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> My ancient lift
rgalla9146
post Dec 4 2025, 05:25 PM
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After hearing my 45 year old Hoffman service lift complain while raising my 2100 lb.
car, I knew it was time for action.
It was purchased new by Jaguar Cars North America while they were headquartered
in Leonia, New Jersey. I bought it from them ~1993
Luckily I was able to get OE service and repair parts from Germany ... pre-tariff
thank goodness.
This included V belts, a chain, chain guides and lift nuts and safety parts.
I was even able to get a service and repair manual ( PDF ) from the current
Hoffman organisation in the US.
While I was at it I modified the lift arms to more easily swing them under my
lowered car. I cut and lowered the arms 1 1/2" and welded with added gussets.
After plenty of de-greasing, cleaning, welding, re-assembly, adjusting and painting
it's back at work.


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post Dec 4 2025, 05:37 PM
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Wow!

You're so die hard you have a real German lift!

And it looks NICE! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

I believe that is the smallest side post I've seen.

Looks like it will fit where others won't.

When I bought my new lift 10 years ago everything was built in China... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Dec 4 2025, 05:41 PM
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I've tried rotating the pic a couple ways at the source ... no Joy
Anyone ?


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post Dec 4 2025, 07:36 PM
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post Dec 4 2025, 07:41 PM
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I have a postwar Walker lift. Old enough so that the instructions included inside a cover plate are printed on asbestos. You know. Fireproof.
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post Dec 4 2025, 07:54 PM
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I've tried rotating the pic a couple ways at the source ... no Joy
Anyone ?


I thought you had the lift mounted on the wall. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 4 2025, 08:47 PM
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Nice resto on the lift!
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post Dec 5 2025, 07:01 AM
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post Dec 5 2025, 07:06 AM
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I've tried rotating the pic a couple ways at the source ... no Joy
Anyone ?


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