A little off topic.

Anyone own a mid-rise car (scissor) lift. Like this.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/p...roductID=12256

I am thinking about buying one. Wondered what brand if anyone has one and if you like it. They're running anywhere from $1150 up to $1750 approx. before shipping.

TomR

 

Looks like the perfect big boy toy for the guy who has everything - if you have a couple grand laying round just burning a hole in your pocket. Getting all four corners off of the ground at the same time is definitely a big labor-saving advantage.

 

Tom,
As long as it is used for an HHR or similar size vehicle, you don't extend it to its full lift heights and you don't crawl underneath it unless you use approved rated jack stands, it should work fine.

 

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Now, what if this collapsed on you. Would you be the first customer to review the product? Or would you be in the ICU at your local trauma center unable to type your review? Not to throw stones, but I would do lots of research before I bought something that could bring about my early demise.

 

That's OK if your only planning to use it to do tire rotations or brake jobs as this is what it was designed for. Many tire shops use them primarily to do tires. I would not use it for underneath work.

 

harbor freight has a couple different ones but I don't think I would want to stand under one. http://search.harborfreight.com/cpis...lift&Submit=Go

 

i would look at four-post lifts. they are more money but very nice.

look....

http://www.allamericanlifts.com/page5.html

 

I used to work for Ammco (the lift/brake lathe/alignment equipment manufacturer NOT the transmission place) and they made a scissor lift that was affordable and was much sturdier than the one in that picture. It was designed for home use, as well as for detailers, small tire shops and the like. It was actually designed so that you could mount it to the concrete floor of your garage and leave it there ... parking your car over it regularly. Granted, you had to roll over the lift pads, but not a big deal. I wouldn't have had an issue working under a car on that Ammco lift -- they were very well made and were designed to last.

 

I've been researching lifts for about 2-3 months and having a terrible time making a decision. There is just to many different types and manufacturers.

I got started with Harbor Freight, and their scizzor mid rise lift. But ruled them out because of the Chinese "quality" control. Very, very poor and warranty is non existant.

I reviewed other mid rise lifts by reputable and well established companies. But talking with their respective factory rep's revealed that much of the underside of the vehicle is unattainable due to the lifts rail designs. So, this is basically a lift to change tires.

I looked at something called Quik Lift. Kind of a neat configuration but by the time you put everything together, it costs as much as a 4-post.

I looked at some 4-posts and would like to move in that direction. But the length will be a tight squeeze for my garage. You would also need additional hydraulics for wheel removal.

So that leaves, currently, the thought of a 2 post. And I'm going to personally inspect the model I'm interested in while I'm on vacation in Indiana.

Anyone interested in these, note that shipping is extra. And that also can be expensive do to weight and carrier restrictions....you will need a fork lift to remove the packaging from the truck....many are 1000 + pounds. Also, if you do not have the ability, or care, to do the install yourself...that would be an additional cost.

Oh, and I am also requiring OSHA and ANSI certification.

TomR00....if interested, we can exchange notes and thoughts by PM.

 

To all concerned about it falling over, I don't think that would happen unless you set it on an unstable surface. These look to have a wide enough stance. The floor in my garage/shed is concrete approx. 5 in. thick, I think it would hold up OK for what I want to do with it.

Hey I'm 56 and anything I can do to make it easier to raise the HHR would be a help, also my old floor jack seems to have stopped working was considering an alternative.

Yea that shipping on those units is somewhat steep and you do have to have some way to unload it from the freight truck when it arrives. Was hoping to buy one locally and have it placed in my tilt/bed utility trailer then bring it home and drag it off there.

Thanks for all the replies, keep it going if interested.

TomR