ALI Certified Auto Lifts - What Does it Mean?

[@iam1smiley1]

I've been in the automotive industry for 30 years and seen a few vehicles come off lifts due to weight change and improper lifting positions. Nothing really terrible happened thankfully but it certainly made me more careful for life! We tried to buy a top of the line lift when it was time for lifting diesels and had a pro install it. We built the shop around it with a super thick high pressure concrete floor for it to be overkill on floor strength. Don't be cheap!!!

[@mustangdemon87]

So it had mostly nothing to do with the lift itself like 90 percent of lift accidents it's soly due to the tech! Haha

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

Thanks for alerting us to the certification aspect of buying a lift!!! This being my first lift that is going in, in a couple weeks, made me check immediately! Good news, the lift I plan to buy is ALI certified!!! Thanks!!!

[@freddaniali]

Your products are some of the best that I have ever seen!

[@bobbaird1934]

great rep on asi vehical lifts super explaning/easy to understand,thanks

[@flat6fever680]

Great video. "There's nothing common about common sense" comes to mind. For sure operator error is a far greater concern along with proper installation.

[@joecummings1260]

When I do any kind of heavy work that I feel like might shift the vehicle on the lift or upset the balance I secure the vehicle frame to the lift pads with chain. Might be hard to do with a unibody, but I'm a truck mechanic so I really don't do those. Smallest things I work on are full size pickups

[@jeffbinder4525]

Great knowledge!!! Thanks!!! Keep up the good work

[@atlasleonel7616]

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[@marcelokairo9092]

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[@petesilvestri]

This was really informative…thanks

[@kauaiautorepairllc7886]

Great video!

[@barrychandler5250]

I have a chinese lift and at 70 years of age , it is the very best thing I ever bought. Two years now and no problems at all.1100 lb. lift. 2000.oo dollar purchase, money well spent. I installed it myself and safty is always first with me.

[@donalddrane2795]

Which lift did you decide on?

[@DennisAnderson-lh4mx]

Good information

[@paulcarpenter7429]

Ian, your not scared to tell it the way it is. Don't hold back . LoL

[@Switching-Cars]

there is no link in the description, great video by the way, thanks for sharing

[@RedlineStands]

I added two links. Thanks for the heads up.

[@Switching-Cars]

@@RedlineStands thanks and no plroblem

[@Switching-Cars]

@@RedlineStands i ordered a Titan Premier Series can't wait to have it

[@RedlineStands]

@@Switching-Cars Awesome! You'll enjoy it - that's a great lift. Thanks for the business!

[@mikedewsberry1774]

Do they mak sure the lift raises evenly not lopsided.....after a couple of years

[@RedlineStands]

Raising evening is the job of the equilibrium cables. If it's not raising level anymore, then you need to adjust your cable.

[@victornaja-paz5241]

hi where you going to add a link about concrete foundation for a lift. i did see it.

[@RedlineStands]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHSTk56ibtlnoac

[@stevenakn1]

A salesman told me today my lift couldn't be certified because it's over 15 years old. Is this true I can't find anything to back this up. Thanks

[@RedlineStands]

According to ALI's website, their organization began in 1945, so they've been certifying lifts for a long time. I think your question is best directed to these folks in the link below. www.autolift.org/automotive-lift-certification/

[@clintonbays3614]

any thoughts on the Olympic gold HDXL 10,000? They have little to no reviews on any of there products...but the low ceiling Base plate 10,000 (and 12,000) Olympics fit my criteria very well.. im assuming these are Chinese and not ALI certified

[@RedlineStands]

Never even heard of them before. I can tell you this though, if the price is reasonable and affordable, it wasn't made here.

[@clintonbays3614]

@@RedlineStands is your triumph 11k made here?

[@clintonbays3614]

Baseplate model

[@RedlineStands]

@@clintonbays3614 No sir. Going to be honest with you. If the price tag on a lift is affordable, you should immediately assume it's Chinese. This lift below is "mostly" made in America, hence why the price is about 2.5 times higher.... www.redlinestands.com/catalog/lifts-c-290/automotive-lifts-c-290_138/2-post-lifts-c-290_138_139/challenger-cl10v3-plus-10k-2-post-clearfloor-lift-ali-certified-p-966

[@mustangdemon87]

​@@RedlineStands is it illegal to make and price a decent price in the u.s.? If not then why did a certain us lift company by other others so they could keep their high prices. I'm thinking a specific BLUE lift company.

[@stevejanka361]

Good morning Ian, just more great information. That Launch Tech looks like a great piece of equipment. Is that model direct drive and do you have them in stock? Thanks and take care.

[@RedlineStands]

Just now saw this. Yep, it's DD and they're in stock. I'm super happy with mine www.redlinestands.com/catalog/lifts-c-290/automotive-lifts-c-290_138/2-post-lifts-c-290_138_139/launch-11k-asymmetric-2-post-clearfloor-lift-ali-certified-p-2424

[@stepheneggert9474]

Seen a china lift collapse..in a homeowners garage..China built...life worth living..I own a Rotary inground.. American made it's in my home garage..most home garage floors aren't H.D. that's why I put in a old school lift.concrete at the bottom and 12 in at floor level..

[@RedlineStands]

I don't know if he's right or not, but my Challenger rep claims Rotary isn't completely American made anymore and that they source a good bit of the components of their lifts from China.

[@stepheneggert9474]

There built in Madison ,IN. Been to the plant ..I have a friend that works there ...he,s a welder..all American made there

[@portablecarhoist1320]

do a review on my portable car hoist

[@RedlineStands]

Well, assuming your portable lift is an MSC-6K, we already did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYW9eHqYbbVnm9E&feature=emb_logo

[@KlorineTheAvali]

I didn’t know there are people that are ok with putting 11k lbs vehicles on 10k lbs rated lifts. I’m looking for a 14k lbs lift for my 6k lbs truck lmao

[@RedlineStands]

LOL. Yes sir. They're a dime a dozen.

[@thechestnutking736]

Just another made in China lift with a Gold seal to triple the price.

[@dustingilmore2710]

We sell USA Made lifts too...Trouble is everyone wants US Made quality for a Chinese price. Instead of complaining, buy American.

[@thechestnutking736]

@@dustingilmore2710 Exactly but Launch is a China lift with a Made in the USA price!

[@theonetheonlyw5483]

@@thechestnutking736 I agree but at least they're actually tested 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@thechestnutking736]

@@theonetheonlyw5483 True

[@mustangdemon87]

​@@dustingilmore2710 instead of complaining "american" cost 6 times the amount they literally are getting g their parts from lmfao come on man really!? Just the same as getting certified oil. They are literally just paying for a sticker. I don't need an over certified lift like 99 percent of other shops.

[@rubenvazquez7536]

Good salesman

[@simonlloyd7557]

Lockdown haircut?

[@joecorrie1]

All stick with bend pak thank you.

[@dkrawk8309]

Id live to see how concrete has anything to do with dropping cars...... In reality u can operate car lift without anchoring in into the floor

[@RedlineStands]

If we are speaking in reference to scissor style and "some" four post lifts, then yes, the strength of the concrete is of little or no importance. However, if you're speaking in reference to two post lifts, please do not ever pass along these terrible ideas to anyone unless you're trying to kill them.

[@dkrawk8309]

@@RedlineStands right......I guess that physics don't apply to hoists