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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 |
Gint |
Dec 15 2010, 06:25 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,093 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
This is like a 4 vs. 6 or carb vs FI thread.
*Some* 4 post lifts don't have enough room between the rails to drop a motor on a 914 (the tin is too wide to fit between the rails). Like mine. Some do. The more expensive lifts have movable runners. Like Ferg's. Anyone considering such a purchase should do their homework. 4 posts are so much easier to use. Just drive up on it, lift and go to work. Depends on your intended use though, just like computer OS's and carbs vs. 6 motors. |
Bartlett 914 |
Dec 15 2010, 06:55 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
This is like a 4 vs. 6 or carb vs FI thread. *Some* 4 post lifts don't have enough room between the rails to drop a motor on a 914 (the tin is too wide to fit between the rails). Like mine. Some do. The more expensive lifts have movable runners. Like Ferg's. Anyone considering such a purchase should do their homework. 4 posts are so much easier to use. Just drive up on it, lift and go to work. Depends on your intended use though, just like computer OS's and carbs vs. 6 motors. How do you do you remove the wheels when using a 4 post? This would make brake and wheel bearing jobs difficult I think. I also think the rail would get in the way when doing valves, The scissor lift is under the car where only the floor pan is and there is not much to do there. With a 2 post, everything is accessible. |
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