sraz786

I was thinking of buying a scissor lift for my home garage. My space is kinda narrow and don't have too much height so some of the more industrial options seem to not be feasible. I would like to be able to accommodate a motor/trans drop along with suspension work. Any particular models that folks recommend here? Would I be able to get enough height out of a scissors lift to be able to drop the motor/trans? Thanks for your help!

andrewgt3

Here's a thread on my bendpak

sraz786

Excellent! Very nicely done. It seems like this model would also provide the height necessary for dropping a motor. If I was to drop the transaxle along with motor, are there any obstructions that would prevent this?

Rick GT3

my garage ceiling is low, also have a Bendpak scissor lift. I really like it a lot.

Rick GT3

Evolved Rs

Is there enough room to drop an engine or does the rear crossbar have to be cut like a few of the 993 guys have done?

Rick GT3

let me check and take pictures

andrewgt3

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nicely done. how do you keep the ramps from sliding around?

rbahr

I have a low ceiling height restriction, wanted full under-car access and went with: I looked at a number of options including Bend-pak & Nussbaum and decided on: https://www.maxjaxusa.com/buy-purcha...FdiLswod2nEKvw

It is not a scissor lift, but it met my needs

extanker

had one quite a few years they are good for most jobs including dropping your motor/trans......make sure you place the car right there is a big weight transfer when the assembly comes out. i got mine from gregsmithequipment.com in del you can make great deals for cash and self pick-up. DO NOT get a cheapie/light weight one .....get at least a 4000 pound capacity/120 volt ....harbor freight makes some bottom line scary tip over ones ....

Mlbraptor

I have the Bendpak. Work's great.

extanker

[QUOTE=andrewgt3;14290692]i have a cement floor so there is no sliding unless you drive/brake too hard over them. i made my ramps out of wood in sections ....there are jobs that you want the ramps out of the way,mine hung on the wall out of the way

extanker

if you have an electric garage door check and double check the car and over-head linkage at max lift.........i found out the hard way on my NEW z06 that fiberglass is white under the black paint

Runner

Evolved Rs

Would love maxjax but my slab is post tension