euan douglas Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Hi all I wonder does anyone have experience of scissor car lifts? There seem to be plenty of different types about, most of which will lift the car to about 1 metre, though some appear to have limited access underneath due to the type of construction. All look to be around £1500 in price so I was wondering if they are worth the investment? At the moment I'm just contemplating the matter so all thoughts about type and maker would be welcome, thanks in advance. Euan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Hello Euan. This is an item I have often thought about and certainly loked at many times at various large shows. I do like the equipment that this company sells: http://sm-t.co.uk/ There are other companies with various prices, so it really does pay to do your homework. Quite often these items are on EBay with a decent selling price if you are prepared to collect. I would be wary of second hand units for obvious reasons !! It's really a case of personal taste and funds. It certainly saves laying on a roller under the car or worse still just laying on the garage floor. A lot of these items are portable, BUT, they are not the lightest item to man handle. I think at some stage I will invest in such a unit; perhaps age starts to have a guiding hand !! My last observation is, buy from a UK supplier owner with a good back-up & service / parts pedigree. Will be interested to hear your progress; be it either contemplation, enquiries or purchase. All the best. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 there is a whole load of ideas out there , yes some scissor really restrict centre access its a mine field I used CJ Autos for some full length ramps with the centre bridge being removable , built like a brick sh1t house strong but heavy they dont do them now but do have some good ideas on lifting ideas http://www.cjautos.eu/ Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 I would like a set of these , but only available in the USA http://myliftstand.com/specifications/ Heres a DIY approach http://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/wood-cribbing-block-diy-for-raising-the-car-in-addition-to-jack-stands/ Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTV8 Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 I would like a set of these , but only available in the USA http://myliftstand.com/specifications/ Heres a DIY approach http://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/wood-cribbing-block-diy-for-raising-the-car-in-addition-to-jack-stands/ Paul I looked at these a while ago but could never find a price, they are a good idea, but at 35ld each per corner I don't think I could sneak them back home in a suitcase ! ...... Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Hello All I have one of these http://www.hamercarlift.com/HAMER-PRODUCT-RANGE The standard lift it was a treat to myself when I retired and decided I was to old to keep crawling under the cars. They were not that expensive then Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Fleabay has two post hydraulic lifts for under £1,000 delivered Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Have a pit in my garage, and you need to think is the roof high enough to open the bonnet if you raise the car on a lift. Regards Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Twitchen Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 I also have a set of of the CJ Auto ramp set up that Pete refers to and they have been a real boon; low angle entry suits the GT6 and they cope with Land Rover and Jeep 4x4 no problem. They were not cheap at the time but you get what you pay for, and soooo reassuring when you are underneath! Time is coming to move them on so PM me if you want more info. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Have a pit in my garage, and you need to think is the roof high enough to open the bonnet if you raise the car on a lift. Regards Paul I used to have a pit in a previous garage; it filled up with water and I used to float about like Gollum in a small plastic tub... my plans for my new garage include an open roof space so as to accommodate a two-post lift. I too am getting too old to crawl under cars on a cold concrete floor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 "What has it got in it's pocketses?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevSpit Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Must admit I do like to ogle the CJ Autos toys - one day... There is also this option but probably not high enough - is this the sort of thing you have Pete / Dick? http://www.carlift-ramp-mr1.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 i cant find a CJ photo of the full length ramps but its quite different you have 4 tyre pods 11" high which you set out to suit the wheelbase track of your car , there is a bridge which connects the front to the rear pod, this is adjustable to suit longer shorter wheelbases, it has a pedal that raises the bridge up off the pods and can be wheeled out the way . the run up ramps lock onto the first pod and are around 5ft long so gives a gentle incline ans saves scraping front spoilers etc. i have to remove the run ups or they extend beyond the garage door , all parts are heavy getting the run ups off with the long boot overhang on my 2000 is darn near impossible , so next use will have to reverse on these are built to last made from recycled titanic i dont have a shot of them in use , they stack against the wall when not in use Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 these are built to last made from recycled titanic As long as they don't go down first time they're used.... As in the advert for Titanic Vodka: "Goes down well with a little ice".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan douglas Posted December 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Thanks for all the advice. I suppose the reality is that my garage is not big enough to accommodate what seems to be the best type, the Hamer car lift, and anyway I doubt if I could justify the expense. I will just continue to use axle stands and crawl around on my back! Thanks again for all the feedback. Euan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 CJ do a jack upable car ramp for a reasonable price drive up ramp then jack it higher ....easy and keep an eye on aldi and lidl for they do a well made cheap crawler from time to time Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 As mentioned in a previous post I have a pit in my garage it is as dry as a bone, and takes up no room when not being used. I am currently refitting the rear suspension on my MK1 Vitesse, started with a need to replace diff. half shaft seals. Very useful to be able to stand under the car to refit diff etc. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan douglas Posted December 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Paul I used to have one of those in my stepfather's garage way back in the 60's! An absolute boon when working under my Triumph Roadster - happy days. Euan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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