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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 02:52 PM
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I've heard good and bad things about the china ones. Honestly I would trust it to hold my car once in place (safety hooks) but I sure as hell wouldn't be under it while lifting or lowering.
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 02:56 PM
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lol

You can buy china two posts lifts on aliexpress for less than $1000 shipped.

What could go wrong! I'm gonna buy one.
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 02:58 PM
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Get one drop shipped to me.
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 02:58 PM
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No wait, ask for a free sample.
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:01 PM
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"Chinese famous brand"

Chinese Famous Brand 2 Post Hydraulic Car Auto Lift QJ Y 2 40-in Lift Tables from Industry & Business on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group



Seems I didn't read clearly, these don't include shipping
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by deezums
Am I missing something? Still says free shipping.
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:04 PM
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Oh, they won't actually complete the order if you pay for it there.

"

Note: all the products displayed on aliexpress are for promotion, the price are just for reference. Please contact by email to get the final price. Please see the declaration which on shop homepage.
......................"

Bringing big *** **** like that in from china suucks, they bring it to a port, then you have to hire a broker to make sure it's all legit or something. Paying $800 more for something like this...

http://stjoseph.craigslist.org/tld/5285994618.html

probably worth it.
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:06 PM
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Ask for a sample. Not joking.
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:08 PM
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I've been running down alibabas and dhgates and the like since I was 14, I know when to ask for samples.
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:12 PM
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I've never actually used them. Always seemed a little too scammy.
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:16 PM
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aliexpress is the best thing ever, before that it really was the wild west. Finding dropshippers who could legitimately open a paypal account for some security in China back then was a real deal. They wanted more, obviously, but it was still worth it.

It's why I sucked the last years of high school, staying up late dropshipping.

Guess "door to door" is a thing now though so you don't have to deal with the port at all, and I think it's how I had this laser cutter ordered over? Maybe it wouldn't be so bad. I'm gonna e-mail them tonight.
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:17 PM
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I'm somewhat interested.
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:18 PM
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Nvm no I'm not. I'd spend $500 on one, not $1000.
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:23 PM
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low cost hydraulic 2 post car lift 3500kgs-in Tire Repair Tools from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

epacket shipping. I loled.
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:25 PM
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Had a china 2 post at my dads shops for 5-6 years. No issues.
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:27 PM
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I like their style.

"No cover plate design,convenient for repairing and operation"

**** not cutting your fingers off or dropping a socket down in there, you need quick access to this stuff. Feature!

I very much want one and am considering trading that Colorado for one. I don't drive it, so why not?


Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:29 PM
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I feel like the colorado is worth quite a bit more.

My only issue is that $1000 could be spent on some bitching car parts. And there isn't anything I can't do on jackstands that I can on a 2 post.

I'm sure in 10 years my back will disagree.
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:33 PM
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For the record, the two post we are getting is $1500.

About 350 down, and 9 installments for the rest. Includes installation.
We'll pay about $120 for shipping.

It's a factory refurbished unit - complete with new everything, including the power panel and powder coating - and has a 2 year warranty.
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:34 PM
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Yeah, but I use my shop to fix cars for more money so it makes sense for me. Plus Colorado is worth more, s10 finishing money, lift money, and extra shop space. I've turned a few people away who would've been lucrative jobs with a lift, I could start buying blown cars and swapping subframes in the afternoon. Maybe I finally get my dealer's license...

My only deal is I'd want to lift full size trucks and stuff, well, I wouldn't want to but I would. Think it'd hold up to those still, Sean?
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:35 PM
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Deezums, buy pats EFR 7670 instead of a 2 post.



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