No need to with this unit.

Roderick Thank you for the compliment.

Took care of that last season by the top link. 👍

Shawn, I haven’t had a chance yet. I will load one of my Jeeps Saturday and let you know.

@@davekwd12 awesome! Thank you!

@@shawnparris6512 Any word back from Advantage at this point?

@@davekwd12 Not yet. I have sent the representative several photos showing the flexing. He has submitted them to the engineers for review. My guess is that they all flex and I'm the only person who has noticed and checked the underside of the ramp with a straightedge. I just want to know I'm safe when using the lift!!

@@shawnparris6512 I get what you’re saying. I have been using mine now for a couple of years. From a BX tractor to a crew cab long bed diesel Chevy pickup truck any everything in between without any issues.

Shawn, I don’t have that on mine. I do see that the runway has a slight curve to them when loaded with a car. If you sight across the length of the runways on the top side you can see it front to back. I would believe this is the way it should be so as not to crack. It’s sort of the same principle as flex in a bridge. If if didn’t give it would break. Let me know what answer you receive from them please.

@@davekwd12 Thanks for the reply. Would you mind placing about a 2 or 3 foot straightedge running the direction of the ramps directly under where the front tire patch sits? It's easier to do underneath the ramp without the cylinder. I get a 'seesaw' effect with the straight edge placed on the bottom side of the ramp, below the tire patch. Thanks David!

@@shawnparris6512 As soon as I get the chance I’ll do that. I will attach a picture.

@@davekwd12 thanks so much!! I really appreciate it. Place the straight edge on the bottom side of the non powered track...directly underneath the tire patch. Thank you

James, I have lifted the F250 a couple of times. I no longer have that truck however the F150 limited is a little wider than the F250 was. I have also had a Chevy Durmax crew cab serval times now and experienced no problems whatsoever. The rolling air jacks are a must. You won't have any issues lifting your F250.

Seriously. Jack tray in rear with jack stands and air jack up front. Simple and safe.

@Mike Hawk I see the professor is in.

Lol ! No he didn't!😂

I don’t believe you can that would put the gap between the Runways for the drip trays to set in.

Good deal! You will love it. I couldn't be without it now!!

@@davekwd12 thank you, can I ask how was the assembly for you? I’ve been studying the video’s and hoping I can get most of it together with my engine hoist.

@@stevenbruce2659 Engine hoist and two guys and you should be able to put it together in a couple of hours. Watch the Advantage lift you tube vids. Real good info there! If I can be any help please let me know.

@@davekwd12 thank you very much!

Contact one of these guys and maybe they can find you a local customer. www.advantagelifts.com/pages/about

Absolutely. I believe back in 2013 when this was built it was put thru a little more quality control. I have only had one leak on this at the power beyond fitting I replaced the fittings and all is well. The mower deck 54" I just replaced the output shaft and pulley. The keyway sheared in half and left the pulley loose on the shaft which in turn took out the shaft. So in 9 years of ownership no to bad!

The Super duty had one tread width on ea side over the runway. Wasn’t any trouble tho.

JP It looks like you have a lot going on there. Massy builds a nice subcompact also. I grew up around using Massy farm tractor at the farm I worked at part time. When you get it cleaned up, you need to get a picture with that beautiful backdrop you have. I will be checking out your videos at first chance. Thank you for the input. Best of luck on your building projects. 👍

Hope the video helped you out😀

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqjcfKOnpM1sapI Just a little sound clip. Thanks for the question!

@@davekwd12 thank you! Nice shop.

Good luck. If so you'll be completely happy with it. I regret not doing it sooner..

@@davekwd12 Thanks - It went okay, he said it should be able to be done. The main issue is measuring space to see if the side garage motor will fit as the space there is a tight squeeze, so he's getting back to me on that. Unfortunately I do have to raise the garage door as expected so the overhead storage would have to go to waste and all that stuff would have to come down.. which idk if that negates anything since I dont want more clutter in the house/garage lol.10k installed for everything and that price point I'm just trying to debate if it's worth it or not.

@@TofuProductionCinema I am sure if you are like me, I spent many years on a creeper as a Diesel technician and was never happier to work overhead. No more cold floor. That doesn't sound like a hateful price considering today's inflation!! I picked mine up at the warehouse that is about 1 1/2 hrs from me. Myself and a buddy had it set up in a couple of hours. Let me know how you make out.

@@davekwd12 Awesome. Great info. Thanks much, David. I will, be safe.

Thanks Patrick. Congrats on your lift. The compressor being mounted up high is less vibration and noise. Rubber pads under the mounting feet helps also.

if it's the same manufacturer, why does Wildfire use roller bearings instead of bushings for the cable pulleys? I thought Wildfire was a copy cat...

Tom, see the link for supplier. www.acfgreenhouses.com/hd-venting-accessories.aspx

Darrin, The tank size is a 100gal. The garage is now insulated and the walls are completed. The space is 800sq ft with a 14' 6" ceiling. I keep it at 55 degrees at all times. It take about 10 min to bring it up to 70 degrees. It will run again in a couple of hours for about 5 min. It would depend on your insulation. They recommended 80,000 btu however i opted for the 100,000 btu because of my ceiling height. If you have any questions please let me know..

Thanks David. I'm going to install the same heater only 30,000 btu/hour as it was given to me new. My shop is actually a pole barn with open trusses but my work space is roughly 350 square feet, however, I do want to heat the whole shop as I have paints and the like as well as a loft with food storage. I'm pretty sure this heater will do it as I'm insulating the walls with high density commercial insulation, also and covering with 1/2 inch plywood, also given to me. I will most likely insulate the roof as well. Thank you for the video, it was very informative. What I really wanted to know is the size of your propane tank, which you answered. I was already leaning toward the 100 pound as I don't want to get propane every month and I'm only going to be running the heater about 5 months out of the year or so. Take care and God bless. Happy COVID free new year.

I would say that would work fine I haven’t tried mine.

Thank you for the compliment. Believe it or not it is now 8 years old and still looking new!

If you are using in a busy schedule. That me be money well spent. Thanks for watching

Thank you for watching. It’s a god send to have such a great place to tinker around.

I installed one in my 1-car garage and will be posting a video series on it starting Monday 12-27-2021

Your welcome

Thank you very much! I do my best to maintain and clean all my vehicles. If you take care of them they will take care of you. 👍 Thank you for watching the vid.

EJ They made me a good deal so I purchased the air jack with the savings. They had a show coming up at the Carlisle PA in a couple weeks but they gave me the show price at that time. They also gave me a discount on the aluminum inserts after the sale.

Eddie, I believe it was the GP9 if memory serves me correct. The lift was packed in a steel frame work that you would need to unbolt the runways. The only scratches was on the bottom of the lift plates that ended up on the floor anyway. The only other scratches was around the bolt holes that would attach it to the floor if you do so. All in all I was very pleased with the packaging. Yes this lift is made over seas. And again what lifts aren’t anymore. BENDPAK is imported also. Thank you for watching and the comments. If I can be of anymore help please let me know.

@@davekwd12 Thanks for the quick reply David! I’m kind of torn in the middle... BP is local and I can easily pick it up where I’d have to have the Advantage shipped, motor freight and risk truckers damage. I like the idea of supporting American and going with Advantages parent company, Steel Valley too. Maybe that’s why I haven’t bought one in the last two years of trying to decide. Thanks again for your input, I really appreciate it!

@@eddiew4063 No problem. Hope you find the right one for you. You are going to love using it no matter what you decide. No more laying on a creeper. 👌

1/2" piping to heater.

110v circuit. Low voltage tstat.

Thank you for the comments.

Sam, See link. modine.worksmartsuite.com/PORTAL/io_modules/IOGETIMAGE.php?type=stream&filename=6-583.pdf Thank you..

Ricky, The tank has a single regulator. I will send a pic 1st chance I get.

Trevor, On the inside half of the thimble I took some of the OSB for the walls and cut out a hole to fit the diameter of the round part of the thimble. Cut a hole on the outside wall and siding just a hair bigger than the diameter of the thimble. Slide outside half of the thimble thru from outside into the inside half and attach with a couple self tapping screws on the two half’s. Attach the inner thimble face to the wall OSB with a couple of wood screws with washers. Use OSI sealer for an adhesive / caulk on the exterior to match the siding. Thanks for the positive comment. Hope this helps. Check over your install instructions carefully to avoid any fire hazards. This will be the 2nd winter and couldn’t be happier with the unit. If you have anymore questions please let me know.

I don't believe I have. I will get one up as soon as I can.

Glad to help

I used the same thing - an inexpensive drywall lift worked great. Or you can rent one. But amazingly, it cost less to buy one at Harbor Freight than to rent one.

@@Calamity_Jack Glad you found some useful information on the video. Thank you for watching.

Steve, It is not loud at all. I will get you a clip of it running ASAP. Thank you for the compliment.

What a wonderful feeling the first time you use it.

I had to grease them with a spray lube and now they work fine. I used fluid film. you can pick it up at Advance auto parts.

@@davekwd12 Just to clarify, after you lubed them, do the wheels spin? Or does that just make it easier to slide them along the rails? I have the same problem where the wheels aren't spinning and it takes quite a bit of effort to slide the jack along the rails.

Brian, The lube seemed to do the trick. I used fluid film brand.

How do you like the manual jack for lifting though? I am tempted for tire rotation on a tracked car.