how the chains are routed. Thanks
Don - That is confusing. When I get home tonight, I will make a quick video that highlights that for you and post it on this channel. It is pretty straight forward. Matt
I recently bought a used Forward ETW12000 4 post lift, looks identical to this one. can you send a video of the safety latch mechanism and how it operates? i think I am missing some parts
@@paulspears-sb5dowhich safety mechanism? The main one is the tooth ratchet thing that runs horizontally along where the ram is. Also, each leg has a steel rod and if it were to drop quickly it would lock onto that, but those normally just slide and you don't have to do anything unless they're is an emergency.
Love your video. I just got the same 4 post lift. Reason why I was looking at the videos cause I can't seem to get the Brake/locking device to release. I would appreciate it if you could show a video of how the chain is ran or how those locks work
The locking thing is just a simple pole device. Yours probably just needs grease. I'm not around it right now, but when I get back home again, I'll take a look and let you know.
OLD video to comment on, but you NEVER install/ bolt to concrete over a "seam or crack", AND min. distance should be at least 6" away from any seam or crack. Hopefully you did not have any failures or issues.
Definitely something to consider, but I didn't have a choice (I should have had the crack placed somewhere else). Fortunately, I have not had any problems at all - not a single crack anywhere. It was specially poured high strength concrete and extra thick.
While I agree with this recommendation, I think it is less critical on the a 2-post install. On the 4-post, almost all forces are pushing down, unlike the 2-post where you will have the cantilever forces that will want to pull up potentially. For anyone installing a 2-post, heed Taylor Hydraulics warning.
Do you think anchoring to the floor is really necessary? Maybe 4 posts are made to be movable, they even sell them with wheels you can attach to move them around. There's a 12k worth for sale here, just not sure I could put it up, my shop is finished inside, nowhere to put the winches like you used.
I have the same lift also. I just stripped and re-painted everything and just have to set it up. The inside of my shop is finished also so I bought the cheap 1000lb rated furniture dollies from harbor freight and put them under the runners and top beam to move them around. It works really good!
@@lukehartman3775 big nope on that one from him lol, listen i got a gray lift 12k seems to be similar to the worth I’ll try and see if i can get images and video and send to you
@@ExcaliburTTP could I get a copy of that since I’m trying to install a very similar lift made by grand inc out of ft worth. I think they’ve gone out of business so I can’t find a diagram or bidet to show how the chains are connected
Thanks to this video I pulled the trigger on the Ammco version of this lift. None of the parts of my 12k 16x L lift were so heavy that I couldn't lift one end by hand but a 2 ton cherry picker helped a lot. I anchored one post completely plumb and true, set the top ram bar between 2 posts and positioned and plumbed everything on that hydraulic side. Then I setup and installed the alone posts with crossbars setup. The only negative of my installation is my floor was not level at all but this lift absorbed 1.75" max difference between 2 posts. This design is way over engineered and the main benefit is the car runners can be positioned with almost any distance between them just by loosening 4 u-bolts at benchtop height. I have marks for my truck and my cars/suvs. I plan to use it for my motorcycle as well. Since I haven't modified my ceiling height I use it as a mezzanine for tools on wheels and park a vehicle under it. I've done 3 oil changes and it is so nice to be able to just roll around on a shop chair to work underneath and inspect the whole underside much easier than sliding on cardboard on the ground. I use 2 HF stabilizers for 2-post lifts as a safety backup but I think it is not necessary. The movement of chains and hydraulics give you a lot of confidence. I didn't get bridge jacks but after using it I don't think I want to give up any of the 16' length for bridge jack and not being able to go to full height they probably would just be in the way. I plan to use a Vevor 5 ton airbag jack with jack stands for lifting stuff off the lift for tire changes, etc. If I didn't get this type of lift I would have waited for a deal on an Advantage 4-post lift, I like that wrap around the post design, the cables are not as inspiring as chain but the lock system is nice.
I had a used 2-post lift actually and sold if for a little more than I paid for my 4-post lift. I ended up passing on my 2-post lift because it required so much more work to install including removing and installing new concrete. I also wasn't a fan of getting low to the ground all the time to position the lift arms. 4-post for me is more convenient with a minimal amount of negatives. If I need to remove my truck cab or drop an engine out from a car I'm a bit out of luck maybe but I can live with that.
I just installed the same lift I got from Worth new. Did it by myself also. No issues. Instructions were great, easy to follow, and the unit is very well built. Good easy to use safety features. We're using it on a ranch to maintain multiple pieces of equipment from a 10,000lb tractor, track loader, mini excavator, side by sides, mowers, pick up trucks, etc. Highly recommend Worth.
How is the best way to adjust the chains/safety rods after getting everything set up?
I just want to say thank you so much for this video because I bought a lift off of Facebook marketplace where a shop dismantled the lift and just gave me everything with no instructions and I had to figure this out at my house with just one picture of the lift lol found your video and it helped tremendously!
I like your creativity at least - I did have a tractor to move everything around lol I really don’t see how anyone would be able to assemble without some type of forklift or tractor…
Awesome. That was the point. How much did you pay for it?
@@mbrenengen $2000 it’s a 15,000 pound is what I’m told but everything online looks like it’s an 18,000 pound Challenger 44018
@@mbrenengen How is the best way to adjust the chains/safety rods after getting everything set up?
@@hunterm.172 Put some blocks under the cross beams to take the weight off the chains, then adjust.
Never showed the hydraulic hook up wondering how that goes I have a similar lift
I sat through all 12.5 minutes of this just to see how the chains went together but that’s the part you left out. If you have another video showing this or even a diagram drawn on paper would be helpful. I bought this same lift disassembled and don’t know how the chains are routed. Thanks
Don - That is confusing. When I get home tonight, I will make a quick video that highlights that for you and post it on this channel. It is pretty straight forward. Matt
Here is your video Don: ruclips.net/video/40A6WFMPbdI/видео.html
I recently bought a used Forward ETW12000 4 post lift, looks identical to this one. can you send a video of the safety latch mechanism and how it operates? i think I am missing some parts
See if this video shows what you need
ruclips.net/video/40A6WFMPbdI/видео.htmlsi=nlJuYmn_ooXqdDjb
Thank you for the reply, I am looking for information on how to release the safety mechanism to lower it
@@paulspears-sb5dowhich safety mechanism? The main one is the tooth ratchet thing that runs horizontally along where the ram is. Also, each leg has a steel rod and if it were to drop quickly it would lock onto that, but those normally just slide and you don't have to do anything unless they're is an emergency.
The tooth ratchet part, can you show how it releases?
Love your video. I just got the same 4 post lift. Reason why I was looking at the videos cause I can't seem to get the Brake/locking device to release. I would appreciate it if you could show a video of how the chain is ran or how those locks work
The locking thing is just a simple pole device. Yours probably just needs grease. I'm not around it right now, but when I get back home again, I'll take a look and let you know.
I just got a Grand lift my self rated at 20,000 lbs I'm not looking forward to moving its huge ramps. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome job for doing it by yourself. I have a similar hoist by Forward. I'm just waiting for the weather to warm up then hopefully I can set it up.
Flyshifting Forever Just be careful. There are many things that can kill you.
OLD video to comment on,
but you NEVER install/ bolt to concrete over a "seam or crack", AND min. distance should be at least 6" away from any seam or crack. Hopefully you did not have any failures or issues.
Definitely something to consider, but I didn't have a choice (I should have had the crack placed somewhere else). Fortunately, I have not had any problems at all - not a single crack anywhere. It was specially poured high strength concrete and extra thick.
@@mbrenengen as long as it last and safe to use. I am in the lift repair business so just threw that out there. Take care, Tom in NV.
While I agree with this recommendation, I think it is less critical on the a 2-post install. On the 4-post, almost all forces are pushing down, unlike the 2-post where you will have the cantilever forces that will want to pull up potentially.
For anyone installing a 2-post, heed Taylor Hydraulics warning.
Do you think anchoring to the floor is really necessary? Maybe 4 posts are made to be movable, they even sell them with wheels you can attach to move them around.
There's a 12k worth for sale here, just not sure I could put it up, my shop is finished inside, nowhere to put the winches like you used.
I have the same lift also. I just stripped and re-painted everything and just have to set it up. The inside of my shop is finished also so I bought the cheap 1000lb rated furniture dollies from harbor freight and put them under the runners and top beam to move them around. It works really good!
@@matts9141 would you have a install manule for this lift and if so is there a way you could copy it for me. Thanks in advanced
@@lukehartman3775 I need a manual as well or a video showing how the chains are connected
very impressive lots of work to get in place I'm waiting on my worth lift at the moment
I have a lift that looks just like this one.I am having problems getting air out of my hydrolic system.Any ideas?
I don't but bleeding the air out of a hydraulic system must be common.I am sure there is a video.
I found 1 of these lifts $500 and thinking of getting it, how is it holding up thanks for your post
Get it. It has been great and so useful.
I was wondering if you had a install manual for the lift and if you do would you be willing to copy it for me?
sorry. no manual.
@@mbrenengen OK thanks you.
@@mbrenengen if I need help on the chains could you make a video on the rout they take we just got it home and going to start installing tomarrow.
@@lukehartman3775 big nope on that one from him lol, listen i got a gray lift 12k seems to be similar to the worth I’ll try and see if i can get images and video and send to you
@@ExcaliburTTP could I get a copy of that since I’m trying to install a very similar lift made by grand inc out of ft worth. I think they’ve gone out of business so I can’t find a diagram or bidet to show how the chains are connected