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> OT Scissor lift installed in pit, or....why I'm sore tonight
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post May 30 2008, 11:49 PM
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Thought I would post my installation of a scissor lift. It's a full rise scissor lift made by Bend Pak and will raise a vehicle 6 feet. It's designed to sit on the floor and ramps were included but I hated that you could only get one car at a time in the shop and the lift kind of consumed the area. The two post systems are much cheaper but then you have posts to deal with.

So, out came the saw, shovel, forms and concrete truck. Once the concrete cures, I will drop it in the new hole and the lift will be flush with the surface of my shop with 3/4" clearance all the way around. No more ramps or metal sticking up. I even installed an underground conduit for the hydraulic hoses and the air emergency lock system.

The idea being to be able to use the garage like normal and still have a lift. It was a lot of work but I hope it will be worth it in the long run.
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post May 31 2008, 12:17 AM
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Yeowza... nice job (as usual)

Humor us; show us a picture of something you've done 1/2 assed! Let us know you're mortal damn it!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post May 31 2008, 12:31 AM
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So when do us locals get a tour??
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post May 31 2008, 12:38 AM
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So when do us locals get a tour??


My plan is to paint my shop and replace the lighting in the next month. Once I'm done with that I'm planning on having a "celebration" BBQ since the car is done too. Can't pick a date until I'm done though.
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post May 31 2008, 06:49 AM
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Very nice. If you're going to do a job, do it right. And you did.
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post May 31 2008, 07:56 AM
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Just what i dont need, having to start on another project, Thanks!

Good work, I have considered recessing my lift into the floor as well, I have to use wooden ramps to drive up on to clear the lift.
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post May 31 2008, 08:14 AM
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Nice!
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post May 31 2008, 08:29 AM
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Another thing to consider if you are doing this and have a roll up door......I installed a Liftmaster 3800 jackshaft door opener. It operates off the spring shaft on the wall unlike the chain or screw style that sits overhead in the middle of the garage, just ripe to stick through the top of your car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I also extended the door tracking up 12". When open my door almost touches the ceiling, only eating up a few inches of ceiling height now.
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post May 31 2008, 08:38 AM
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I've been considering one of those for some time now to get the extra clearance for my lift. How much room does the liftmaster box need on the side of the door?
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post May 31 2008, 08:52 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Very nice! I've never seen anything like that. Please post some pics when complete.
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post May 31 2008, 08:58 AM
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I've been considering one of those for some time now to get the extra clearance for my lift. How much room does the liftmaster box need on the side of the door?


Normally you need about 3 inches vertical and 9" on the side. It can mount on the right or left side. I actually cheated by notching out the sheetrock and raised my shaft and operator even higher. The limiting factor is the spring shaft, not the operator. To get maximum clearance, I raised the shaft as high as possible and then raised the end of the track as high as possible. The result is a track that is not quite level overhead but it really doesn't hurt anything and it gives maximum clearance in the center where you really need it. With my 10' ceiling, I can raise the 914 the full height of the lift and walk under the car without bending over. I'm a short guy though.......
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post May 31 2008, 11:39 AM
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My ceiling is only 9.5' and I'm not really short. I need all the room I can get. I'm using a hydraulic stool on wheels and roll around underneath. It actually works pretty well, but I'd love to get the extra height.
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post May 31 2008, 02:49 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Another inspiration. I agree with Eric, please show us something you did in your shop below your usual standard. please, please, please....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

Awesome job. I saw a similiar project on another forum (garage journal maybe) that had a cover over it to make a smooth floor when not being used. No chance to roll an ankle etc.

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post May 31 2008, 06:22 PM
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Wow, nice setup. I need one!
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post Jun 1 2008, 11:55 AM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ May 30 2008, 11:17 PM) *

Yeowza... nice job (as usual)

Humor us; show us a picture of something you've done 1/2 assed! Let us know you're mortal damn it!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


E,

You ought to see his tractor leak hydraulic fluid! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I benefitted from this purchase and install. I got his previous lift that goes to about 40" high... Plenty for me.
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post Jun 1 2008, 12:02 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ May 30 2008, 11:17 PM) *

Yeowza... nice job (as usual)

Humor us; show us a picture of something you've done 1/2 assed! Let us know you're mortal damn it!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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You ought to see his tractor leak hydraulic fluid! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I benefitted from this purchase and install. I got his previous lift that goes to about 40" high... Plenty for me.


To bad Clay didn't have you around when him and Slits had there 'Height' contest.
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post Jun 1 2008, 12:15 PM
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jun 1 2008, 09:55 AM) *

[You ought to see his tractor leak hydraulic fluid! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Hey I fixed that!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) Of course the reason was that the leaking hydraulic fluid was costing me 10 times more than the damn seal to fix it.

Yep, I admit I am anally picky. Think about my poor wife having to deal with that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)
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post Jun 1 2008, 12:28 PM
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jun 1 2008, 09:55 AM) *

[You ought to see his tractor leak hydraulic fluid! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Hey I fixed that!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) Of course the reason was that the leaking hydraulic fluid was costing me 10 times more than the damn seal to fix it.

Yep, I admit I am anally picky. Think about my poor wife having to deal with that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)


Well there you go... I have been to Paul's house several times and the tractor was the only thing that came up a little short... And now, even that is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Paul, do you have pics of the lift in the sunken bed yet?
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post Jun 1 2008, 12:43 PM
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Paul, do you have pics of the lift in the sunken bed yet?


Not yet. I'm really chomping at the bit to stick it in there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) but I don't want to chip the concrete since it's so green. That lift weighs about 1500 lbs and it will tough to drop it in without incident.
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post Jun 1 2008, 01:50 PM
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Paul, do you have pics of the lift in the sunken bed yet?


Not yet. I'm really chomping at the bit to stick it in there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) but I don't want to chip the concrete since it's so green. That lift weighs about 1500 lbs and it will tough to drop it in without incident.


Do you need help dropping it in? I know you are tight with your neighbors but I could come up if you want. I want to get you to install those Elephant Bushings on my rear control arms anyway. And I have a little repair to do on some lugs I got from Eric Shea. Two popped out during the shipping. He tack welds them in and maybe you could reweld them?

Are you going to lower it in with the tractor?
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