The BendPak XPR-10AS has been living in a collector’s shop near the Iowa-Missouri border for just over a year now, and this is the honest, no-fluff version of how that first year went, from delivery day to the first warranty call. We installed it, we serviced it, and we’ve fielded every question this owner had along the way. If you’re weighing this asymmetric 10,000 lb two post lift for a garage full of weekend drivers and the occasional daily driven truck, this is the story we’d want to read before signing a quote.
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Why a Collector Chose the BendPak XPR-10AS Over a Symmetric Model
This particular owner has a rotating handful of vehicles – a couple of classic trucks, a project car, and whatever daily driver needs attention that week. The asymmetric arm geometry on the XPR-10AS was the deciding factor over a straight symmetric lift. With the columns positioned the way they are, the front arms swing wider and the driver has more room to open a door and step out once the vehicle is up, which matters a lot when you’re getting in and out of a lift multiple times during a detailing session or a slow Saturday inspection.
We talked through capacity too. At 10,000 lbs, the lift comfortably handles anything in this owner’s rotation, including a heavier three-quarter ton pickup, without getting anywhere near the ceiling of what the unit is rated for. We also discussed the jump to a 12,000 lb lift, and for this use case it wasn’t worth the extra cost – the trucks being lifted don’t carry job boxes or heavy commercial equipment, so 10,000 lbs of capacity leaves comfortable margin. That’s a conversation we have often with Iowa and Missouri border customers who store vehicles rather than run a production shop.
Delivery and Install: What Actually Happened
Delivery coordination is where a lot of lift purchases go sideways, so we’ll be specific. The unit shipped freight to the property, and because this owner had equipment on-site to help unload, the process went smoothly without needing us to arrange a separate forklift trip. Once on-site, our crew handled the full install: setting the base plates, anchoring into the slab, running the hydraulic lines, and calibrating the safety locks before we ever put a vehicle on it.
One detail we always confirm before pouring or anchoring into any new concrete is what’s underneath the slab. On this job, we talked through where the footings ran and made sure the anchor pattern for the BendPak XPR-10AS columns stayed clear of any buried lines or structural footings near the shop’s foundation. That’s a five-minute conversation that saves a very expensive mistake later, and it’s part of every install we run, not just the big commercial jobs. From delivery to first vehicle in the air, the whole process took less than a day once the lift was on-site.
The First 90 Days: Daily Maintenance Reality
Once the lift was in, the maintenance routine settled into something simple. This owner isn’t running fifteen cars a day through it – it’s general daily maintenance, oil changes, tire rotations, the occasional brake job, and pulling a vehicle up just to look underneath before a road trip. The double-telescoping screw pads on the arms made adjusting for different vehicle pinch points fast, which matters when one week it’s a low sports car and the next it’s a lifted truck.
We recommended a simple monthly routine: check the arm restraint pins, look at the cables or chains for fraying, verify the safety locks engage cleanly on both columns, and keep the pivot points greased. None of this is complicated, but skipping it is how a lift that should last fifteen-plus years starts showing problems in year three. For a collector who isn’t in the shop every single day, we set a calendar reminder rather than relying on memory, and that one small habit has kept this XPR-10AS running exactly like it did the day we calibrated it.
The First Service Call: What Triggered It
About eight months in, this owner noticed a slight hesitation when raising the lift – nothing dramatic, just enough of a change to notice. That’s exactly the kind of thing we want a call about, because catching a hydraulic issue early is cheap and ignoring it is not. We walked through it over the phone first: checked fluid level, checked for obvious leaks at the cylinder fittings, and confirmed the power unit wasn’t cycling oddly.
In this case it turned out to be a minor air pocket in the hydraulic line from a fitting that had loosened slightly during the first months of use – common on any new hydraulic lift as everything settles in. We came out, bled the line, retorqued the fitting, and tested the lift through a full cycle with a vehicle on it before we left. Total downtime was under two hours. This is the kind of issue that, if left alone, can turn into uneven lift travel or arm binding, so we always tell owners: if something feels different, even slightly, call before it becomes a bigger repair.
How BendPak’s Warranty Actually Works in Practice
BendPak backs the XPR-10AS with a standard structural and parts warranty, and the real-world experience of using it matters more than the fine print. When our customer had that hesitation issue, we didn’t need to file anything under warranty since it was a minor field adjustment, but we’ve walked plenty of owners through actual warranty claims on this same lift line, and the process is consistent: document the issue with photos or video, note the serial number and install date, and contact us or BendPak’s support line directly.
The key thing owners misunderstand about lift warranties is that self-installed or improperly anchored equipment can complicate a claim. Because we handled the professional install on this unit – anchoring, calibration, and the full safety inspection – there’s a clean paper trail showing the lift was set up to spec from day one. That matters if a structural component or hydraulic part needs replacement under warranty later in the lift’s life. We keep install records on file specifically so our customers never have to scramble to prove when and how their BendPak XPR-10AS went in.
Is the XPR-10AS Still the Right Call a Year Later?
A year in, this owner would make the same decision again. The lift has handled everything from routine oil changes to the occasional brake job without complaint, the arm geometry has made getting in and out of vehicles easier than expected, and the one hiccup was resolved in an afternoon. For a collector storing multiple vehicles near the Iowa-Missouri border, that’s exactly the outcome we aim for.
If you’re comparing the XPR-10AS against other two post options for a similar setup – a mix of stored vehicles, general daily maintenance, and the occasional heavier truck – we’d tell you what we told this customer: get the capacity right, get the install done professionally, and set a simple maintenance schedule you’ll actually follow. Those three things matter more than any single spec on the sheet, and they’re the difference between a lift that lasts one year and one that lasts fifteen.
What We’d Tell a First-Time Two Post Lift Buyer
If this is your first two post lift, know that the decision tree is simpler than it looks. Most Iowa and Missouri garage owners we talk to land on a 10,000 lb lift because it covers everything short of heavy commercial trucks, and the asymmetric arm design on a unit like the XPR-10AS makes daily use noticeably more comfortable than a straight symmetric setup. Don’t overbuy capacity you’ll never use, and don’t skip professional installation to save a little upfront – the anchoring and calibration are what keep the warranty clean and the lift safe for the long haul.
We also recommend asking your installer directly about rise height and ceiling clearance before you order, since that’s the number one thing that gets missed. A taller lift is great until you realize your garage door won’t clear it. Have that conversation early, and the rest of the buying process – including everything we walked through with this XPR-10AS owner – goes a lot smoother.
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