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2 Post Lifts	Alignment
4 Post Lifts	Winches
Tire Changers	Air Compressors
Wheel Balancers	Other

2 Post Lifts:

Before You Buy A Lift Checklist

A checklist of things that you should know and do before you purchase a lift.

Bleeding a Cylinder on a Direct Drive Cylinder Lift

Bleeding the Cylinder on a Direct Drive Cylinder Lift

Step-By-Step How-To for Bleeding the Drive Cylinder on a Direct Drive Cylinder Lift.

How Does A 2 Post Above Ground Lift Work?

How Does a 2-Post Lift Work?

Learn how a 2-post above ground lift works.

2-Post Lifts vs. 4-Post Lifts

View the comparison between 2-post car lifts and 4-post car lifts.

Asymmetric vs. Symmetric

View the comparison between Asymmetric vs. Symmetric 2-post lifts.

Lift Term (Measurement) Guide

Learn how the "Drive Thru" measurement of your lift
is determined.

A Baseplate Lift Cannot Be Asymmetric!

See why a baseplate car lift can not be asymmetric.

2 Post Lifts: Hydraulic Cylinder Systems

View the difference between chain-over-roller cylinder configurations and direct drive cylinder configurations in two post lifts.

Overhead vs. Baseplate 2-Post Lifts

View the comparison between Overhead vs. Baseplate 2-post car lifts.

Single Point Release vs. Dual Point Release

Single Point Lock Release vs. Dual Point Lock Release

View the comparison between Single Point Lock Release vs. Dual Point Release.

Carriage Rollers vs. Carriage Slide Blocks

View the comparison between
Carriage Rollers vs. Carriage Slide Blocks.

Can An 8,000 lb. Lift Safely Lift 8,000 lbs.?

Can An 9,000 LB. Lift Safely Lift 9,000 LBS.?

Click to see if an 9,000 LB. car lift can safely lift 9,000 LBS.

When Is A 10,000 LB. Lift Not A 10,000 LB. Lift?

Click to see when a 10,000 lb lift is not a
10,000 lb. lift.

How To Install A 2 Post Overhead Lift Into An Open Ceiling

The OH beam may be able to be positioned between the rafters (if the rafters are "running
parallel" to the OH beam) or the OH beam may be positioned OVER the rafters (if the
rafters are "running perpendicular" to the OH beam).

Shopping Internet Lift Companies?
What Makes Our's Better...

Click to see what makes Greg Smith Equipment the BEST DEAL.

Where Do I Position My Two Post Lift In My Garage?

Click to see how to best position your two post lift in your garage.

Which Model 9,000 LB. Two Post Lift Should I Buy?

Greg Smith Equipment offers a few different models of 9,000 LB. lifts. Find out which
is best for you.

What's the Best Hydraulic Oil for My Lift?

Learn the difference between AW32 and AW46 Hydraulic Oil
and which is better for your lift.

4 Post Lifts:

How Tall Does My Ceiling Need To Be?

There are several factors to be considered when selecting your Atlas four post storage lift.

Before You Buy A Lift Checklist

A checklist of things that you should know and do before you purchase a lift.

2-Post Lifts vs. 4-Post Lifts

View the comparison between 2-post car lifts and 4-post car lifts.

Lift Term (Measurement) Guide

Learn how the "Drive Thru" measurement of your lift
is determined.

Shopping Internet Lift Companies?
What Makes Our's Better...

Click to see what makes Greg Smith Equipment the BEST DEAL.

4-Post Jack Measurement Guide

Click to see if our 4-post jacks will fit on your lift.

What's the Best Hydraulic Oil for My Lift?

Learn the difference between AW32 and AW46 Hydraulic Oil
and which is better for your lift.

Tire Changers:

A Guide To Using A Wheel Clamp Tire Changer

What Makes Atlas Tire Changers Superior
To Other Tire Changers Made in China?

Learn what makes Atlas wheel clamp tire changers superior to other wheel clamp tire changers
made in China.

A Guide To Using A Wheel Clamp Tire Changer.

Learn how to break the bead, and demount and mount a tire on a wheel clamp tire changer.

How Does A Bead Blaster Work, And Do I Need One?

Click here to see for an explanation of bead blasters, and if you need one.

Tire Changer & Wheel Balancer Parts

Greg Smith Equipment has a well staffed service department that is augmented by a huge
parts department.

Wheel Balancers:

What Makes Atlas Wheel Balancers Superior To Other Wheel Balancers
Made In China?

Learn what makes the Atlas computer spin wheel balancers so superior to the other off the
car computer spin balancers made in China.

Hub Centric Vs. Lug Centric

What is the difference between
Hub Centric Wheels and Lug Centric Wheels?

Protect Your Atlas Wheel Balancer With Battery Backup
And Surge Protection!

Battery backup products with surge protection capabilities should always be used with your
Atlas wheel balancer.

Wheel Balancer & Tire Changer Parts

Greg Smith Equipment has a well staffed service department that is augmented by a huge
parts department.

Alignment:

CCD Alignment Systems Vs. 3D Alignment Systems

Buying an alignment machine? Let’s use some common sense and compare a value priced
CCD alignment system to a much more expensive 3-D alignment system.

Internet Access Imperative for 101 and 201 Alignment Machines

Atlas Edge 101 and Atlas Edge 201 Require Internet Access.

Used Big Name Alignment Machines Vs. New Atlas Edge Alignment Machines

Why spend your alignment equipment dollars on older (and sometimes obsolete) alignment
equipment,when the same amount of money will buy an alignment machine that costs about
the same as a used Hunter ® alignment machine, but does so much more.

New Big Name Alignment Machines Vs. New Atlas Edge Alignment Machines

Before you spend $15,000 to $35,000 or more for a Hunter ® alignment machine (or any
other BIG brand name alignment machine) please consider buying an Edge (state of the
art) alignment machine from Greg Smith Equipment Sales, Inc.

Cut Out The Middleman's Profits!

Our top of the line Atlas EDGE 601 machine sells for about $12,000. The BIG NAME
competition's top of the line alignment machines sell for over $25,000. What value
do you receive when you pay two times the money for a Big RED alignment machine?

Protect Your Alignment Machine With Battery Backup And Surge Protection!

Your Atlas alignment machine is dependent on the software stored in your CPU. You must
protect your CPU from power surges or a sudden loss of power. Battery backup products
with surge protection capabilities should always be used with your Atlas alignment machine.

Compare The Atlas Edge 801 Truck Alignment Machine
to Hunter ® & BeeLine ®

Compare The Atlas Edge 801 Truck Alignment Machine to Hunter ® & BeeLine ®

Winches:

Is My Winch Operating Properly?

Please read this article to better understand how your Atlas winch will perform in a variety of
situations. If you do not understand the concepts presented in this article; please do not buy
our Atlas winch.

A Winch Is Not A Hoist!

Learn the differences between a winch and a hoist.

Which Winch Is Right For You?

Find out which winch will best fit your needs.

AOPS: Atlas Overload Protection System

Find out what the Atlas Overload Protection System is and what it does.

Make Yourself A Winch Genius

How to find the REAL gross vehicle weight of a vehicle.

Tips For Using Your Winch

Helpful tips for using your new Atlas winch.

Air Compressors:

Atlas Air Force Air Compressors

Find out more about our line of Atlas Air Force air compressors.

Which Air Compressor Is Right For Me?

Helpful tips for finding the right Atlas Air Force air compressor for you.

Other:

Do I REALLY have to pay sales tax?

Customers want to pay the absolute lowest NET price for their equipment. Many customers
believe that they can "get out of paying sales tax" on anything that is purchased out of their state.