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Scissor lift shopping
Well I have some overtime money to spend, and want to get a lift to make working on the money pit a little easier.
I was looking at the Bendpak, Titan, and a couple others. I would like to keep costs reasonable, so I can spend on sinking it into the garage floor and a few other garage finishings. I saw the Titan a week or two ago for like 1780.00, but now it's over $2k... effing inflation! Thoughts? Any brands models I have missed? Pretty much all are made in China, which is fine so long as they are solid and certified I think. |
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I really liked the Rotary RMR 6 when I was seriously shopping for them.
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I highly suggest a small two post.
I've seen nothing but accidents happen with scissor lifts. A few friends have the Bendpak MaxJax. Portable as well.
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To the OP why specifically are you looking at a scissor lift ? Do you have a ceiling height issue ? What tasks do you want to perform with the lift ? I used to have a scissor lift , it worked good with no issues . But even at it's highest lift position it was a pain in the butt to work under the car . Much better than a jack and jack stands but not great .
The next step up is the small 2 post lift like the Max Jack . I have no experience with these but in my opinion they are better than a scissor because they free up the middle of the car ( not in the way ) . Final step up is a full size 2 post or 4 post . This allows working in an upright position which is much more comfortable . Check your local CL to see if any deals near you . What I have layed out above is a " pecking order " of lifts . Just my opinion . And don't be afraid to buy used , you can save some $$$ that way .As an example I purchased a used Ammco/Challenger 7K two post lift a few years ago for $1,000.00 . Good luck in your search and purchase . And regardless of what you get always be safe , any of these lifts can kill you if you do something stupid .
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Are any of the Chinese lifts certified?
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I think more information is needed: how often do you work on your vehicle? Gross vehicle weight? Space issues? Do you need to also park in your work area, or is it a dedicated maintenance area? Height issues? etc etc.
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can someone list the good lifts?
easier to look the up with some names 601 |
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05-15-2021, 05:14 AM
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I think there are a few lift threads in the tech section. A lot of guys have scissor lifts. I think Glen has a scissor lift that is recessed into the concrete.
Joined the scissor lift owner's club!
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It will be for the 911 only, so I expect it will get a lot of use, as it breaks often. lol The garage is a small 2 car, dedicated to the 911 only. Garage height is standard residential 80's build. So small and crappy.
If I had endless space I would get a post lift, but alas I have a small garage. I plan to use it for the 911, biggest job will be to drop the engine and general service on the car. SO it will get a lot of use.  I figure a 48" lift will make most tasks on the 911 a lot easier to deal with. The plan would be to center it in the garage and recess it like others have done. |
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If it works for you, great. I wont use one and I dont reccomend them.
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Scissor lifts have rubber blocks to help avoid body pan damage though. You can even stack them to be extra safe, unless your car is really low.
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Honestly, any type of lift can be dangerous if you don't pay attention and make sure the vehicle is balanced properly. I bought stands that I place under the vehicle because I'm not 100% comfortable with spotting cars on the lift yet. Sure I do the "bumper test" but there's always a bit of wobble and it makes me nervous. With safety being the most important thing, I put the stands un the vehicle each time I've got a car on the lift. I didn't buy the lift to kill myself. I bought one to make things easier.
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My, no name, Chinese one is exactly the same as a Bendpak. Even the same color, but without the Bendpak sticker. So don't be put off by the Chinese-ness of some scissor lifts.
I can't imagine the 911 falling off. You have to take so much care in not crushing the oil lines that the mounting points get triple check anyway. And good game plan. They really do make life easier. |
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I have the bendpak flush mounted. Love it. When not in use it disappears and I dont lose valuable real estate that post lifts demand
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Which one do you have Bill?
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It didn't have a name, but looks like this.
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I used to have a snap-on bought it used. Sorry I sold it.
I see them on facebook marketplace once in a while.
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I have an older Mohawk scissor lift. It is significantly heavier duty than friends' newer bendpaks which are great lifts. It's old enough and stout enough that it was probably made in the US. And Mohawk has great customer service, have talked with them about bleeding after I run the line through the concrete, very helpful. Might want to see what's available on CL and FB Marketplace. But buying used you never know what you are going to get so caveat emptor.
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