Lifting Cars

I love my scissor lift!  It lies flush when it’s not in use.  I’m just a hobbyist but I use this thing continually!   Build thread is here...

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=406632&highlight=Scissor&showall=1

@cyclehead WOW. Really glad that you replied! I am reading through your adventure now. Thanks Cyclehead! Hey and I am really enjoying my two sets of convex rear view mirrors! Thanks!

I was going to mention cyclehead's underground lift.  I love that it is minimal and always out of the way.

They make a portable lift for small cars like ours but then you're stuck looking at it when you're not using it.

@scotched Do you mean like the Quickjack? I have HUGE amounts of space available.

With plenty of space, a four post lift is nice, easy installation, stable.   However it doesn’t allow brake or suspension work til you add a sliding jack to get the wheels free.

The flush scissor lift is so easy to use.  It’s completely flat to drive on, so no ramps are needed.   Just position four rubber blocks and lift.   Wheels are free for brake/suspension work.  However it’s a pain in the butt to install.   Excavating and pouring a form for concrete bunkers.   If you can get past that, it is the best!

Ooh, I just watched the four post video.   Very nice.  I like the rollers letting you move it in the floor.   Can you lift 6” and move it with a car on the rack?  And it comes with the sliding jack.   If you have the room it looks excellent!

It does look nice! That is the way that I am leaning. Thanks for your input!

I went through your build thread and I have got to say that you must be a really patient guy. I also must say that is one really CLEAN setup!

I have the QuickJack BL-5000SLX and really like it.  This size fits the Spyder perfectly.  It requires a bit of strength to set up and put away, but works as advertised.  I also consider it a lot safer than jacks and jackstands.

@dblotii I have to say that looking at bang for the buck I think Quickjack wins! Thanks for the input!

The Quickjack is on sale at Home Depot for $1200 right now... And a 12mo, 0% interest plan through their credit line (for a few more days). I am quite tempted. 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/QUICKJACK-BL-5000SLX-5-000-lbs-Capacity-Portable-Car-Lift-BL-5000SLX-AC-110v/307393222

I have a Revolution Scissor lift by Rotary.  It's great for front, back, and corner work.  It's hard to get at stuff in the middle of the car though.  It has a 6,000lbs limit and works on regular 110 volt power.  It also lifts high enough to do whatever you really need to (Unlike the tiny 2 foot lifts that are just barely better than jackstands).

@lordtakuban What I especially appreciate about the QJ is the unfettered access from front to back.  The lift height is perfect for working from a creeper

I bit on the QJ.... Got a promo code when I applied for the HD credit line, good for $100 off a $1000+ purchase, which neutralized the taxes then some. Totaled $1187 I believe, right about $99/mo. 

This is my most expensive tool purchase to date... But it will get more use than nearly anything else in the garage too. Can't wait!

@marsrock7 The first thing I did to mine was cut 1/2" deep slots in the rubber blocks to fit the pinch welds.  much better than using the blocks as is.  You just need a table saw and any blade for wood