Who owns direct lift?
Direct Lift is a proud member of the Vehicle Service Group, LLC. (A Dover Corporation company) family, and is the number one supplier of above ground hobbyist lifts in the U. S. and Canada.
Where are direct lifts made?
Our lifts are made in an ISO9001 compliant factory located in Haimen, China. The factory in China is owned by an American corporation, which means all management and manufacturing processes must meet specific requirements prescribed by ISO.
How much does it cost to install a hydraulic car lift?
Standard installation should be around or under $500 for a two-post car lifting solution and under $1,000 for a four-post auto lift. As previously noted, in-ground car lifts and installations are by far the most expensive auto lifting option available, sometimes costing as much as $10,000.
How safe are 4 post lifts?
4 post lifts are also considered a safer option for heavier vehicles and for long-term storage. Any car lift made by a reputable manufacturer should adhere to the strictest safety standards, be ALI-certified, and be installed by a pro.
Are Rotary lifts made in China?
Our Direct-Lift(r), Forward(r) Lift, Rotary(r) Lift and certain Weaver(r) Lift brands are manufactured by Vehicle Service Group, a wholly owned operating company of the Dover Corporation – a Fortune 500 Company based in the USA. These plants are located in Indiana, USA, China, Germany and Italy.
How tall should a garage ceiling be for a lift?
If you want to install a typical 2-post or 4-post lift in your garage, you need a ceiling that’s higher than 11 feet. While you can get a 2- or 4-post lift that works with a lower ceiling, almost all these lifts are not ANSI certified.
What’s better 2 or 4 post lift?
A four post lift takes up much more room than a two post lift. A two post lift will raise a car “higher” in a low ceiling garage. If you have a 10 foot ceiling, the two post lift will raise most vehicles to about 6 feet off the ground. A four post lift makes it much easier to load and position the vehicle.
What kind of car lift is a pp8spy11?
The Direct-Lift® Pro-Park 8 Standard (Model PP8SPY11) Four Post Automotive Lift is America’s #1 Enthusiast Car Lift. The Direct-Lift® brand has sold over 100,000 lifts to the enthusiast market and is part of the worlds largest lift manufacturer (Dover Corp.).
Why choose direct lift?
If you are in search of motorcycle lifts, car lifts, or truck lifts – you’ve come to the right place! Whether it be a 2 post lift or 4 post lift – Direct Lift offers everything you need for any home enthusiast, hobbyist, restoration facility, or professional mechanic.
Who makes direct-lift® pro-Park 8 standard lifts?
The Direct-Lift® Pro-Park 8 Standard is proudly manufactured by Dover Corp.’s Vehicle Service Group (VSG). VSG comprises nine major vehicle lifting and collision repair brands: Rotary® Lift, Chief® Automotive Technologies, Forward® Lift, Direct-Lift®, Hanmecson®, Revolution® Lift, Elektron, Blitz® and nogra®.
How does a 4 post lift work?
A single hydraulic cylinder pulls 4 individual cables along a sheaved pathway to the top of four individual columns. A platform in the middle then rises at the same time along these columns. Generally, 4 post lifts are used to store an additional vehicle in the same amount of space one vehicle would occupy.