 Experience with the HF Scissor Lift, (merged) |
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| DMCF1Fast |
 Dec 13 2014, 08:31 AM
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I'm thinking about getting this lift from Harbor Freight and wanted to know if the adjustments for the jacking pads fit 914s and 911s well? I think I saw some people had this lift on here a while back but can't find the posts when I search. Also if you have experience with this lift did you like it?
http://t.harborfreight.com/6000-lb-capacit...lift-91315.html |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Dec 13 2014, 11:37 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None 
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The scissor lifts are almost all identical. I believe they are assembled by the same group of teenagers somewhere in China. I have used mine a lot for the past five years or so and it works great. Having said that, I NEVER get under it without some kind of safety device (big jack stands) other than the mechanical lock in the lift or the beach chair on casters that I sit on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Maybe I'm over cautious but I don't think that's really possible.
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| Tom_T |
Dec 13 2014, 12:41 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
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Dec 13 2014, 09:37 AM)  The scissor lifts are almost all identical. I believe they are assembled by the same group of teenagers somewhere in China. I have used mine a lot for the past five years or so and it works great. Having said that, I NEVER get under it without some kind of safety device (big jack stands) other than the mechanical lock in the lift or the beach chair on casters that I sit on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Maybe I'm over cautious but I don't think that's really possible. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-7407-1418492211.jpg) Hmmmm .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) .... That may be a solution for our tiny 17'-6" w x 18'-0" L (outside) x 7'-6" ceiling ht. 1921 "Model T" garage. However, doesn't the idea of using jack stands + a scissors lift defeat the purpose of using a lift vs. good floor jack & jack stands?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Dec 13 2014, 06:33 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Tom_T @ Dec 13 2014, 10:41 AM) QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Dec 13 2014, 09:37 AM) The scissor lifts are almost all identical. I believe they are assembled by the same group of teenagers somewhere in China. I have used mine a lot for the past five years or so and it works great. Having said that, I NEVER get under it without some kind of safety device (big jack stands) other than the mechanical lock in the lift or the beach chair on casters that I sit on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Maybe I'm over cautious but I don't think that's really possible. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-7407-1418492211.jpg) Hmmmm .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) .... That may be a solution for our tiny 17'-6" w x 18'-0" L (outside) x 7'-6" ceiling ht. 1921 "Model T" garage. However, doesn't the idea of using jack stands + a scissors lift defeat the purpose of using a lift vs. good floor jack & jack stands?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) The scissor lift will hold the car up higher than floor jacks and jack stands. I put two jack stands under the lift in case the hydraulic pressure fails then the mechanical lock fails. If both those things happen (not likely) the lift will stop at the jack stands and save my old ass from being crushed. It's a belt and suspenders kinda thing. By the way, my "garage" is an enclosed car-port. The floor is 17X17.5 with a seven foot ceiling. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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DMCF1Fast Experience with the HF Scissor Lift Dec 13 2014, 08:31 AM
r_towle You may not get many responses.....the former owne... Dec 13 2014, 08:36 AM
Garold Shaffer
You may not get many responses.....the former own... Dec 13 2014, 08:46 AM
3d914
You may not get many responses.....the former ow... Dec 18 2014, 12:01 PM Garold Shaffer
[quote name='Garold Shaffer' post='2121933' date=... Dec 28 2014, 09:50 AM DMCF1Fast
You may not get many responses.....the former own... Dec 13 2014, 09:12 AM rhodyguy You might have better luck with Greg Smith Equipme... Dec 13 2014, 08:44 AM DMCF1Fast
You might have better luck with Greg Smith Equipm... Dec 13 2014, 08:56 AM r_towle What I meant... :)
Got my four poster there, part... Dec 13 2014, 08:45 AM DMCF1Fast Thanks, the Atlas one looks better and is 110v whi... Dec 13 2014, 08:52 AM Mueller No personal experience, however a quick search and... Dec 13 2014, 08:54 AM r_towle
No personal experience, however a quick search an... Dec 13 2014, 08:58 AM rhodyguy I'm going to buy one of their 2 post lifts aft... Dec 13 2014, 08:54 AM DMCF1Fast
I'm going to buy one of their 2 post lifts af... Dec 13 2014, 08:59 AM rhodyguy I used a cousin's 4 post when adjusting the va... Dec 13 2014, 09:03 AM mepstein I have really great neighbors
He'll get a ring... Dec 13 2014, 09:05 AM rhodyguy Too old to risk injury over a couple of hundred bu... Dec 13 2014, 09:09 AM DMCF1Fast
Too old to risk injury over a couple of hundred b... Dec 13 2014, 09:20 AM rdgabert I also looked at the HF scissor lift but ended up ... Dec 13 2014, 10:09 AM Highland After reading this thread I feel kinda bad buying ... Dec 13 2014, 10:23 AM ConeDodger I bought a HF scissors lift from another member wh... Dec 13 2014, 10:54 AM GeorgeRud I think HF is just a distributor for a bunch of Ch... Dec 13 2014, 11:21 AM Tom_T
[quote name='Tom_T' post='2122022' date='Dec 13 2... Dec 14 2014, 07:08 PM mepstein Extra safety under the car is always a no brainer.... Dec 13 2014, 12:17 PM fiid I have one similar to this from Greg Smith.
http:... Dec 13 2014, 03:16 PM mr2by4 I have an off brand scissor lift. I bought it used... Dec 13 2014, 06:53 PM patssle
Occasionally the lift is in the way. VERY in the ... Dec 13 2014, 07:28 PM mr2by4
Occasionally the lift is in the way. VERY in the... Dec 13 2014, 08:22 PM fiid It doesn't seem to move the car much. It... Dec 24 2014, 01:12 PM PancakePorsche The HF lift you refer to is a exact copy of my Ben... Dec 27 2014, 11:43 PM Amphicar770 I have a SnapOn, made by Wheeltronic, lift that I ... Jan 7 2015, 07:59 PM billh1963 I bought one of these a couple of months ago. Got ... Jan 8 2015, 06:54 AM BK911 I have the HF scissor lift.
No problems during doz... Jan 8 2015, 07:22 AM |
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