Portable Mid-Rise Lift Feedback.
10-26-2011, 09:58 PM
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Portable Mid-Rise Lift Feedback.
For some time now I have been thinking about picking up a portable mid-rise lift (aka Scissor Lift) for working on my vehicles ('90 964 C2 & '83 Toyota FJ60) but I haven't pulled the trigger because I don't know if it will fill my needs.
I don't generally perform my oil service as I like having a second opinion from someone more experienced than I.
I would and do. . .wheel, tire, brake service, suspension, engine and exhaust. . .detailing of course. . .I guess a little of everything.
Would a portable mid-rise work well? What height is best?
I appreciate any feedback. Thanks!
I don't generally perform my oil service as I like having a second opinion from someone more experienced than I.
I would and do. . .wheel, tire, brake service, suspension, engine and exhaust. . .detailing of course. . .I guess a little of everything.
Would a portable mid-rise work well? What height is best?
I appreciate any feedback. Thanks!
10-26-2011, 10:04 PM
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That's what I plan on getting. I only have about 9.5" clear ceilings in the garage. Not high enough for a two poster. I can't be arsed to drill into or reinforce the concrete, so the MaxJax lift is out as well.
There is a very handy mechanic Doc Wilen who has a blog on Porsche repairs. Prior to getting into a new shop, he ran his repair business out of his home garage using only a mid-rise. He did anything and everything you can imagine.
I have a mate who's installing a Corvette engine into his 968, using only a mid-rise. I think it's limited by only your imagination.
I hope to get one by the end of the year.
There is a very handy mechanic Doc Wilen who has a blog on Porsche repairs. Prior to getting into a new shop, he ran his repair business out of his home garage using only a mid-rise. He did anything and everything you can imagine.
I have a mate who's installing a Corvette engine into his 968, using only a mid-rise. I think it's limited by only your imagination.
I hope to get one by the end of the year.
10-26-2011, 10:20 PM
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Thanks for the feedback!
I don't want a two-post because the garage space I use is occasionally used to paint construction equipment. Therefore portability is key.
It's nice to hear that legit mechanics use them.
I don't want a two-post because the garage space I use is occasionally used to paint construction equipment. Therefore portability is key.
It's nice to hear that legit mechanics use them.
10-27-2011, 09:12 AM
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I have a mid-rise with extra lift pads (tallest gets the frame up 54"). I can raise the P-car high enough to sit on my 15" high roller seat and have just enough headroom to zip around underneath! If you are going to drop the P-car engine, you will want to cut the rear crossmember off the lift, don't worry, they are built like a tank, so a lightweight P-car has no adverse effect.
10-27-2011, 11:45 PM
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I found a Forward (brand name) mid-rise lift on Craigslist today listed for $1,200 (retails for $1,900+).
Goes to 52" and for two years old it looks to be in good shape.
Thoughts? Good deal? Knowledge of the brand?
Goes to 52" and for two years old it looks to be in good shape.
Thoughts? Good deal? Knowledge of the brand?
