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Mid-Rise scissor lift feedback from owners/users
Because I sold my automotive shop and have set up shop in my home garage my lift options have changed.
The garage has an 8-foot ceiling so I must accommodate that limitation while lifting the car as high as possible. The car is my personal 3rd gen Camaro, "Lamplighter" project and this is the only thing the lift will be used for. While under construction and then when completed the Lamplighter will weigh less than 3,000 pounds. My intention is being able to lift the Camaro high enough to work under it while seated on a roll-around stool. I want to hear about your personal experience plus brand of lift and who you bought it from.
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Re: Mid-Rise scissor lift feedback from owners/users
I would look into “quick jacks” Costco has them and you can also use them at the track.
https://www.costco.com/quickjack-5%2...100460313.html Casey Miles bought a set and loves them. I saw a guy at the drag strip use them as well. I am seriously considering a set for our Cavalier
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Re: Mid-Rise scissor lift feedback from owners/users
James, it only raises 21" - not enough for a man with FOS [Fat, Old, Stiff]
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11-23-2019, 07:39 PM | #5 |
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Re: Mid-Rise scissor lift feedback from owners/users
If your joists run across the ceiling left to right, perhaps you could position a lift like this one so that the top beam is in the space between two joists?
https://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/tw...lifts/gp-7lcs/ Here is a good article on home shop lifts. https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/ar...stalling-lift/
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11-25-2019, 06:55 AM | #6 |
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Re: Mid-Rise scissor lift feedback from owners/users
Larry,
You may want to look at MaxJax Portable Two post lifting system. The web site is maxjaxusa.com Hope this will help. |
11-25-2019, 08:10 AM | #7 |
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Re: Mid-Rise scissor lift feedback from owners/users
I had a 9 foot ceiling in my garage and had it raised 2 feet. Works really well.
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Re: Mid-Rise scissor lift feedback from owners/users
I have a friend that just bought a very good quality movable scissors lift and used it to R&R the transaxle on his son's Monte Carlo. Said it worked really well, lifted the car high enough (he and his son are around 6-feet), and was a Godsend, given the complexity of the job. I think every lift configuration is a compromise, in one way or another. I have a two-post, above ground, and it's certainly nice to have, but it has definite drawbacks.
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11-25-2019, 01:56 PM | #9 |
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Re: Mid-Rise scissor lift feedback from owners/users
Larry ,I've got one of these lifts at home for the race car , but it works great on almost anything . and it is portable.
Had it since 2012 ,no problems . https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/A...-Mid-Rise-Lift
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Re: Mid-Rise scissor lift feedback from owners/users
I bought a Max Jack lift from Rineharts Performance at a great price (and they can have it shipped to you). They told me it would be the best tool I ever bought and I would wish I bought it sooner. They were right.
Lots of YouTube videos on install and options for setup. I had no DIY install issues and it works great. I did have extra lines made to run my hydraulic lines across the ceiling, to remote locate the pump. No tripping over anything, which is the only negative with the setup as it comes, but that was personal preference. I have a regular height, basic 2 car garage, and the Maxjax has two heights with safety pins. When in the high position, you can sit on a stool and roll around and work under the car easily. Last edited by Matt Welker; 11-27-2019 at 10:33 AM. Reason: More info |
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