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> Mid Rise Scissor Lift, Anyone have one by Atlas?
Justinp71
post Oct 28 2016, 12:13 PM
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Hey guys (and gals). I know there are some older threads on this, but I am looking for a car lift that can go ~40" lift, doesn't need wooden ramps (for a 914) and doesn't break the bank. This Atlas lift from greg smith seems to come with shipping for $1745. Does anyone have this lift or something similar?

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-EM...se-Scissor-Lift


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post Oct 28 2016, 12:33 PM
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I keep looking at this kind because I want to be able to get to the center of the car better. (For other cars.)

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-TD...le-Scissor-Lift
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post Oct 28 2016, 12:50 PM
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I agree wth N_Jay's suggestion. I have a neighbor who has had that lift for several years sans any issues. The more open base is a plus.

As for Atlas in general, I've pleased with my two post lift.
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post Oct 28 2016, 01:03 PM
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I have actually upped my looking to the 7000 LB lifts since the GL320 would be pushing the limits of the 6000 LB lift.

Next house is getting a tall garage! (More likely a separate working garage)
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post Oct 28 2016, 01:10 PM
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QUOTE(N_Jay @ Oct 28 2016, 01:33 PM) *

I keep looking at this kind because I want to be able to get to the center of the car better. (For other cars.)

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-TD...le-Scissor-Lift


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) That is the lift I have. If your 914 is stock or very close to stock ride height then you won't need ramps. If your car is lowered like mine, then yes you will. It really isn't a big deal to make up a set of ramps.



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post Oct 28 2016, 05:44 PM
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Thanks guys, it does look like you have much better access. My car is pretty low, do the ramps get in the way when you are working on the car? i.e. are you always tripping over them, etc...?
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post Oct 28 2016, 09:46 PM
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On the recommendations from some folks here, I bought a used Atlas 6000 over the summer for $900. Then built a couple of ramps from 2x10s (on top and a ripped 2x6 underneath) so I can park over it in the garage. When the car is in the air, I can just move the ramps out of the way if needed.
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post Oct 28 2016, 10:50 PM
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When the car is in the air, I can just move the ramps out of the way if needed.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) That's what I do. It may take a try or two to get the right placement of the ramps so you car is centered and such, but once you have them where you want them just make a few marks on the garage floor for placement (I used a sharpe) and you are set. Most of the time I just leave them in place.
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post Oct 29 2016, 05:39 AM
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JustinP71, just cut a hole in the cement.......Easy afternoon job, nothing to trip over. Mine has a cover I can drive over or raise as an additional 4 x 8 work area. Best, MarkAttached Image
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post Oct 29 2016, 05:55 AM
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Just another shot, 914 on wood dolly on top of wood lift cover. Was great at getting to all the tough spots before repaint. MarkAttached Image
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post Oct 29 2016, 06:20 AM
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JustinP71, just cut a hole in the cement.......Easy afternoon job, nothing to trip over. Mine has a cover I can drive over or raise as an additional 4 x 8 work area. Best, MarkAttached Image


Good morning mlindner (Mark) please elaborate on your weekend project to cut a hole in your garage floor.

Thanks

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post Oct 29 2016, 07:00 AM
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Harpo, I did have a friend to help....but the process went like this. Rent cement saw( the one I got was new with new blade) it cut the 6 bag mix almost as fast as cutting wood, could not believe. Then dug the sand out, down about 16 inches. The cement pour is a two step process, first pour base making sure it is level (my floor has a pitch to the floor drain). Then next morning framed up sides with a little rebar into the base. Second pour. Done.
I just used bag cement, and a little cement mixer that fit in the trunk of my wives Passat. If interested I can find pictures. NOTE, cutting cement is very dirty/dusty. I visqueened all sides of the garage off and had the hose/water going while cutting the cement. OK it took two days. still best thing I've ever done. Mark
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post Oct 29 2016, 07:41 AM
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post Oct 29 2016, 08:44 AM
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My apologies to JustinP for the slight de-railment off the original lift in question.
What about this open scissor lift. Yeah its like $700 more, but you have better access to the center for other vehicles if you need to ?
No I don't have one just been eyeing them since they announced free shipping.

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-Kw...B-Mid-Rise-Lift
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post Oct 29 2016, 09:21 AM
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Sorry about the hijack Justin and thanks Mark for the photos. How thick is your new slab? It looks like you also cut a slot for your hydraulic line.

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The old cement floor was only 3 1/2 inches thick with fiberglass imbedded, the new slab was 6 inches with a little rebar. Yes, sorry Justin, off the tracks we went.......mark PS with the scissor lift being lower in the floor, I can use the truck extensions for the lift making it possible to replace exhaust systems on newer VW Bettles and Jettas......for the Porsche's no problems.
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Did you tie the old cement to the new cement using rebar and holes in your new cement?

Thanks again

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post Oct 29 2016, 04:33 PM
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Hi David, no, no need for that. The base for the lift (slab) is so stable, maybe five times needed. The six inch poor on compacted sand is enough to lift a commercial truck. I can give you a little schematic of the cement layout if you want. Best, Mark
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QUOTE(Garold Shaffer @ Oct 28 2016, 03:10 PM) *

QUOTE(N_Jay @ Oct 28 2016, 01:33 PM) *

I keep looking at this kind because I want to be able to get to the center of the car better. (For other cars.)

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-TD...le-Scissor-Lift


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) That is the lift I have. If your 914 is stock or very close to stock ride height then you won't need ramps. If your car is lowered like mine, then yes you will. It really isn't a big deal to make up a set of ramps.



And you have been happy with it for lifting 914s. I need to order one too and was thinking about this one.
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Maybe we should do a group buy or something to get a price break ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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