4 Post Lift- Directlift?

Anyone have any experience with Direct Lift 4 post lifts?

I have one and love it. I bought the 9000 pound one a few years ago. Stable and solid as a rock. I also have the 4500 pound rolling jack. It’s worth the investment. I just used it to install my Dana 60.

How is access to work on a vehicle from underneath?

Not bad, I had no issues with the project I was doing, as long as you you have the rolling jack. Your good.

You mean his correct?

https://directlift.com/product/pro-jack-4500/

I have a bend pak 4 post and use sliding trays with bottle jacks and jack stands when needed. We've done just about everything on it over the last 20 years. I will admit that front coil springs are sometimes easier done on the ground.

Bend Pak made in China now.... pass

Correct! Pricy but worth it.

That explains why I've heard terrible reviews from recent purchases...I figured something changed...

I’m pretty sure all lifts are made in China now, except for Mohawk? The Direct is a rebranded Rotary as they share the same manual and parts.

From Direct's website

Are any made in US...???

I bought their 7000 lb. rated four post lift from a local guy who had bought 20+units from them at the SEMA show to get a deal on them. Mine had sat outside in the snow and rain for two years before I bought it, it started leaking fluid out of the down lever button O ring On the second or third time I used it, I still need to fix that.
Beside it leaking I like it

https://mohawklifts.com/sales-suppo...bile-column-lift/where-is-the-lift-made/

mohawk is still made in amsterdam new york

Doesn't appear as though they offer a 4 post automotive lift though, BUMMER

I wouldn't think twice about buying a European made lift other than they are likely $$$$$ But Quality costs. Parts could also become an issue with the exception of Rotary

I like mine although I wish I'd bought the 9K vs the 7K, the extra width would be nice with my '14 Ram - I have only about 1/2" clearance on each side with that one, not enough post to post width. Having said that, I bought mine about 17 years ago so there's no guarantee there's anything but the name still the same nowadays. I have done all kinds of work on mine with no issues although I did bolt it down for extra stability.

how about a 4 post from www.backyardbuddy.com ? says made in USA .

How about?

https://www.wildfirelifts.com/

I have a backyard buddy for 10 years now with no regrets., they were built in the USA and with us steel. They offer both us made lifts and cheaper China version now. Its worth giving them a call.

Depends what your intensions are, storage or restoration/mechanical work. I have several 4 post drive on for all my finished cars, for restoration/mechanical, 2 post is the only way to go.

Mainly storage....some repair etc...

In that case, 4 post for sure.

Just finished installation of the Triumph 9000. Picked it up in Columbus. $3100 out the door. Perfect for my low ceiling.