Thanks for making this video. Just bought this lift and have been installing this week. The China directions are terrible but I’ve watched your video 3-4 times to use the tips provided. It’s made the job much easier. Also for others watching out there, I found the directions for the Pro8000 EXT model that are on line are a little better written and have some better illustrations.
Great video, very helpful for guys that have not done this before, or, someone shopping and thinking about getting one. I’ve had one for about 10 or 12 years and love it. One trick you haven’t done (maybe you have done it by now) Is to change out your center garage door opener and re-rail your garage door so it goes up vertically to the ceiling before it bends around the corner. There are several manufacturers that make an opener that sits on the vertical wall rather than the ceiling. It’ll open up the whole ceiling area so you’ll be able to put a taller car all the way to the top stops.
Thank you so much. I have looked into changing the rails but because the car on top is so low I haven't needed to yet. I even thought about making a video about this if I do change it. Thank you again, this is great advice.
Thank you so much. A lot of people wanted to know why I put it in the main garage as well. LOL In my head it just felt right. That might prove to be a bad move on my part.
You should do a maintenance video on this lift. This is a great lift and I feel hits above its price point when compared to others. The pulley shafts on the horizontal pulleys at the four corners have a grease sert but the grease doesn’t really get into the shaft well, they need to be removed, and greased initially, then the sert is ok every year after. However the vertical pulley shafts have no serts and need removal and to be greased appropriately considering usage. *super important * Also the cables should be lubed with actual cable lube, I use the Castrol brand it penetrates to the core cables. I used my lift not bolted down for a couple years, and finally bolted it. Anchoring is the way to go, just make sure you have it plumb. And if you get the threaded inserts, you can still move it if you have to and won’t have studs sticking up and just line it back up to the inserts when you put it back Many happy years with the lift. Be safe!
@@JohnEngel I can see the threaded ends in your video. I had to source my own grease fittings for the four at the corners, there was just plugs in the ends. I’ve seen carnage from those pins not being greased, it’s not pretty....and that’s if it’s close to the floor when one shifts or fails.
Helpful but could have been a much better video if methods of assembly were actually videoed rather than just explained verbally. A video is worth a thousand words.
I installed this exact lift myself. It certainly was a challenge and the instructions were terrible lol. What made it more difficult is my floor has some uneven spots at different posts. Leveling it and avoiding buckling as it goes up and down was a challenge. Plus, my post with the power unit isn’t exactly welded straight with its base plate. Everything works now, but the quality control is a little underwhelming.
I have seen it both ways. I have not found a diagram or 100% for sure instruction with this. You would think that it would be very detailed but it is not. If you have a manual or something please let me know.
@@JohnEngel I have this lift as well and it didn’t come with enough nuts to use one underneath and two on top, the way I feel it should be. I sourced more nuts from menards and double nutted the cable ends and the adjustment ladders on the tops of both and a single one underneath both.
Hey I just came across your channel. I like your content and your style of video making. I have a very very small automotive UA-cam channel as well so I thought I would pop my head and say hi. I am totally subscribing. I always wanted a lift but California homes have small garages. I have a lower ceiling and a beam passes by right in the center so I can’t get them.
Thank you so much for subscribing. I just watched your videos and love your stuff. I subscribed back to you. :) Your garage is awesome. I love the video on the cabinets.
Thinking of putting dollies on the trailer and having them unload it onto them with forklift where i pick it up. And strap it down while on the dollies. Should work right? Thanks for the video, mine arrives tomorrow.
Maybe show steps for bleeding the hydraulics. Not sure why you breezed over the 2 different leveling techniques. With poor documentation which appears direct translation from Chinese, I would expect people getting paid for views would do better job detailing the tricky sections of install. I have seen very few quality videos for Atlas installs. All the difficult steps are not included in the video.
First, I don’t get paid anything for this. I was only trying to help by showing some of the items that the instructions missed. Maybe Atlas should pay me and I could get some better steps in. Lol. I’m kidding, but really I could use another lift.
Do you realize how many mistakes you made. You don’t put 2nuts on end of cables. One nut an one washer under top plate and one on top. Also you shouldn’t have taken any pulleys off every cable goes thru. Along with quite a few other mistakes. You should take this down
IF YOUR DRIP TRAYS ARE PLASTIC THEY R JUNK AFTER A LITTLE BIT OF ANYFLUID IN THEM THE BOW IN THE MIDDLE THEN FALL OFF THE RACK PISS POOR DESIGN ON THEM
Thanks for making this video. Just bought this lift and have been installing this week. The China directions are terrible but I’ve watched your video 3-4 times to use the tips provided. It’s made the job much easier. Also for others watching out there, I found the directions for the Pro8000 EXT model that are on line are a little better written and have some better illustrations.
Great video, very helpful for guys that have not done this before, or, someone shopping and thinking about getting one. I’ve had one for about 10 or 12 years and love it. One trick you haven’t done (maybe you have done it by now) Is to change out your center garage door opener and re-rail your garage door so it goes up vertically to the ceiling before it bends around the corner. There are several manufacturers that make an opener that sits on the vertical wall rather than the ceiling. It’ll open up the whole ceiling area so you’ll be able to put a taller car all the way to the top stops.
Thank you so much. I have looked into changing the rails but because the car on top is so low I haven't needed to yet. I even thought about making a video about this if I do change it. Thank you again, this is great advice.
Congrat's! I'm surprised though that the lift went into the main garage. But really, there's no wrong place, right!
Thank you so much. A lot of people wanted to know why I put it in the main garage as well. LOL In my head it just felt right. That might prove to be a bad move on my part.
Lucky yours came with instructions hell I'm not even sure if I have all the parts for mine
Lol. I know that feeling. Hopefully the video helped.
@@JohnEngel a little bit
You should do a maintenance video on this lift. This is a great lift and I feel hits above its price point when compared to others. The pulley shafts on the horizontal pulleys at the four corners have a grease sert but the grease doesn’t really get into the shaft well, they need to be removed, and greased initially, then the sert is ok every year after. However the vertical pulley shafts have no serts and need removal and to be greased appropriately considering usage. *super important *
Also the cables should be lubed with actual cable lube, I use the Castrol brand it penetrates to the core cables.
I used my lift not bolted down for a couple years, and finally bolted it. Anchoring is the way to go, just make sure you have it plumb. And if you get the threaded inserts, you can still move it if you have to and won’t have studs sticking up and just line it back up to the inserts when you put it back
Many happy years with the lift. Be safe!
This is a great idea. I believe on my lift it no longer has the Zürich fittings.
@@JohnEngel I can see the threaded ends in your video. I had to source my own grease fittings for the four at the corners, there was just plugs in the ends. I’ve seen carnage from those pins not being greased, it’s not pretty....and that’s if it’s close to the floor when one shifts or fails.
@@JohnEngel I just find there are lots of lift videos to research, but no maintenance videos on them, the most important part 😂.
@@bdun1226 I’ll have to take a look. Thank you.
My son is looking at this exact lift and I would like to know if you are still happy with it or wish you would have bought a different one. Thanks
Hello, I still have this one and I have added a bendpack as well. I think the atlas is the best bang for the buck and is still working like a champ.
I have a feeling you will by buying more of these lifts!
Me too. The only bad part is getting the lift from Atlanta to my garage.
Great video...looking to get one of these. What is the max height of the lift measured from floor to bottom of ramp?
Right under 6ft.
Helpful but could have been a much better video if methods of assembly were actually videoed rather than just explained verbally. A video is worth a thousand words.
I installed this exact lift myself. It certainly was a challenge and the instructions were terrible lol. What made it more difficult is my floor has some uneven spots at different posts. Leveling it and avoiding buckling as it goes up and down was a challenge. Plus, my post with the power unit isn’t exactly welded straight with its base plate. Everything works now, but the quality control is a little underwhelming.
So awesome! When can I come use it to change the oil in the vette? :)
Brandon O. Anytime. Just come on over.
just wondering how long did the setup take approximately? Setting up two for a client and would help having a ballpark average. thanks in advance.
6 hours.
There should be a nut and washer above and below the top plate of your cables to lock it in
I have seen it both ways. I have not found a diagram or 100% for sure instruction with this. You would think that it would be very detailed but it is not. If you have a manual or something please let me know.
@@JohnEngel yes I have a diagram on cables.
@@JohnEngel I have this lift as well and it didn’t come with enough nuts to use one underneath and two on top, the way I feel it should be. I sourced more nuts from menards and double nutted the cable ends and the adjustment ladders on the tops of both and a single one underneath both.
@@bdun1226 I didn’t even think about doing that. That’s a great idea.
Where did you get your lift from? I heard you say Atlanta but I was wondering where
Greg Smith Equipment.
Interesting!
Hey I just came across your channel. I like your content and your style of video making. I have a very very small automotive UA-cam channel as well so I thought I would pop my head and say hi. I am totally subscribing. I always wanted a lift but California homes have small garages. I have a lower ceiling and a beam passes by right in the center so I can’t get them.
Thank you so much for subscribing. I just watched your videos and love your stuff. I subscribed back to you. :) Your garage is awesome. I love the video on the cabinets.
@@JohnEngel thank you. stay in touch.
How did you get it onto the dollies on the trailer? Room for a low-profile jack?
Unfortunately, no. I had three people lift while I put it underneath. That was not the fun part at all.
Thinking of putting dollies on the trailer and having them unload it onto them with forklift where i pick it up. And strap it down while on the dollies. Should work right? Thanks for the video, mine arrives tomorrow.
@@3715890 very smart and great idea. That should work perfectly.
Did you have to bolt it to the floor
Jay Mob my original plan was not to bolt it down. It worked fine but did have some wobble so I ended up bolting it.
Didn't have to bolt it into the concrete?
The four post doesn’t have to be bolted. It even comes with casters so I can move it.
@@JohnEngel nice, I like it a lot
Could you please share me the website of this car lift suppler?
Sure thing. gregsmithequipment.com
What model and how much was the lift?
Mitch Langham Atlas 8000 Garage Pro. I paid 2300 for everything.
Maybe show steps for bleeding the hydraulics. Not sure why you breezed over the 2 different leveling techniques. With poor documentation which appears direct translation from Chinese, I would expect people getting paid for views would do better job detailing the tricky sections of install. I have seen very few quality videos for Atlas installs. All the difficult steps are not included in the video.
First, I don’t get paid anything for this. I was only trying to help by showing some of the items that the instructions missed. Maybe Atlas should pay me and I could get some better steps in. Lol. I’m kidding, but really I could use another lift.
Do you realize how many mistakes you made. You don’t put 2nuts on end of cables. One nut an one washer under top plate and one on top. Also you shouldn’t have taken any pulleys off every cable goes thru. Along with quite a few other mistakes. You should take this down
Thank you so much. This is so helpful.
IF YOUR DRIP TRAYS ARE PLASTIC THEY R JUNK AFTER A LITTLE BIT OF ANYFLUID IN THEM THE BOW IN THE MIDDLE THEN FALL OFF THE RACK PISS POOR DESIGN ON THEM