You'll want to see this Bendpak RJ-45 sliding bridge Jack!

I know this thread is about your great lift system, but could you comment on your detailing of the CS? The paint has a fantastic wet look - care to share your technique/products? Thanks

 

Thanks, I use your CS' finish as my model of perfection as I work on my 360.

 

Following Rick's lead, I just had mine installed today.

BendPak supplied the lift components:
BendPak HD-9
Rolling Bridge Jacks (two)
Lightweight ramps

I had to supply the cars myself:
2005 F430 F1
2007 SL55 w/ 030 Performance package

And yes, I like the color RED. And yes, they are both filthy. Lots of sitting outside while electrical work and painting was completed. And yes I know I still need to do the floor, but wanted the lift in first.

THANKS TO RICK FOR INITIATING THIS THREAD AND ANSWERING ALL MY QUESTIONS!

Now I'm going out to the garage with a good bourbon and sit and stare for the rest of the evening.

Cheers,
Kevin
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I installed the Eagle equivalent. Bridge jacks were $595 each, but are hand-pump jacks which then lock in place at the desired raise height. The hand-pump jacks raise the car super easy so not a problem vs. "push a button". The bridge jacks also came with pad extensions in case the vehicle you are lifting has more ground clearance than a normal car.
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Picked up a Campbell Hausfeld compressor today to go with the lift. 20 gallon, 2HP, 5.5 cfm@90PSI with oil lubricated motor and belt drive so it's pretty quiet. Already broken in and ready for work.

And my wife even helped me get it out of the jeep onto the lift for lowering and unpacking. Heck, she even went with me to buy it. I love that woman!
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Great setup
Do you have a single or double garage door

 

Hi guys, I'm new to this forum and getting ready to do a 4-post lift in my garage too. I had a question for Rick and the other RJ-45 jack owners. Without the side plate modification, how far above the height of the lift runners would the jack be in its lowest position? With the modified side plates, what does it bring this dimension down to and does the bottom of the jack then touch the floor when the lift is all the way down? Thanks in advance for the help.

 

Not to mention a very clean man-cave

 

Rick,
That 4,xxx mile CS looks brand new!

I've got the 4 poster already. This convinces me to go for the jacks. So $1250x2 plus $x for labor?
What is the spec on that roll up air hose I spy by the compressor?

Thanks a bunch for the great post.
PS. What cleaning system/wax are you using on the bendpac? HAHAHA

 

The cost of the 2 jacks is not too far from the price of a separate 2 post lift? If one has the space for another lift.
Ed

 

Nice setup and great for cleaning!

Detailing a car without taking the wheels off is like showering without lifting your arms.

 

I love this post. I am contemplating installing a lift in my new home, and this post really helped. Thanks again for sharing your experience.

 

Very practical lift setup. Would love to get one of those in my garage...

 

I purchased a Bendpak HD-9ST, along with an RJ-45, aluminum ramps and drip pans from GE Supply and had them deliver and install in Aug 2012. Love it, love it, love it!!! I ran the power and air through the ceiling to eliminate tripping hazards (air compressor is in a storage locker next to, but outside the garage for noise isolation). I have only 1 RJ-45, however I've been thinking about buying another one. I built a removable "step" that is flush to the left side, which gives me a bit more width in order to step out (or up) into (out of) a car on the lift.
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An alignment style lift with 2 center posts were always my first choice to work on.

Looks great guys!!!

 

Interesting solution.
I'm curious, why did you select a 4 post lift initially instead of a two post lift?

Cheers

Craig

 

I had a four-post lift when I lived in Virginia for my 365 GT 2+ 2 and MGA. When I moved to New Mexico a few years ago and built my working garage, I switched to a two-post lift. In my circumstances, I never used the four post for storing cars and didn't need the storage in the new garage, either. I also found that when I needed the lift, 95% of the time it was for doing some kind of wheels-off work, so the two-post better suited my needs. A Bendpak two-post is much cheaper than a Bendpak four-post + two bridge jacks.

This is the Bendpak XPR-9S-LP ("LP" means "low profile" for sports cars) w/ my new project on it.
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