[Shop-talk] Scissor Lift

Fri May 3 07:04:32 MDT 2024

I do not have a scissors jack, but I do like the compactness and
"storability" of them in preserving shop floor space.

As others have said, if you do have sufficient floor space and ceiling
height to permit a four-post lift, it would do the same as a scissors jack
for interior work, provide for a great undercarriage work space, and also
give you the ability to store a car above another car, greatly increasing
your effective garage size.

I have two Backyard Buddy four-post lifts, one with an open platform, a
rolling jack tray, and two air jacks for undercarriage work, and the second
with a solid steel platform that is better for storing narrow cars like my
MG TF and Lotus Eleven.

Most four-post lifts are a bit of a compromise as one would want as much
open space underneath as possible to work on the car, but the narrow tracks
of old British cars makes it a careful proposition driving them onto the
lift to avoid dropping a wheel off to the inside of the rail.

Four post lifts also are much better for mid-engine cars like my Lotus
Elise or 911s, models that have been known to drop off the rear of two
post stands due to rearward weight distribution challenges. These cars also
are very particular about jack point locations (closed aluminum sheet
undercarriage), and whether a two post lift or a scissors jack would reach
the limited jacking points is always a question.

I find that the four post lift with a rolling jack tray and air jacks is
great for wheel and suspension work as well. I actually even use it to do
tire rotations as it greatly reduces the bending and lifting. I also was
able to buy two more cars and keep them stored in my garage... ;-)

Sorry for the long, somewhat off-track response to your scissors jack
question

On Thu, May 2, 2024 at 11:45 PM DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey at cs.com> wrote:

> I use the Quickjack 3500.  It works on TR6 and wedges.  It is a bit more
> fiddly to set up but the two unit can be spaced to accommodate different
> widths.  And it stores neatly hanging on the wall (I made my own hanger
> bracket) so it takes up very little space in my cramped garage when not in
> use.
>
> BL-3500SLX <https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/3500slx/>
>
> BL-3500SLX
>
> The 3,500-lb. capacity BL-3500SLX car lift is perfect for small-wheelbase
> vehicles. As the lightest model in our...
> <https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/3500slx/>
>
>
>
> Dave
>
>
>
>
> On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 08:18:17 AM CDT, Benjamin Zwissler <
> 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
> 812-343-5533
> Columbus, IN
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