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rsavage · 10-10-2013, 06:58 PM

I recently purchased a used Rotary two post asymetrical lift from a local company that inspects, services, and installs lifts. I had planned to buy a new lift from Greg Smith and install it myself, but after looking at the used American made lifts this local guy had, along with the parts availability, I decided to go with the used. I had his crew install it and ended up less than what just the Chinese Greg Smith lift would have cost. They installed new cables, sheaves, and it had new sliders in it. Had to double up rafters and remove joists in one bay to give me cathedral ceiling height prior to install.

Maximus · 10-10-2013, 08:40 PM

Wow, I was half way through the first paragraph before I figured out that the lift was the 2-post, and not a suspension lift! LOL, The lift looks great, I have been looking at getting one for years, but I have to build a shop for it first...

Congrats! and that's a clean blazer you have hanging on it too!

Ole Beater · 10-10-2013, 08:51 PM

I thought the same thing then when he mention sheaves and pulleys I figured it out. Either way an American made lift is better than Chinese.

71jimmy · 10-10-2013, 09:19 PM

WOW

Can board members come over and use it?

I want one too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rsavage · 10-12-2013, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 71jimmy

WOW

Can board members come over and use it?

I want one too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sure, but it's a really long drive

Chulisohombre · 10-12-2013, 11:25 PM

Very nice lift and pretty nice assortment of vehicles from your sig.

BBrendal · 10-13-2013, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

Sure, but it's a really long drive

Im on my way now!

rsavage · 10-12-2013, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximus

Wow, I was half way through the first paragraph before I figured out that the lift was the 2-post, and not a suspension lift! LOL, The lift looks great, I have been looking at getting one for years, but I have to build a shop for it first...

Congrats! and that's a clean blazer you have hanging on it too!

Thanks. I could have been a little more descriptive in the title.

**richard2717** · 10-13-2013, 07:41 PM

I ended up doing the same thing. I had intentions of getting the atlas 15K lift at Greg Smith in Newark DE whe nI came across a 9k lift right here in town. Guy was moving and had no room for it. was like brand new and got it for about a grand. Got one of the blazers on it now. Your blazer is still looking good. Hope one of mine gets there some day.

rsavage · 10-13-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by richard2717

I ended up doing the same thing. I had intentions of getting the atlas 15K lift at Greg Smith in Newark DE whe nI came across a 9k lift right here in town. Guy was moving and had no room for it. was like brand new and got it for about a grand. Got one of the blazers on it now. Your blazer is still looking good. Hope one of mine gets there some day.

That's exactly where I was going to pick one up on my car trailer when I visited my daughter (she lives in Newark DE). I was just going to get a 9000lb overhead. Yours will get finished - if you stop buying trucks

How many are you up to now?

**richard2717** · 10-13-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

That's exactly where I was going to pick one up on my car trailer when I visited my daughter (she lives in Newark DE). I was just going to get a 9000lb overhead. Yours will get finished - if you stop buying trucks

How many are you up to now?

How far is that trip for you? I liked the atlas lift and it seemed rock solid i just didnt havethe bills to lay out for it at the time, then I happened on the one I did end up with. I am still a little leary of the 2 post lift when I have my dually on it but with the support stands front and back I make due.

I have actually started to get back to business. I stripped the black 71 down to the tub and frame. I may have the green 72 sold. Guess I will know for sure when I see the money. LOL

Been meaning to ask ya how the cap decals are holding up? It was my 1st time messing with it.

rsavage · 10-14-2013, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by richard2717

How far is that trip for you? I liked the atlas lift and it seemed rock solid i just didnt havethe bills to lay out for it at the time, then I happened on the one I did end up with. I am still a little leary of the 2 post lift when I have my dually on it but with the support stands front and back I make due.

I have actually started to get back to business. I stripped the black 71 down to the tub and frame. I may have the green 72 sold. Guess I will know for sure when I see the money. LOL

Been meaning to ask ya how the cap decals are holding up? It was my 1st time messing with it.

It's about 400 miles. We usually visit a couple of times a year and they get up here 3 or 4 times. We are going to have a new grandson come January, so we will be driving down more often so says the wife.
The decals have held up really well and look like new. I have actually had a few people notice them and ask where I got them. Take care.

**jaros44sr** · 10-14-2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

It's about 400 miles. We usually visit a couple of times a year and they get up here 3 or 4 times. We are going to have a new grandson come January, so we will be driving down more often so says the wife.
The decals have held up really well and look like new. I have actually had a few people notice them and ask where I got them. Take care.

Thats funny, my son ends up by you, and your daughter ends up by me. Congrats on the grandson. Let me know when you pas through, maybe we can meet up

**richard2717** · 10-14-2013, 10:55 AM

Congrats on the Grandson as well

rsavage · 10-15-2013, 07:21 AM

I think we are going to be coming down for a weekend in November. I'll PM you when plans are clear.

10-10-2013, 06:58 PM	#1
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Lift installed I recently purchased a used Rotary two post asymetrical lift from a local company that inspects, services, and installs lifts. I had planned to buy a new lift from Greg Smith and install it myself, but after looking at the used American made lifts this local guy had, along with the parts availability, I decided to go with the used. I had his crew install it and ended up less than what just the Chinese Greg Smith lift would have cost. They installed new cables, sheaves, and it had new sliders in it. Had to double up rafters and remove joists in one bay to give me cathedral ceiling height prior to install. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

10-10-2013, 08:40 PM	#2
Maximus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 672	Re: Lift installed Wow, I was half way through the first paragraph before I figured out that the lift was the 2-post, and not a suspension lift! LOL, The lift looks great, I have been looking at getting one for years, but I have to build a shop for it first... Congrats! and that's a clean blazer you have hanging on it too! __________________ 1955 2nd Series 3100 - 400 Pontiac / BW Super T-10 4-Speed 1972 K5 Blazer 350 Auto 4x4 1928 Ford Model A Tudor

10-10-2013, 08:51 PM	#3
Ole Beater Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St Petersburg, Florida Posts: 154	Re: Lift installed I thought the same thing then when he mention sheaves and pulleys I figured it out. Either way an American made lift is better than Chinese.

10-10-2013, 09:19 PM	#4
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: Lift installed WOW Can board members come over and use it? I want one too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

10-12-2013, 11:25 PM	#6
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Lift installed Very nice lift and pretty nice assortment of vehicles from your sig.

10-13-2013, 07:41 PM	#9
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,091	Re: Lift installed I ended up doing the same thing. I had intentions of getting the atlas 15K lift at Greg Smith in Newark DE whe nI came across a 9k lift right here in town. Guy was moving and had no room for it. was like brand new and got it for about a grand. Got one of the blazers on it now. Your blazer is still looking good. Hope one of mine gets there some day. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

10-14-2013, 10:55 AM	#14
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,091	Re: Lift installed Congrats on the Grandson as well __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

10-15-2013, 07:21 AM	#15
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Lift installed I think we are going to be coming down for a weekend in November. I'll PM you when plans are clear. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7



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