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The Unique Safety Features of the Backyard Buddy Car Lifts

Backyard Buddy has two core foundational values within their business.  The first is the quality of their auto lifts and the second is the highest safety features implemented into their auto lifts.  The Backyard Buddy auto lifts are the top-of-the-line quality products made from North American structural grade steel and hardware.  Backyard Buddy’s unique safety features have surpassed their competitors in this area.  Let us focus on these unique features now.

Large Diameter Ram - Backyard Buddy uses a 3” hydraulic cylinder with a 1-¼” ram.  This large diameter ram maintains proper alignment when it is fully extended.  This results in a longer seal life.  Competitors use a ¾ ram that can sag when fully extended causing it to be misaligned as it is pulled back into the cylinder and therefore dragging on the seal.  This will cause a premature wear on the seal that will result in a leak.

Flow Restrictor - The second unique feature that is only used by Back yard Buddy is a flow restrictor.  This part ensures that the lift can only come down at the same speed that it goes up.  Other competitors use only a coupler which can cause the lift to slam down instantaneously.

Steel Line - Backyard Buddy uses a steel line to protect the hose and to prevent it from getting worn down.   Competitors on the other hand allow the hose to be exposed leading to undo wear and tear.

Lock Design – Backyard Buddy uses large steel sleeves that capture the lock within the slots.  These slots are cut into each corner post on their auto lifts.   However, competitors only use a small welded-on block to prevent any slippage.

Back-Up Lock Design – This extra safety feature automatically engages if there is any slack in a cable.  Although there has never been a case of any cable failure within a Backyard Buddy lift, this back-up lock is added insurance and safety.

Sliders – Another unique feature within the Backyard Buddy auto lifts are the sliders that they utilize.  These ensure that the auto lift cannot wobble and disengage from the locks.  Competitors use an open channel post that allows for the unit to be unstable and to wobble.

As one can quickly see, Backyard Buddy auto lifts are the safest and best made lifts in the industry.  These lifts continue to outshine their competition year after year.  Individuals who are looking into installing a car lift inside of their garage have the opportunity to come to the Backyard Buddy show room.  Within the show room, Backyard Buddy not only provides their own auto lifts, but also most of their popular competitor’s lifts.  Now, one is able to not only see, feel, and experience the Backyard Buddy auto lifts, but also make comparisons with their competitors.  You will quickly see for yourself why Backyard Buddy exceeds all their competition.  The showroom is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.  No appointment is necessary.