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scissor lifts, how useful are they really? |
r_towle |
Dec 14 2010, 02:32 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,623 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
So,
How useful are the 5-6 foot scissor lifts versus the standard 2 post lifts.? I am about to buy a new one...they are the exact same price. The two poster does add , well, two posts to my shop...good or bad has yet to be determined. What are you views? Rich |
quadracerx |
Dec 14 2010, 02:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 426 Joined: 3-July 06 From: WA Member No.: 6,366 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Just an opinion...If I were going to buy a lift I think I would consider a 4 post with the optional wheels...drip trays and center jack...that way you could move it around the shop...outside if need be and it will allow and extra parking spot and not get drips from the car on the lift....I know I know...lots more money maybe...but youve waited this long...LOL
Good luck on whatever you decide...let us know Steve |
r_towle |
Dec 14 2010, 03:25 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,623 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Just an opinion...If I were going to buy a lift I think I would consider a 4 post with the optional wheels...drip trays and center jack...that way you could move it around the shop...outside if need be and it will allow and extra parking spot and not get drips from the car on the lift....I know I know...lots more money maybe...but youve waited this long...LOL Good luck on whatever you decide...let us know Steve type 4 or the /6 engine will not fit between the rails of a 4 post lift. Cant use it to pull a motor. IMHO its a fail because of that. Mark Scala has one...pulled the motor on his back. My friend has a single post style that once again...could not use it to pull the motor. Rich |
Tom_T |
Dec 14 2010, 05:21 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Just an opinion...If I were going to buy a lift I think I would consider a 4 post with the optional wheels...drip trays and center jack...that way you could move it around the shop...outside if need be and it will allow and extra parking spot and not get drips from the car on the lift....I know I know...lots more money maybe...but youve waited this long...LOL Good luck on whatever you decide...let us know Steve type 4 or the /6 engine will not fit between the rails of a 4 post lift. Cant use it to pull a motor. IMHO its a fail because of that. Mark Scala has one...pulled the motor on his back. My friend has a single post style that once again...could not use it to pull the motor. Rich Rich, one of the 4-posters does have a wide enough space between the rails to pull the drivetrain, because the guy who I got my 74 parts tub from did so with his. Sorry, but I don't recall the make he has - he said it cost him about $1800 a few years back & was blue/black if that helps (I can email him if you want). There are always several makers' ads in the monthly auto mags. I agree with the comment above about getting the wheels kit to roll it out for portability, plus the drip pan to double stack 2 cars. |
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