[Shop-talk] Scissor Lift

[Jim Stone]

I don’t have any experience with them, but you might find this recent discussion from the Alpine forum to be worth reading: https://forum.sunbeamalpine.org/index.php?threads/quickjack.31288/#post-238832

> On May 2, 2024, at 12:25 PM, Paul Parkanzky <parkanzky at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I have the bridge jack and a sliding jack tray for my four post lift. That's how I did wheels-off work before I added a 2-post lift. I found that all that crap was always in the way of whatever it was we wanted to work on. Don't get me wrong. It's 100x better than laying on the concrete, but it's far from ideal.
> 
> On Thu, May 2, 2024 at 12:14 PM Jim Juhas <james.f.juhas at snet.net <mailto:james.f.juhas at snet.net>> wrote:
>> Not quite pertinent to the original question, but I use a 4-post lift with a bridge jack. Solves most of the issues with wheel and suspension work. Also use a non-jack bridge or 2x12 lumber between the ramps to support jack stands when needed. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 2, 2024, at 10:40 AM, Paul Parkanzky <parkanzky at gmail.com <mailto:parkanzky at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Have you considered a four post lift? I have both a 2 and a 4 post lift and they compliment each other very well. The two post allows you to do wheels-off work but when you don't need that the four post is WAY faster/easier to put a car on with no concern for lifting points and stuff and is much more convenient for oil changes and things like that. You'd have full access to the sides of the vehicle at any height you'd like with a four post lift. As a bonus you can store a car on it when you're not using it for something else.
>>> 
>>> -Paul
>>> 
>>> On Thu, May 2, 2024 at 9:28 AM Benjamin Zwissler <bjzwissler at gmail.com <mailto:bjzwissler at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>> Hello,
>>>> 
>>>> I'm considering a mid- or low-rise scissor lift to make access to interiors, brakes and suspension easier.  I find I avoid interior and dash work because its so low to the ground I struggle to get and stay that low for any length of time.  I already have a two-post lift so access to the underside isn't an issue, but access to the interior is difficult with the arms and post in the way of the door opening.
>>>> 
>>>> My concern is whether the popular brands will fit under Triumphs and similar cars.  Does anyone have any experience with these on our cars?  Specifically I'm concerned about the narrower width of our cars and that we can't lift on "pinch" welds like most modern cars.  Some come with arms and posts to select lift points, others come with rubber blocks to allow specific points to be used for lifting.
>>>> 
>>>> Here's the type of thing I'm looking at:
>>>> 
>>>> https://racetoolsdirect.com/product/tuxedo-mid-rise-scissor-lift/?com_cvv=81c269aab9bc5fc4177fabac3c77acd26f491510dd5f94a06570d6c819846581#
>>>> 
>>>> https://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/amgo-hydr-mr06-6k-mid-rise-port-scissor-lift-p/MR06.htm
>>>> 
>>>> https://allautomotiveequipmentsupply.com/products/atlas-lr-06p-portable-low-rise-scissor-auto-lift-6000-lb?variant=14718685282359&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=4&gclid=CjwKCAjw88yxBhBWEiwA7cm6pRwIohns5akFIf0Ghh9gyDFhoF3llf7L61iKmxPBDar6qxmh_i0CzhoCFcwQAvD_BwE
>>>> 
>>>> I welcome any comments.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks, Ben
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Ben Zwissler
>>>> bjzwissler at gmail.com <mailto:bjzwissler at gmail.com>
>>>> 812-343-5533
>>>> Columbus, IN
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