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10-28-2013, 04:35 PM | #1 |
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Today I ordered a BackYard Buddy
It will be 9 weeks before I can go and get it if all goes well. Not cheap but I have been putting it off for years. It my Christmas the wife says. Any of you fellows have one. All the way back from the Moonshine I was thinking it sure would be nice to have one. I got wheels and the center pans to catch oil from the car on top. I need to put heat in the big garage also. That my next project to do.
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10-28-2013, 05:02 PM | #2 |
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Yup that’s exactly how I would have handle it as a Christmas present car lift for the both of us and we only need to buy one present! :-)
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10-28-2013, 05:24 PM | #3 | |
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Ken, You will enjoy your Backyard Buddy! Here's a couple of pics of mine. You might recognize the '40 Convertible on top! Pat |
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10-28-2013, 05:27 PM | #4 |
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Re: Today I ordered a BackYard Buddy
I bought one about 20-years ago and have used it almost daily for all that time. I've never had to replace a single thing on it, except the battery (mine runs on a 12v deep cycle battery), which has been changed twice. I keep it on a Battery Tender, so it's always ready to go.
It's a great unit and I've used it for myriad of car projects over the years, from multiple engine swaps, transmission changes, front & rear axle work, etc. I even wax my cars on it. If it wasn't for my BYB, I wouldn't be doing nearly as much as I do with it because of my bad back. You'll enjoy yours, I'm sure! |
10-28-2013, 07:25 PM | #5 |
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What took you so long???? One of the best buys you will ever make regardless of the brand. I have a rotary lube rack with a catwalk. The only down side is you cannot reach in from the side as it is too wide. Be sure to invest in a hard hat as you will surely hit your head.
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10-28-2013, 08:28 PM | #6 |
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Thanks, Heard
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10-28-2013, 08:40 PM | #7 |
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I"ve seen them on craigslist from time to time,and reasonable.on a few.
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10-28-2013, 09:25 PM | #8 |
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Redneck I had mine installed a month ago. It is a great tool. Don't how I got along without. I also got the rolling platform to aid in jacking it up to do brake and tire rotation work. You will love it.
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10-29-2013, 12:15 AM | #9 |
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I, too, enjoy my Backyard Buddy. We have a number of them in our club. Several guys have sold other mfgr's lifts to replace them with a lift from Backyard Buddy.
We're all very pleased with BYB. You will not regret a BYB purchase. Al
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10-29-2013, 07:03 AM | #10 |
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10-29-2013, 07:15 AM | #11 |
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It will make working on your car sooo much easier.
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10-29-2013, 10:22 AM | #12 |
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We have two, and we love them. They make most jobs so much simpler. I even used one to paint the garage ceiling...just put the wheels on it and moved where I needed it. One word of caution............once you level the cables make sure you locktite the nuts on top....they will back out.....ask me how I know..
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10-29-2013, 10:41 AM | #13 | |
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I've had mine for 20-years and never had that problem, but I double-nutted the top nuts. I did have to make a cable adjustment after a month or so after installation due to initial cable stretch, but it's been untouched for all these years since then. |
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10-29-2013, 11:17 AM | #14 |
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Now you fellows make me hungry to get mine. He said the last of Dec. or first of Jan. That a long time for a Redneck.It cost me $4900 bucks. He did give me 250 off for being veteran. That all I could get off.
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