Scissor vs 2-Post Lift

[glenn_993]

I'm looking for compact scissor lift. Does anyone have an experience with one or a good place to buy one?

[Dan Chambers]

Give Mike Gagen a shout. He's go one.

[Mike]

Doug W in the club sold me his 110v scissor lift when he changed to a post style lift.
I recessed the scissor lift 6 inches into the garage floor.
So it sits flush with garage floor so no ramps required, low cars no problem.
I use it frequently during brake service and track prep.
Several threads on the Pelican bbs cover similar lifts.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/search.php?searchid=5559604

[glenn_993]

After doing some internet research, I'm now looking at the pros and cons of scissor lift vs a 2-post lift. Any opinions out there?

[Mike]

Glenn your avatar is 2 wheels off.
Interested in any discussion to follow.

[harnishclan]

I am looking real hard at a single post lift to be used for the same purpose. Here is the URL http://www.e-autolifts.com/pl/pl.html. Looks like more work to stabilize, but also more flexibility and space afterwards. Problem with scissor lift is access underneath and parking (which is one of my requirements).

[glenn_993]

Caught some air coming off the Grapevine at ButtonWillow last year.

[efhughes3]

I've had a Bendpak scissor for about 5 years now. I've got ramps that I pull up on and park the 911 over it. There is no issue with any access. I even used to work on my 928 on it, changing out the exhaust. It is simply the best tool I've got in my garage. I suppose if you needed access to a driveline or center-mounted tranny, it may take some creativity. But for rear engined or front engined/rear transaxle cars, it is hard to beat. Easier to fit in normal garages too.

[glenn_993]

BREAKING NEWS!!! Just got a voice mail from DavidQ, and HE SAYS...Forget the scissors lift and go with the 2-post lift. There you have it folks, the man has spoken there will be no scissor lift in the Marlin garage. . Now where is that bottle of Jagermeister!!!

[Mike]

They restored DQ’s phone privileges?

[Autobahn]

I had this one for about a year... it's was OK... hard to get a low car on it. It really made it hard to want to use. I went to this one two years ago. Also, you can put another car under it!!!



Call Frank at Advanced lifts in San Diego, he is a great trustworthy guy. Sometimes he has great blowout deals on used lifts also.

[richard]

Make sure that you have not only the overhead clearance but can also open/close the garage door!

[davidsq]

Now where is that bottle of Jagermeister!!!

BUMP...

mike was that balloon launched from one of your pool parties...

DQ

[Rsylvestri]

Hey Sean,
Nice truss mod for the two poster

Glen,
Search the internet, I found a new two post that can be Redheaded into existing slab and moved when not in use. 6k rating and was about $2,200. I can't remember the name maybe Tiger lift??? made in USA
Maybe a "portable two post lift" search
See ya Saturday? Rick

[efhughes3]

The bolt in two-posts are totally dependant on the quality of the concrete floor ...