BendPak MD6XP | Scissor Lift Review

I feel extraordinarily blessed to have a lift. I purchased this Bendpak MD6XP from Northern Tool way back in 2015. It was on sale for Christmas and I had been saving up for a lift. It was just over $2,000 shipped. From the date of delivery forward, my mind was blown. I had been out of the auto business for a while and working on the ground was getting old, plus it’s hard. This lift really made things so much simpler. I was dealing with a short-height garage at just under 8’ tall and this allowed me to get a car up high enough to be workable. I really feel these lifts are underappreciated among car enthusiasts. Even given its shortfalls after purchasing a 2-post lift for my current garage that’s 14’ tall I couldn’t sell the Bendpak. It’s just too useful. Thanks for watching!
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Side note- This DIY is not intended as instructional content. It is merely entertainment for you to do what you wish with. I’m just a guy with an awesome beard doing stuff I love. This content should not be used as a substituted for the advise of an appropriately qualified and licensed professional.

[@truthboomertruthbomber5125]

I’ve got a tip for everybody with a scissor lift. You can buy 5000 psi rated hydraulic quick disconnect fittings that have a 1/4” NPTF female thread. With the appropriate adapter fittings you can unbolt you pump hose from the lift and insert your new QD fittings and Shazam !! No more hose in the way. You can roll the pump cart over to a corner so it’s completely out of the way. While you are buying the fittings also buy the plugs to cap off the disconnected fittings. The main issue you will have is identifying the factory fitting on the end of the hose. My Atlas lift used a BSPP iirc. Unreal that a Chinese lift would use British pattern , imperial thread fittings. The simple way to ID this particular fitting is the 19 TPI. No other fitting pattern ( SAE, DIN, ETC) uses 19 TPI in the 1/4” nptf size. There are a lot of vids out there about IDing hydraulic fittings so educate your self.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Great Tip! I've always wondered about this.

[@weldingjunkie]

One more leak point tho. They don’t last I use them daily

[@taurusbullykamp4010]

This is pointless unless u doing wheels and suspension

[@longfade]

Haha! What a genius.

[@corey6393]

I bought a 2 year old MD6XP for $1500 back in '08. It is the single best tool investment I have ever made. I mostly work on old VW's. so the blocking of the center of the car doesn't matter much. But it is very handy for any type of vehicle. I have 9'4" ceilings, and can lift my full size Chevy to almost 4' with no problem. These things are so nice for tire and brake work, oil changes, etc. And, it can be rolled out to the driveway for pressure washing under old junk cars that I pull out of the woods for rebuilding. I generally don't do much work directly under the center ofmy cars where the lift itself is in the way. Some exhaust work, but I don't even bother trying to drop a transmission. I also built a rolling stool to sit on while working under there, and some kneeling pads so my knees are not directly on the hard concrete. If I had a taller ceiling, I would likely have a two post, but I have what I have, so I work with it. For low cars I do the same as in the video. No big deal. My stock height 95 Subaru Legacy hits the catalytic converter right at the center locking mechanism, but I only need a plank on one side to make the car clear. One more great thing about these is they make a great adjustable height work table. I built a plywood top with a frame around the bottom that fits over the lift perfectly. It serves and lawnmower/snowblower service station, engine teardown/build table, and outfeed for my table saw. Even built a few cabinets on it over the years. I highly recommend these for those with height/space limitations. The advantages for outweigh the drawbacks.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

This is great insight. With the work table it also works as an adjustable loading platform for a truck too. To lift heavy stuff in, or drag stuff out of the truck onto the platform to lower down to the ground. Think engines, heavy furniture or refrigerators or just about anything else you can get on there.

[@corey6393]

@@DrivingForwardBuilds Yep. I have loaded/unloaded everything from lawnmowers to snow machines. Even a 400 pound wood stove! They are very useful, especially being somewhat portable.

[@xXxLolerTypxXx]

I was surprised that you only have 61 subscribers, your video makes it look like your channel is a lot bigger! You have 62 now :)

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Wow, thank you!

[@johnellis1952]

Keeping this lift as a supplemental lift for specific jobs (i.e. tires, brakes, suspension, some interior work, etc.) is the perfect decision. I would consider recessing it into the concrete floor to eliminate the need for ramps and to make the space usable for regular parking. Having both lifts is the ideal set-up...lucky you!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

I would drop it into the concrete but with post tension floors that turns into a disaster real fast.

[@themechanician7526]

I've had the Atlas version of this lift since 2008 and have also done all types of car mods & maintenance. Audi clutch jobs, engine - out work, exhaust systems, brakes, summer - winter tires..... I agree with all pros & cons. At the end of the day, if you don't have ceiling height and you've had it with working on jack stands, these type of lifts will serve you well. Biggest vehicle I've had on mine is a 95 Chevy 2500HD.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks for sharing

[@crazyloco8844]

Awesome!! I like the way you explain "everything". Nicely done.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Very much appreciated.

[@456creaper]

Thanks for this wonderful insight man. I love your way of presenting!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks. I really appreciate that.

[@gsmith207]

Ditto that. Great job. Must’ve excelled in class at presentations! Nooice

[@Rootythe1st]

Some really useful info on the pros and cons i hadn't thought of thanks best review ive seen on this type of lift.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@projectv12bmw66]

really nice honest review of this scissor lift. Thanks!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidc-l9174]

For more than a year now I’ve been ruminating about which lift to get for my garage. I’m lucky, I have a really big garage, but I only have 9 foot ceilings. Have been focused on the MaxJax but I’m pretty sure you’ve just convinced me to go with this (or another) scissor lift instead. Thanks for the great video, and you really hit all the meaningful pros and cons.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Good luck with choosing. Either way in the end a lift changes everything.

[@leetos.4915]

This is the portable lift of all portable lifts without compromising your back I been looking for…great review thanx a million

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Hope you love it!

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Great info dissecting the ins and outs/Pros and Cons of this product. Just shared it.. Thank You. Happy Early New Year's day to you.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks! Happy New Year :-)

[@sjohnson574]

I've been wondering about these. Thanks for the video you've answered a lot of my questions.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

I’m glad it helped. I really struggled to find info on them way back when I bought mine.

[@im58woody]

This was a great video presentation! Well spoken, easy to follow, and very informative. I’m finishing my 4 car garage interior design and I’m considering something like this.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Awesome. Thanks.

[@joehoffrage]

Ditto! Great explanation!

[@NAugustyniak]

I have previously had the pleasure of having a setup like your current shop with a seperate bay and 2 post arrangement. I have since moved to a home with a smaller garage and am forced to consider the space advantages of the scissor lift. I have tons of suspension work to do on a track car and I think your video alone changed my mind from a current 7K BendPak MaxJax to the MD-6XP. Thanks for the excellent video! You're a godsend. After taking measurements, my Ram and my Mustang would fit in my garage, even with it up in the air. It's a huge find and I will certainly sacrifice some of the engine/trans convenience. Huge thanks again!!!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

I’m glad I could help. Sounds like exciting times ahead.

[@davew7133]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Really clear, very articulate, and very balanced.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@turnscrew3999]

Great video I’ve had the scissor lift since 2017 my back is very happy

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

That's awesome.

[@txman951]

I've watched so many reviews of these scissor lifts and this one by far was the best. Thank you again

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Wow thanks!

[@dcrasta]

Great review, sweet car. Happy Holidays and Thank you

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Happy holidays! Thanks!

[@teslatrackdays2819]

Super helpful. Been considering a lift at home and learned a ton about the considerations.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@bradnettekoven2837]

Excellent informative review,,,,not a lot of wasted words. Thanks

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@artimusbill]

Nice video. Enjoyed the details and perspective. Subscribed.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks for the sub!

[@johnmccarthy2268]

This was a very informative video, thanks!!!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@williamwade7059]

Exactly what I needed to see, Subscribed

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Awesome!

[@themagstory3373]

Great review! Thanks for all the info.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sevenpaulperalta929]

At first, I thought about the negatives too, but after your description I think this may be a great option for me!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Awesome. Glad to be able to help.

[@nsarboc]

Fantastic video, thank you!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thank you too!

[@cdk68]

Bendpak owner here for all the same reasons, my garage layout encouraged me to detach the power unit and attach it to the garage wall near the lift. Combined with quick connects it helps with clutter.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

That is awesome!

[@stevesperbeck576]

I have the Harbour freight scissor lift and I love it, bought it second hand off of a lady whose husband passed away and got a great deal vs a new one. It wasn't hurt any, it was fully assembled, I brought it home and started using it immediately.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

That’s awesome.

[@LP_REALITY]

Great vid! Sick E39 too. Man you’ve done a ton to it.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks a ton!

[@pjpankratz8829]

I had one and had the same love/hate relationship with it. I ran the same wooden ramps and being in a small 2 car garage it did make it hard to store things underneath and still have room to open the garage in the winter. It was great and did not regret it. I've since moved and now have a 3 car with 12ft ceilings so a HD-7W is what I have my eye on and hoping prices will come back to earth soon. I do only light work - no more engine out type projects. having the ability to park underneath it will be awesome. Great video BTW!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks for the comment!

[@lolux6577]

I wouldn’t hold your breath on prices coming down

[@bobd9868]

The ramps were a no go for me. I hammered out part of my floor, dug down and repoured so that’s it flush with the floor.

[@megas4456]

Great review... and love the E39 track car.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks. It's a unique track car for sure! Draws a bit of attention in the paddock.

[@Bavarian_M]

Great video and beautiful M5

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks a lot!

[@zmanvideo1]

thank you so much for the excellent review!!!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@funfunnystuff]

Great video, great info. I like the video length, long video but doesn't feel drug out. Just said everything that needed to be said.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks a lot. I really do appreciate that you took the time to watch and even more so to comment!

[@michaelpemantel1970]

Very informative,I'll be looking into getting one for me & my brother-in-law. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks! Have fun with it!!

[@donholmes4550]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@kuladeeluxe]

Excellent video, beautiful E39

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks a lot!

[@High_Tech_Mountain]

Appreciate this video. THank you very much for your review!!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@terrencewalker9468]

Informative video. Thanks for this.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donahartsr.319]

You just helped me decide to get one thank you.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Awesome.

[@johnSR32]

Great video. I'm in need of one of these

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks for the comment. Hope you're able to get one! Good luck!

[@Hulley29]

Great vid! I have mine ordered and hopefully it should be here within a couple weeks. I have an air cooled 911 so this will be perfect for me.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

It's gonna be a lot of fun to have. Congrats!

[@BruceLyeg]

I have the same lift and love it. Great video

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks 👍

[@keltechindustries20901]

This video sold me. I was wonder if it have enough to lift my bmw and low behold moment at intro it was confirmed. Thank you sir I am definitely going to buy this.

[@agentwithabeard]

Awesome! Have fun with the new found experience. This lift was a game-changer for me.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Guess I responded from my other channel.... whoops.

[@dingodave3966]

I wish you were my neighbour. Lol. That beard, I bloody love it. Oh, the lift, yeah I like it. So many great uses you mentioned. Pros and cons to everything. Great set up you have. Awesome!!!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks 👍

[@bobd9868]

One key thing to remember with these lifts, you need to go “up” to go down. With an SUV, It can be really close to not being able to do that (like roof rack pressing into the sheetrock).

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

That would for sure put you in a "bind". So glad I've come close but not yet been stuck. You need about 1-1/2" to clear the locks.

[@tony5006]

@@DrivingForwardBuilds I drive a convertible, as does my wife. In the garage we have if the roof and door windows are down it does give me whole lot more space to lift. The one I bought has 5 stages of "locks".

[@walter.bellini]

Thank you for the video, really good info

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@autofanaticcars]

Great review

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks!

[@mrblack61]

I think this style lift lends itself really well to using the 'Diy wooden wheel cribs' that go under the wheels, would make any trans/exhaust work with the car up on cribs and lift lowered off a breeze. As an ex body guy I really appreciate the access to the sides and sills (rockers). Thanks for the walkaround, you've helped me make my mind up 🙂👍

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Right on. Thanks for the comment.

[@motorhead4875]

Outstanding E39!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thank you!

[@jakeeames725]

Looking at this lift for mostly my e46 what a nice surprise!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

It should work out great. As mentioned in some other comments the lift points are right at the edge with BMW but still work well.

[@pinkysgarage4517]

Thanks for an informative video!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markjohnson5081]

I have the same lift and did the exact same things: wooden ramps to increase clearance, marked the lock locations, and put down steel runners. I love this lift. Two tips: one, get a small mechanics stool with wheels. Perfect height. Second, if you need to do a big job with the centre of the vehicle, like install a transfer case on a big K5 Chevy Blazer, use the lift to lift the vehicle up, put jackstands under each corner of the vehicle, lower the scissor lift down all the way and put a piece of plywood, say 4 x 6 feet on top of the lowered scissor platform and work on top of that.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Fantastic reply. I tired to say something like this but you make it way clearer.

[@marcoac14]

That’s kind of what’s I did. I have a similar HF lift and it’s perfect for most jobs except for the very first one I had to undertake which was to drop the transmission of a BMW M3. It sits kind of in the middle of the vehicle and the exhaust and prop shaft had to come out first. I built a wooden deck with 2x4 and 3/4” plywood and put it on top of the lift while the vehicle was on extra tall jack stands. Worked like a charm.

[@robw7205]

That's a great idea. Wheel cribs would work really well for that method.

[@davidc-l9174]

Can you clarify, for the slow folks among us (me)? You put the vehicle up on this lift, place jackstands on the floor, lower the vehicle onto the jackstands, and then use the adapters for trucks or whatever to raise the lift back up, to get the vehicle a bit higher in the air and a bit higher above the lift structure?

[@markjohnson5081]

@David C-l I had a K5 Chevy Blazer that I was restoring. I had to take out the transfer case and the scissor lift has a centre section that would not give me the clearance required. So after some thought, I decided to raise the Chevy up with the scissor lift and then lower it down onto Jack stands on, the trucks axles. With the scissor lift now down, I put a piece of plywood onto the lowered scissor lift for me to lay on and put a floor jack on, and easily removed and re-installed the transfer case. So the downside of a scissor lifts centre section, can be managed when required.

[@TheRnorman33]

Thanks for the review, I'd love to have a lift one day! the main issue we have at our current house is the "split" 2 car garage with the doors separated by a column. There's just no way NOT to be tight against a wall. I've been looking at these "mobile" lifts to use in the driveway instead (once we solve the slope issue).

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Those garage posts are tough to work around.

[@hatemsgarage]

I hear you there… I just spent about $12k installed two massive LVL beams in my garage to delete 4 preexisting lally columns. I can’t believe anyone would build a garage with those damn things in there.

[@moneyshifters]

Fantastic video.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thank you very much!

[@moneyshifters]

@@DrivingForwardBuilds buying one today because of this very review !

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

@@moneyshifters right on! I hope you love it.

[@codybroken]

GREAT video!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thank you!

[@paganpoetprophet6441]

Lot of good info ,good video thanks I'm getting ready build a small shop.for my mustangs in research mode

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks. Take a look at my 2 post video if it might help. Good luck with the research.

[@Dave-lm3th]

Great video!!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thank you. I hope it was informational and helped in some way.

[@craigc8954]

Great review 👍

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks! 👍

[@analogdesigner]

Excellent video! I've been looking around for a way to lift my 2005 Ford GT.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Glad I could help!

[@viscache1]

So that would simply collapse under the weight of my Hummer or my farm tractor…but I took a butt-load of screenshots and drew up some basic designs and realized I can make a heavy duty version of it in my machine shop for about $1,200 over a long weekend. Thanks for the video and the idea! I had been saving for a two post but worrying that it wouldn’t be stable enough and would take a ton of space. I think putting it on cast iron castors to move it around the shop when necessary would be essential…trust me…sometimes you just have to stop what you’re doing and do something else around the farm to get a piece of equipment back in operation and you just need to move your project out of the way to do that project for an hour…

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Sounds like a fun project to build.

[@ocavant]

Make a video about it 🙂

[@99sentcoins]

A 2 post is way better than this no post, movable lift. Think about it.

[@kellyjones334]

Great content. Thanks

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Much appreciated!

[@Japplesnap]

I went with EZ Car Lift. The cross member unbolts to provide full chassis access. Great for exhaust work, removing the driveshaft, pulling the transmission, etc....

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

That’s pretty cool. I hadn’t seen that lift.

[@rcs3289]

Not going to lie, I clicked because of the e39 in the thumbnail. Great vid - very informative. Now I need to search for your e39 track build content…. :)

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Hey thanks! A lot of folks don’t like the e39 but it’s been a fun and creative journey.

[@rcs3289]

@@DrivingForwardBuilds I've owned two e39 M5s and I'm always looking to buy another. Great cars!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

@@rcs3289 That's awesome. I'd like to pickup a clean one to build for street use. This one may be for sale at the end of this racing season. I think filming a complete build would be fun, but can't have both...

[@DankoStojanovic]

Great review. Subbed

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks for the sub!

[@nvkulk]

Have mine for 5 years and now issues Reliable and great quality

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

That’s great!

[@simsmr691]

Great video review, thanks for sharing. And yes, Tool addiction is real!....😂😂😂😂

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

It really is!

[@Anidiotgoescamping]

Great video! I now suffer from lift envy!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Appreciate the comment. Thanks!

[@CityEstates]

I have the exact same lift for the exact same reasons, 7.5' ceiling height as my garage is in my 'basement'. I am in a 2 car garage, so when I work on a car I put it in the middle and bring out my wooden ramps (same setup as you). Once done I installed a winch on the wall and store it up against the wall off the floor as it becomes a pain to use the garage for any other type of DIY with this thing in the middle of the floor. Your summary was spot on. Can you do a video on your car setup, I have a 2003 M5 Individual, started tracking it this year, subbing to follow your progress.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

I’m planning to do a walk through on the build soon. It’s still a work in progress. Wish I had filmed the early stages but oh well.

[@user-kd4ge5cl7w]

Love the e39!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks!

[@ggworks2]

Nice lift. I have the same mid rise scissor lift. Had it for about 3 years. I agree with you about having a 2 poster which is better for underneath the vehicle but a scissor lift is better if you are working on the sides of the vehicle. Again, it's all a compromise. Like the E46 track day car too! I had a E36v track day car which I loved!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Right on!

[@motorv8N]

Great review - love the start with the sound of that floor jack. Practically gives me PTSD - lol.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

For real.

[@thewholls7176]

Yup - i had one of these - bloody good Perfect for servicing and doing brakes……

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

It really is great, just the right height for these services.

[@ajazi72]

Nice , Give us a quick run vid about your air compressor system specially the dryer and the filters. Thank you.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

The Air compressor is pretty simple. It's just a 30 gallon Husky compressor. No drier at this time. Plumbed with a quick disconnect for my air hose.

[@gsmith207]

Great vid and great ideas to have one! ‘See honey? I can clean your car better!” Love it! I got a 2 piece scissor and a 4 post and a 2 post. Love the little scissor lift and can use it in driveway which is cool! Gained a sub!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

There's always a reason for a new tool!

[@MrSteve8511]

Glad you showed an a UTV on this lift... could be a good alternative to a table lift! What the lowest lock height ?

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

The first lock height is at 23”. The second is at right around 34”.

[@GearsAndTech]

Really enjoyed your video. Its a shame how channels like yours have to work so hard to get the views and the subs. This space is just so full that its an uphill battle. Ive been wanting a lift like this for at least 10 years, and think I am finally in a position where I can justify the expense. Appreciate the full breakdown to help someone like me buy one. Maybe Ill feature it on my channel one day....

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks for the comment and support. I’m certainly gonna keep trying and grow my knowledge to put out better content. Good luck with the lift purchase.

[@johnn2557]

One thing I really like is I'm not locked into using it in one bay of the garage. I have three bays and I can put it in any one of them!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

While tough to move when you do it pays off in dividends.

[@truthboomertruthbomber5125]

I fabricated an A frame lift on the back of my garden tractor. Makes it pretty easy to move the lift but you do need a lot of room for maneuvering the combination. On the broomed finished driveway it’s impossible for me to move the lift with the hydraulic pump cart. This is also a good reason for installing hydraulic quick disconnects.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

@@truthboomertruthbomber5125 that’s a slick idea. I don’t have access to a tractor anymore but that would have made it much easier to move.

[@matthewwiddows6319]

scissor lifts are best i think for most diy garages, but you want the ones with no center bars, and the base that the scissor rolls on. i have a low ceiling, but went for a second hand lift due to cost here in the uk. the 2 posters are actually cheaper than the scissors. even second hand the scissor really hold their value due to demand. i was lucky to find a 2 year old 4ton 2 poster for 1/6 of its new price. cheap as i had to dismantle and have a suitable trailer to remove which not everyone has access to. i had to go single phase, one with the floor mounted rams, balance cables across the floor. i then took the top hats with the pullies of the post and cut the posts down by 10". put top hats back on a shortened the balance cables. i now have a 4ton low height 2 poster. it took some time to do, but it was a good learning experience. i wanted to be extra safe so made up some extra support legs from the bases to effectively make the lift free standing (front to back). lifted first car the other day, very stable and effortless. will be looking to get some high axles stands for when working underneath as will be crouched due to low ceiling.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Nice. I like the creativity.

[@alexm458]

Thanks for the video, this was very thorough. Would you happen to know how high the first locking point is?

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

The 1st lock is at 23", 2nd at 33.75", 3rd at 42.5", and the 4th at 47". The lift height can be varied based on the adapter stack used as well.

[@1stGenCRXs]

I have owned this same lift for 7 years now. I use it regularly for my track car, 86 CRX, and it is so much better than the years of jacks and jack stands. I have also used for brake and tire work my Tacoma quad cab and an Audi S4. It had no trouble lifting them and being stable. I would say I didn’t lift beyond second lock for that work with the heavier vehicles. Final that is Bendpak is dropping the ball on parts support. One of my cylinders spits out oil above the second lock and the gasket at the bottom of the tank is leaking. They do not sell seal kits for the cylinders, and have changed them a few times. Replacing them is over $400 each. They also do not sell the tank seal without buying the entire power unit. Buyer beware. I do still love mine and use it very regularly.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Good feedback.

[@pi.actual]

I bought the MaxJax about four years ago and it gives 48 inches of lift but, as you pointed out, it's not so great for anytime you need to get in or out of the car or work on anything inside the door. So obviously the ideal solution is to have one of each.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Ideal, but pricey. I saved up for awhile to have both.

[@abduhlrivers7519]

I like ur M. I like ur review. Keep it up. And stay blessed. I have a 550i. And i do my own work. I have an oil pump issue rn. And im looking for a lift to purchase

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks, will do!

[@latesttechtrends1227]

Man i am subbing just because i like your personality. regarding the lift, my biggest fear is what if there is an earthquake. they come without warning and can upset the vehicle. i would want for u to make a L shape piece out of thick steel in a way so that it fits at scissor axis and wont let it close no matter what. then it would be mechanically impossible for the lift to come down unless u remove that block.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks for the sub. I use some heavy stands as a back up. I like that idea though.

[@schoolForAnts]

instead of securing the ramps to the floor permanently, you can drill a whole in the concrete and put a matching hole in the ramps at the end and drop a pin/bolt through it to keep them in place when you pull up onto the ramps. When the car is off, pull out the pin and then you can store the ramps elsewhere if you so desire. Just an option. My garage has an unusual curb/carwalk thing that wraps the end and side so i just made my ramps longenough to but up against that so they done move while I'm pulling onto them and then i stash them off to the side when no in use. Granted I don't have a nice scissor lift, my car is too low even for a low profile floor jack lmao. Nice beamer and CST-V too, both are in my top 10 favorite cars. And I spy an EGA on the beamer. Semper Fi hermano, I was in '09-'13.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Smart thought on keeping the ramps in place. Mine aren’t bolted down so I can adjust the width and I use the small end ramps with my trailer to.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

On a side note thank you for your service sir. I come from a military family but was denied for medical reasons and couldn't serve. That's an SCCA sticker on the car and from a distance looks similar.

[@crossbow3539]

They make a kind of sitting recliner creeper for those shorter lifts I’ve never used one but they look like they would work really well.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

That’s a great idea. I use a shop stool but always seem to get stuck on stuff and wind up kneeling instead out of frustration. A nice reclining creeper/stool would probably solve that problem.

[@TheBry_Guy]

I enjoyed your video so I will post this here. I tried to buy the Bendpak but it was out of stock for months (Ontario Canada) so I settled for a brand called PEAK. All of these lifts seem to be the same. The build quality for the PEAK is excellent. the motor/stand/hydraulics etc are all excellent. my main issue with bendpak is that there are only 3 lock points. it seems all the rest have 6 or 7, including mine. It was assembled entirely aside from the hydraulic and lock pull cord, and 4 bolts to fasten the pump to the cart. So if you are faced with a price difference or delivery delay. don't be afraid of the PEAK brand. In canada, the price, delivered in my garage at home, with liftgate service was 3300 plus tax. shipping is included if you can get it off the truck. it was 100$ more for liftgate service. The BENDPAK would have been another 500$.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

This is great information! Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm sure this will help someone out there looking for a lift.

[@TheBry_Guy]

I forgot to mention, a company called BABCO is the Canadian distributor for BENDPAK, and they also sell PEAK. From Order to delivery in my garage was 3 business days.

[@robw7205]

I've been using the one I bought from harbor freight for 6 years. This style of lift sure has helped with a lot of tasks, but I'm planning on upgrading to the low profile Max lift. There are just too many places I can't reach and the constant wear of the steel wheels on the floor have worn grooves in it.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Yeah. The steel plates have saved my floors.

[@suburbanacreage]

Congrats on the video taking off my dude. Keep making content and get monetized!

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

That's the plan! Keep learning and keep trying.

[@rickwood248]

Good info… thanks

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@coolinken]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. The garage space where you have the post lift: Is that custom or did it the house come like that? Meaning, was it in the original plans?

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

This is a spec house. It’s a pretty common layout in this area of Phoenix.

[@thewholls7176]

Good job mate. I had one of these in Canberra Australia for my V8 Ford Fairlane. Only downside for me was when the car is on the lift with the weight at the front. The nose tends to point down slightly just a few inches it’s no big deal….. So now, when you drain the sump oil the drain bolt is on the back in my case Therefore with a slight angle downwards at the front after you’ve drained it out theres still a litre or more of old oil trapped in the front of the sump To get to that you have to lower the car to the floor and let it drain properly according to its own stance on the suspension So you just need to keep an eye on that geometry if you’re doing oil changes but otherwise they are really good

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

That's an interesting observation. Smart to lower it so you could get the rest of the oil out.

[@vwaudiwelder]

Everything you said absolutely makes sense. I have a full rise single column Canadian built PORT A HOIST I got for $600 delivered 90 minutes away that I use frequently and also picked up on the Zuckerberg Matrix marketplace a 24" rise SNAP ON scissor lift for $300 which I hope to use soon. So nice it is to get up off the floor like a damn dirty ape.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Those sound like cool finds.

[@Nobamaable]

Great review... thx.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Thanks for watching!

[@clydearlow8332]

It's in the way of all my favorite parts specially the transmission in rwd cars

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

For sure. That center area is tough to get to.

[@failranch9542]

Good video. Having seen it, I’ll stick with my 7000# Quick Jack. My car is just as low as yours but I need no ramps. While I can’t get it up quite as high as you (insert she said joke) the space that scissor mechanism takes up is awful. Thanks for the review. I had considered one of these and am now happy I didn’t get it.

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Glad I was able to help!

[@ThomasC951]

Hello @fail ranch - Can you engine swap with 7000#quickjack? I dont think you can get the car high enough.

[@StrykerBuilt]

Hey thanks man! I have been on the cliff to buy one of these for 3 years now. After seeing you car(s) in action and to scale, i am ordering one monday. Any advice from what dealer or BendPac direct?

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

It’s a great lift. I had ordered mine from Northern Tool, around this time of year. I was watching price and shipping. If you don’t have access to a forklift you’ll need lift gate delivery. Around Black Friday they had gone on sale with free lift gate delivery, that was my signal to buy. This was years ago now though.

[@maylockin]

Great job presenting on the scissor lift. A friend of mine has a Snap-On scissor lift at his home shop because he's a body man, and I discussed that lift with him also. His main concern is to have unrestricted access to the car all the way around. Will you or have you done a video on why you purchased the two post verse the 4 post? Best >>>> Phil

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

I am planning on a video of why I went with a 2 post vs a 4 post lift in the next week or so. Thanks for watching!

[@turboflush]

Hmm. Good points on the lift. I like the height. Always seen ( like you said) the others only go up 18" which is pointless beyond doing brakes and tires.. Nice jacket ( I got same one).

[@DrivingForwardBuilds]

Right on!