ActionfigureJoe Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 I’ve been looking around. 6000 pound or so. 60” lift. Any suggestions? Don’t want to spend over $3,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted March 14, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted March 14, 2021 Why a scissor lift? Low ceilings? A bud use to have a max Jax lift nice if you got low ceilings and you can still work under the car without lift being in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Make a lift pit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, 800renegaderider said: Why a scissor lift? Low ceilings? A bud use to have a max Jax lift nice if you got low ceilings and you can still work under the car without lift being in the way. Yeah. Low ceiling. It also needs to be portable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted March 14, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted March 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, ActionfigureJoe said: Yeah. Low ceiling. It also needs to be portable. Look into that max Jax it’s basically a mini 2 post that’s portable. He used it at his old house in his garage under. Raises car maybe 4ft or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted March 14, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted March 14, 2021 https://www.maxjax.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Would something like this be something you'd consider? https://allstarperformance.com/race-car-lift-with-alum-frame-all11272/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 I have a quickjack for use at home. It won't lift 5 feet but quite portable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted March 15, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted March 15, 2021 42 minutes ago, XCR1250 said: Make a lift pit. Aren’t oil pits illegal now? I thought I seen that some where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 1 minute ago, 800renegaderider said: Aren’t oil pits illegal now? I thought I seen that some where. Probably in some places, quite a few around here, they are poured reinforced concrete, 1 has an electric sliding steel cover, pretty kewl. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieselgeek Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 What is the ceiling height and floor thickness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 2 hours ago, racinfarmer said: Would something like this be something you'd consider? https://allstarperformance.com/race-car-lift-with-alum-frame-all11272/ Have you used it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 1 hour ago, ArcticCrusher said: I have a quickjack for use at home. It won't lift 5 feet but quite portable. I have one of those. Want something that goes up higher where a reclining wheelie chair can fit under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 11 hours ago, ActionfigureJoe said: I have one of those. Want something that goes up higher where a reclining wheelie chair can fit under. Take a look at two post jacks concrete support requirements. Not sure if most home garages meet it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 quickjack you can sometimes find they cheap at the warehouse stores, 5 and 7k pound versions no posts https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/bl-5000ext/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwi7yCBhDJARIsAMWFScM_9wuOkPEUAFQmgRfYMAt2RXk_D4fS2pWA_U6fOhL1ix7mdLuAa-waAjpJEALw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 7 hours ago, Angry ginger said: quickjack you can sometimes find they cheap at the warehouse stores, 5 and 7k pound versions no posts https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/bl-5000ext/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwi7yCBhDJARIsAMWFScM_9wuOkPEUAFQmgRfYMAt2RXk_D4fS2pWA_U6fOhL1ix7mdLuAa-waAjpJEALw_wcB I have the 7000 series with extension and they work as advertised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washedupmxer Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 I think you should stick to scissoring your sheman freinds before your hurt yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 On 3/14/2021 at 8:53 PM, ActionfigureJoe said: Have you used it? Yes we have. Love it at the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 On 3/14/2021 at 6:37 PM, 800renegaderider said: https://www.maxjax.com/ Jake Spence is a local guy. Fellow BMW enthusiast. He’s got one of those and apparently likes it. That’s a sweet 9 second 135i. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 2 hours ago, ActionfigureJoe said: Jake Spence is a local guy. Fellow BMW enthusiast. He’s got one of those and apparently likes it. That’s a sweet 9 second 135i. https://www.maxjax.com/concrete-requirements/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 1 minute ago, ArcticCrusher said: https://www.maxjax.com/concrete-requirements/ Garage floor is 6”. Regardless, I need something portable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, ActionfigureJoe said: Garage floor is 6”. Regardless, I need something portable. Its not just the thickness. I would not trust my garage floor for that, but will pour a good floor for my new place next year. I like the four posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: Its not just the thickness. I would not trust my garage floor for that, but will pour a good floor for my new place next year. I like the four posts. I do too. I don’t know of any concrete within the last couple of decades that isn’t at least 3k. I’d be more concerned about imperfections creating weakness. Jake’s home was built in the late ‘70/early “80’s. So far it’s held up. My main concern with a two post would be pulling motors out the bottom intact with the subframe. The difference of weight balance could create some issues. I’m not sure, but I wouldn’t want to chance it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted March 16, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted March 16, 2021 1 minute ago, ActionfigureJoe said: I do too. I don’t know of any concrete within the last couple of decades that isn’t at least 3k. I’d be more concerned about imperfections creating weakness. Jake’s home was built in the late ‘70/early “80’s. So far it’s held up. My main concern with a two post would be pulling motors out the bottom intact with the subframe. The difference of weight balance could create some issues. I’m not sure, but I wouldn’t want to chance it. They make jack stands you place under the rear for when you pull a motor on a 2 post so the car don’t move. Done it many times no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 8 minutes ago, 800renegaderider said: They make jack stands you place under the rear for when you pull a motor on a 2 post so the car don’t move. Done it many times no issues. Gotcha. Sound like you’re pretty happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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