Re: [Chrysler300] Car Lifts

["Jess" <jdmiklas@xxxx>]

I have two four post lifts, both about 1 year old - one is the Eagle SS
7000, the other is a Cytech "Double Park". When shopping I learned that all
these types of lifts are basically the same and are all based on the Eagle
unit (Many different named lifts ARE Eagle units with different decals)
EXCEPT for the Backyard Buddy which is indeed in a different league.

The differences are in quality. The Cytech unit has basically the same ramps
but with a little more lateral support. The ram and cylinder and the cables
are larger (read heavier duty) The post supports are designed slightly
different to avoid a hand injury with the ramps in motion etc. The hydraulic
motor had a slightly higher rating etc. This added up to a $400.00
difference in price.

For hobbyist use, the Eagle unit is plenty I think. For $2895.00 you get the
unit with a set of ramps, free choice of 110 or 220, a free upgrade to
aluminum ramps(aluminum is nice but they DO sag), powder coating and free
delivery. I unloaded the packaged units from the delivery truck with a fork
truck, but the driver said many folks simply open the package in the truck
and unload it piece by piece(a 30 minute job). Both units were easy to
assemble. My wife and I did the Cytech first - reading the directions and
using a floor jack - took about 4 hours. The Eagle unit took two hours since
I didn't need to read the directions again.

In my opinion, the "Perfect Park" you mentioned is very low end of scale -
Stay away from this brand.

Get the wide sliding jack tray.
The 220 powered unit is faster, but not twice as fast.

The Backyard Buddy unit is probably a better choice if using it for more
than hobby use. The ramps are SUBSTANTIALLY heavier duty . I originally
wanted one of these but it is over $1000.00 more delivered and I couldn't
get anyone to sell me one. At the time their web page was useless, the
salesmen couldn't agree on a final price (read commission conflicts) and
they couldn't give me a delivery date. (Got each of my lifts within 5 days
of order)

Good Luck

Jeff Miklas
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Warrener" <dwarrener@xxxx>
To: <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 11:25 AM
Subject: [Chrysler300] Car Lifts


> Does anyone have any suggestions / experience / recommendations on 4 post
> car lifts? I'm looking at Lifts Unlimited Perfect Park 7000, Eagle
> Equipment SS-7000 and Greg Smith Equipmert Pro Park 7. What options /
> accessories are necessary or desirable ? Is there a major advantage of a
> 220v power unit over a 110v unit. Thanks in advance for your input. Doug
> Warrener.
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