Visiting car lift factory in China

[jusTANG]

I think a scissor would get it higher then a jack and a hell of a lot easier. even for oil changes etc.
I have seen portable or semi portable ones. they look like a good idea

example
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-6000Lb-2 ... 51a02c7aba

thoughts and opinions?

[mikes68]

I think a scissor would get it higher then a jack and a hell of a lot easier. even for oil changes etc.
I have seen portable or semi portable ones. they look like a good idea

example
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-6000Lb-2 ... 51a02c7aba

thoughts and opinions?

Totally agree... That is the style I would be looking at

[gbx78]

Hmmm after looking at that ebay link and price, i might be better of with a scissor lift like that. I know it limits doin any work in the mide section but i guess most of the work ill be doin will be front end or rear end. I could use it straight away whereas a 2poster will require a bit of renos to the house.

Hmm how safe are they? Any chance the car will topple over or collapse?

[gbx78]

Actually ud hve to sit on a chair to work under it.

[mikes68]

Actually ud hve to sit on a chair to work under it.

I think the ones I have seen have numerous locking points but I use one of those garage creepers that flip to a seat... Would be all good.

They are a lot safer in the home workshop as well.. Same principle as those chinese safety boots

[nassi]

I feel quite safe under mine, as Mike says they have various locking points.
A couple of features I have found handy with mine are a) I can raise the castors with a car on it this make the whole lot mobile. b) Mine is air driven so I can push everything outside and hit it all with the pressure cleaner without fear of any electrical issues.
They are excellent for most work though can be a bit of a pain to setting up. If you dont have room for a hoist they are the next best thing. IMO

[jonn]

Depending on features, I'm interested in a portable scissor lift, my research has lead me to products like

http://www.cartar.com.au/products/cartar_fl_econo.html
http://www.cartar.com.au/products/cartar_fl_mobile.html

or

[nassi]

Depending on features, I'm interested in a portable scissor lift, my research has lead me to products like

http://www.cartar.com.au/products/cartar_fl_econo.html
http://www.cartar.com.au/products/cartar_fl_mobile.html

or

Thats what I have Jonn.
Do you remember Murray Carter, racing driver? His son Bill is the man behind the CARTAR hoist.
cheers

[nassi]

Depending on features, I'm interested in a portable scissor lift, my research has lead me to products like

http://www.cartar.com.au/products/cartar_fl_econo.html
http://www.cartar.com.au/products/cartar_fl_mobile.html

or

Thats what I have Jonn.
Do you remember Murray Carter, racing driver? His son Bill is the man behind the CARTAR hoist.
cheers

[jusTANG]

thats heaps better then my example.

I suppose like most things will come down to price and therefore supply and demand. Both have merits.

[gbx78]

scissor lift doesnt really go that high.. 1.4m ? you couldnt really sit on a stool under it

[jusTANG]

still beats jacking and getting jackstands etc out.

maybe even a creeper with an adjustable sloping top section. That way you could lay back on a incline and relax

[mikes68]

Or just sit on the floor...

[Nuts]

still beats jacking and getting jackstands etc out.

maybe even a creeper with an adjustable sloping top section. That way you could lay back on a incline and relax

Hey Justang, the amount of time it takes you to do anything, you'd be better off buying a bed to lie on while you contemplate the work.

[69candy]

With the hoists Kerry, From what I have learned, the outside measurements of the posts is not always the amount of room you need. The bigger weight ones have a single floor plate under the posts that stick out another 100mm or so wider and also require 150mm of concrete to bolt to. The type I would prefer have the outrigger style mounts that go out about 750mm either side of the posts and are bolted down as well. Just something to make note of if it makes sense.