Something I do highly recommend with body lifts is using a rubber block (similar to a regular lift) that you slide under and onto the pinch welds (especially with lowered cars). For a slammed 2GS like mine I love the my local hobby shop for having these at they’re shop
@liljohnbarton
2 жыл бұрын
Ya everything is going up like doubling in prices.. except our paychecks...
@Dragon-Slay3r
Жыл бұрын
What can you do it's the cost of living crisis
@ExtremeRecluse
2 жыл бұрын
Use 2 x 4s to wedge between wall and lift to keep it from moving
@507GARAGE
4 жыл бұрын
This is very nice, looks like you will be making more changes in the garage
@MyMexicanNinja
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why but my favorite part of the video was when who I assume is your kid yells hallelujah! 😂 you’re my 2GS idle man, ever since you told me the part number for the apexi AFC. I still haven’t bought it. But I’ve installed coilovers, an angle kit, and poly bushings almost everywhere. Next is installing the Kaaz 2 way diff and 18in wheels. How should I start my KZitem channel? You think anyone would watch my budget build? 😂
@ForwardMomentum
4 жыл бұрын
Hey! That’s my buddy’s kid. Funny huh? Glad you like the channel. Sure, go for it, start a channel! LMK
@Pallidus_Rider
3 жыл бұрын
Floor tiles seem to hide a lot of stuff
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
Just small things that you really need! 🤣
@art2112ful
2 жыл бұрын
Nice Lexus bro
@supersabrosinho
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very curious: what is the purpose of those floor tiles?
@ForwardMomentum
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. The tiles are for looks and grip. I would liken it to a wood floor in the house - not entirely necessary, but much more comfortable. If I could go back in time I would get solid tiles instead of vented. A lot of stuff drops into these tiles and it drives me nuts!
@nestorautorepair
3 жыл бұрын
Nice looks a little different then my
@Sky123music
3 жыл бұрын
Nice setups
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@arealmaintenanceandrepairl1103
2 жыл бұрын
If u had to keep it in the first spot couldn’t you have just spun it arround to get the lines on the other side
@ForwardMomentum
2 жыл бұрын
That would have put the control box in a bad spot in my tiny garage.
@jarlmolander1243
3 жыл бұрын
Texas car guy
@kevindudley8150
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video going to get one of these thanks Kevin from the UK
@Marcosvlogs847
3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@usplayers07
3 жыл бұрын
What's the name of your garage flooring?
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
Hyperlinked in vid description.
@styldsteel1
2 жыл бұрын
This just seems to big, to cumbersom, rather difficult to handle. I'd just rather see what other types of lifts are out there.
@ForwardMomentum
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your search. I now have the 9000E. 😎
@thomaschung9310
3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I went on their site and looks like their cheapest option is now $3,300 before tax and shipping :(
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Pricing is all over the place in the world right now. So crazy.
@tramellisaac5740
Жыл бұрын
can you use a creeper with those two cross bars in the way?
@ForwardMomentum
Жыл бұрын
Sort of. For example, if you’re working on a front-engine vehicle most of it is forward of the front bar. So you can cruise around up front. Same with the rear. It’s the work midship (between the bars) that really wouldn’t allow much movement. Hope that helps.
@phatmiike
Жыл бұрын
What camera do you use to film your videos?
@ForwardMomentum
Жыл бұрын
Typically a GoPro H9, but in some of my older videos I shot with a SONY mirrorless (too much of a pain so I sold it).
@defritzel
Жыл бұрын
How would this work with rolling lifts under the car to drop transmission etc?
@ForwardMomentum
Жыл бұрын
So you mean just use this lift when the car is already up in the air to bring a trans down? I wouldn’t advise that. Or, did you mean something else?
@gerrypillena2435
3 жыл бұрын
How much
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
Stratus website
@anthonyfinney6383
5 ай бұрын
Is there any way you could just drop what color code you use brown blue yellow tags what?
Can’t find it close to the price listed in video. Sucks as I’m in need of a lift.
@ForwardMomentum
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, everything is more expensive. Total bummer.
@shadowpuppet8007
8 ай бұрын
every video i see of this lift, everyone has some type of quality control issue in the manufacture. i dont think ill be trusting my life with a company that has zero quality control, by climbing under a lift that if it fails will kill you, not might, will. for as much as they cost, to have such crappy quality control is unacceptable.
@ForwardMomentum
8 ай бұрын
I respect your comment. This particular lift was a decade-old design at the time I bought it, which I didn’t realize. They really stepped it up on the new design and I love my 9000E. I did a video on that as well.
@malcolmboy21
2 жыл бұрын
Also do NOT buy a 5 gal tank of oil. That’s a big waste of money. Hydraulic oil recycles itself within the system. That will just take up unnecessary space.
@ForwardMomentum
2 жыл бұрын
That was actually the most economical option for me locally. Only TSC had this oil and only in this qty and at the cheapest price around. Shipping it wasn’t an option for obvious reasons.
@malcolmboy21
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForwardMomentum that’s understandable. Got take what’s out there I just wanted people to know if they can get a smaller jug do so. But I understand. FYI. Your garage is DOPE!!!
@ForwardMomentum
2 жыл бұрын
@@malcolmboy21 thank you and good tips!
@NoShadowOfDoubt1
Күн бұрын
Hi, why not on top of the tiles? I’m asking because I have same.
@ForwardMomentum
Күн бұрын
2 reasons: 1) the lift slides pretty easily when my front tires bump into the ramps and on the tiles it would be very slick. 2) the weight of the lift with a car on it exceeded the tile max weight rating.
@Dragon-Slay3r
Жыл бұрын
✅ rise van 😂
@paintballalienindy09
Жыл бұрын
They delivered my controller, shipping company lost the lift, how in the world do you lose a lift ?
@ForwardMomentum
Жыл бұрын
That’s crazy. Anything is possible these days. One time at work we lost a jet engine. 😆
@HandyTim
3 жыл бұрын
Assembled on Monday or Friday or by a pissed off employee 😂😂
@malcolmboy21
2 жыл бұрын
As an electrical engineer use the 30 Amp receptacle. Also if you buy a plug it will tell you what wire goes where. So you won’t make that mistake. Just remember before working on anything electrical. TURN OFF THE POWER. if you are unsure which circuit to hit. Just hit the main. Either way you safe. Don’t ask me about the color code. It changed the year after I graduated.
@ForwardMomentum
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the 15A has worked for 2 years now. 98% of the time there are no issues. However, a couple times it has popped a breaker inside the Stratus unit itself. It’s an easy “fix” (flip the breaker back) but doing it to 30A the first time would prevent this inconvenience. On my next lift, the 9000XT, I plan to have an electrician come in and just do a 220 outlet nearby. I was quoted $230 for that.
@gerardjones7881
3 жыл бұрын
if they were free I couldn't afford the shipping.
@clivejones5880
2 жыл бұрын
This looks like a great lift but the sloppy quality control has me worried.
@ForwardMomentum
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they don’t sell this one anymore. See my review on the 9000E. Much better!
@tenminutetokyo2643
2 жыл бұрын
That’s nuts! Hey a Maxi Alpha rocket.
@hussienabukhalil2012
Жыл бұрын
If you made a hole in the ground, like the holes that are made in the workshops , it would be better and cheaper, and you could make a cover for it , to close it when not in use, not only that, working standing and raising your hands up is comfortable, but with this lifter, You can not work under the car while standing completely. this is just an opinion .
@ForwardMomentum
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for commenting. Unfortunately the foundations of many homes in the USA do not allow cutting or digging. I like your thinking though.
@christschool
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. All of the assembly errors, design errors etc. would make me very uncomfortable with this manufacturer. This may be plenty good enough for some people, but not me.
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
I’ll have a new vid on the 9000 coming out THU. It blew me away. Night and day difference in every way. And trust me, I would have no hesitation slamming STRATUS if there were any serious issues. They did a great job on the new design.
@Dannyaudio69
2 жыл бұрын
Where is part 2
@ForwardMomentum
2 жыл бұрын
Part 2: kzitem.info/news/bejne/uoiYsXWdk4R6eGk Part 3: kzitem.info/news/bejne/mYt8nY2orpuqbG0
@jth877
3 жыл бұрын
I've been looking at narrow lifts for my residential two car garage. This is a strong consideration. My truck is 7100lbs so it will work for that. My question is how tall are the little ramps? I would be parking my car (2013 Mustang GT, stock ride height) there. I have about 4" of reliable clearance.... Nice video! Edit to add: You can raise your garage door tracks to get more clearance, but you'll loose your storage space.
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
Hi - thanks for the comment and question. Stratus lists the min height as 4.125”. In my case, as you probably saw, my floor has Garage Flooring LLC TrueLock tiles, which are about .33” thick. Thus my min is about 3.8”. My car is now lowered and fits no prob. It would be close for your Mustang at 4”. Also, I have had some trouble with this lift design and the lock mechanisms and Stratus is going to send me the new design in JAN. They are also sending frame attach bars for trucks. That said, I would personally wait for the new design. I’ll be testing it thoroughly and I will release an episode on it as well. Thanks for the mention on the garage door. I’ll definitely keep it in mind!
@mrmuskey5202
3 жыл бұрын
Why does no one ever talk about price?
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
I normally do in most of my car mod videos. However, I did not here because: 1) shipping is a huge factor depending on location and/or if residential lift gate service is needed or not 2) lift pricing is subject to change and these videos could be up for years or decades seemingly spreading false pricing info 3) it’s really not that hard to Google it or click the links (or use the info) in the vid description to find it. 4) if I said this lift cost me $1800 it would be misleading considering one must add nearly $600 for delivery and potentially tax if the person lives in a certain area.
@rahdigs
2 жыл бұрын
great video! thank you. earned yourself a subscriber!
@ForwardMomentum
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate you.
@tpike46w
3 жыл бұрын
no i dont need 3 guys and a dolly to move it , I just need my tractor!
@iansrving
3 жыл бұрын
Hillbilly alert!
@INTSTP72
3 жыл бұрын
Garage floor might be post tension slab so drilling into it might be a problem...
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
The floor isn’t PTS. It’s a pain to drill into though!
@shuaichen8690
3 жыл бұрын
How’s that work when you have get underneath of the car for undercoating?
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
Are you asking how a lift like this would be used for undercoating application because the ramps might block part of the spray?
@darrylthornton5377
Жыл бұрын
Great review!
@anthonyfinney6383
5 ай бұрын
Blue goes to left Brown goes to right?
@ForwardMomentum
5 ай бұрын
I no longer have this lift so I can’t even go check for you. I have the 9000E now.
@Suhail.Khan-24
3 жыл бұрын
what is the floor mat called you are using, looks great!
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I got the garage floor from Garage Flooring LLC out of Colorado. Good company!
@willpanzino6847
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I just ordered one... and I couldn't agree more with the statement of working on cars for 25 years on the back and knees. Thats why I got one now. Thanks for the video I will watch again when I set mine up.
@ForwardMomentum
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting! Report back on your impressions!
@ihopethiscommentisntabusiv4670
2 жыл бұрын
they need to make a low profile version, those ramps are way too tall
@ivlark1
2 жыл бұрын
It’s like they put the mounting holes in for a reason haha
@Aticus24
Жыл бұрын
Have you attempted to install a hydraulic quick disconnect for the lines? I'm in the process of looking for fittings to do this so I can move the lift without the control box.
@ForwardMomentum
Жыл бұрын
No but that’s a great idea. I suspect these are -4AN? Please report back if you figure something out. I’m guessing Stratus avoids this due to the risk of fluid bleed (thereby lowering the lift).
@Aticus24
Жыл бұрын
@@ForwardMomentum I don't have stratus but a very similar lift that looks to be from the same factory. They told me the fitting size is M14x1.5 C Type. I believe c type is JIC which is similar to AN. Now I'm just trying to locate a metric to standard fitting to use hydraulic disconnects. Good point about the lift slowly going down but I believe all load is off the hydraulics once it lowers down on the lock bar.
@stratusautoequip
4 жыл бұрын
Looks great! Looking forward to your Part 2 !!!
@robbandell7493
3 жыл бұрын
D
@aaravrowen4541
3 жыл бұрын
instablaster
@7s29
3 жыл бұрын
It's a bit of a worry when a lift such as this isn't assembled 100% upon arrival.
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
See my latest lift vid. Assembly is quite minimal. Put the end plates on, attach all connections, fill with oil and go. Not bad at all.
@spartikus1975
Жыл бұрын
Great video thank you I am wondering could you lift this to different heights or does it have to go to the maximum height every time?
@ForwardMomentum
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. You can lock it at different heights. Some feedback I gave Stratus was that the first safety lock was actually pretty high up. So I suggested lower locking points on new models. I was told they were going to incorporate that change, so be sure to check on that. I recommend the 9000 series and have an updated video of you need it. 👍
@spartikus1975
Жыл бұрын
@@ForwardMomentum Thank you!
@mklein345
3 жыл бұрын
Just installed a Nussbaum mis-rise lift. Put it right over my swiss trax flooring and bolted to the the concrete. Looks and works great!
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats. Having a lift is so awesome!
@gerrypillena2435
3 жыл бұрын
Can i order one
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
Sure
@near--zero
2 жыл бұрын
really good info. made me not want to buy it from all the hassles!!
@ForwardMomentum
2 жыл бұрын
See my review on the 9000. Much better!
@urabus7875
3 жыл бұрын
nice ty
@Dextahmane
Жыл бұрын
Nice 4th gen on the wall.
@stephengawlik3033
10 ай бұрын
This is a great video. Three years later are you still happy with it? Any issues? Any update? I am considering one but there are a lot of options out there and not sure about this.
@ForwardMomentum
10 ай бұрын
Hi - I had a problem with this older model, which is no longer offered. Stratus replaced it free with a newer model (9000E) and I have been using it ever since. I love the 9000. I have additional videos to help you make the decision. They have an even newer 9000 now and I would love to get my hands on it at some point. Thumbs up from me! 👍
@stephengawlik3033
10 ай бұрын
@@ForwardMomentumthanks for the quick reply. This is the direction I’m leaning. If I buy one they owe you a commission. 😊.
@ForwardMomentum
10 ай бұрын
If you get one, tell them i sent you. I know the owner and she would love this feedback. 😎
@stephengawlik3033
10 ай бұрын
Will do. I’m still trying to get confirmation that this thing is compatible with a Porsche 944, which has Jack points that are a little narrow. Need to call them to be sure.
@UNDERFUNDEDGARAGE
4 жыл бұрын
We've been planning on getting one of these too! Great addition to ths shop!
@ForwardMomentum
4 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah, do it!
@Sky123music
3 жыл бұрын
Seriously, when u broom lol
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
I know, anything for a time lapse right? 🤣
@willie9742
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining how to slow down the lift lowering a vehicle. My car came down so fast that I thought the struts were going to shoot through the hood
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. The hard part is you cannot gauge the speed without a load on the lift. So you almost have to test it with a car on there. It would be much better if it was set on “way too slow” from the factory and we could adjust from there instead.
@Chickendinner2024
3 жыл бұрын
how the hell do you work with those tiles, dropping stuff between them all the time.
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t drop stuff! Seriously though, it is a drawback. A black screw being dropped on that floor is like dropping it into a fast-moving river. Let’s just say I have a lot of magnets around. 😂
@evansndadzungira385
3 жыл бұрын
How much is it
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
Link in description.
@joelvillalobos4279
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I need one!! Time to get off my back 😉
@ForwardMomentum
3 жыл бұрын
I’d wait for the new design. I don’t like the lock system on this one. The 7000e and 9000e will have a new lock method.
@rayviews6911
11 ай бұрын
nice vid . BUT children and hazardous areas surely not a good mix ?
@ForwardMomentum
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for your concern, but my kids are still alive and well, years after filming this episode and years after using the lift. 👌
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