Tilting car lift?

[Paul_S]

I just found this...

 

[bigh]

Thanks for this Paul, I hadn't seen that particular piece of information. I must admit I am getting a bit concerned now, as to whether the 5000 model will actual fit properly.

I think it will be very close indeed, out of interest, what diameter wheels are you running?

 

[Bazzateer]

Pretty sure the Mighty Car Mods guys use a QuickJack and they did a 240Z a couple of years back.

Just checked in this episode it's up on the QJ. Not sure which one though (3500 or 5000?).

 

[bigh]

Pretty sure the Mighty Car Mods guys use a QuickJack and they did a 240Z a couple of years back.

Just checked in this episode it's up on the QJ. Not sure which one though (3500 or 5000?).

Yes, that's where I first saw the product. I couldn't determine either, which lift it was though.

 

[Paul_S]

Thanks for this Paul, I hadn't seen that particular piece of information. I must admit I am getting a bit concerned now, as to whether the 5000 model will actual fit properly.

I think it will be very close indeed, out of interest, what diameter wheels are you running?

I've got 14" wheels with 195/70 R14 tyres.

Something else to consider is the wheels dropping down as the weight comes off them. I don't know if that might be enough to make a difference too.

 

[Paul_S]

Yes, that's where I first saw the product. I couldn't determine either, which lift it was though.

It's really hard to tell isn't it? It's clear from this still that one end of the ramp reaches quite far into the wheel arch but I can't find another clip showing the front of the ramp to see where that sits.

 

[Paul_S]

I've got to say though, I really like the look of these ramps

 

[bigh]

It's really hard to tell isn't it? It's clear from this still that one end of the ramp reaches quite far into the wheel arch but I can't find another clip showing the front of the ramp to see where that sits.

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Looks like they have positioned the blocks on the sill/pinch weld, is there a pinch weld on a 240?

 

[Paul_S]

That's where you would use the factory jack when changing a wheel.

So, as long as your car is structurally sound, is there a problem lifting the car with all 4 of those points at once?

 

[Bazzateer]

So, as long as your car is structurally sound, is there a problem lifting the car with all 4 of those points at once?

Should be fine, you're spreading the load across four points. No different to when it goes up on a 2 post lift.

 

[toopy]

Should be fine, you're spreading the load across four points. No different to when it goes up on a 2 post lift.

That's true, but all the pics Ive seen of cars on post lifts use the tie rod rear mounting point on the chassis rail/leg and the rear of the floor pan area, never on the sills.

I guess too many people over the years have caused damage either to the lip/seam whatever its called bending, and/or unseen rot giving way!!
If you know for sure the car is 100% sound in that area, then it will be absolutely fine, otherwise I'd err on the side of caution.

 

[Paul_S]

That's true, but all the pics Ive seen of cars on post lifts use the tie rod rear mounting point on the chassis rail/leg and the rear of the floor pan area, never on the sills.

I guess too many people over the years have caused damage either to the lip/seam whatever its called bending, and/or unseen rot giving way!!
If you know for sure the car is 100% sound in that area, then it will be absolutely fine, otherwise I'd err on the side of caution.

I wonder if that might help if these QuickRamps are too long to go under the sill. If they are more inboard then the length might not matter so much.

The only downsides I can see are that they might be more difficult to position and being closer together will give less working space between. Also, they need to be almost exactly parallel (you are allowed 2" leeway).

 

[Paul_S]

Thread resurrection time!

I'm looking at car lifts (again!) and was wondering how the QuickJack is working out for you.

I can't find any new alternatives since I last looked. If anything there are fewer options because the only 2-post movable lifts I can find (such as the CL07) seem to be permanently out of stock. One question about those - other than the wheels, are they any different to permanent 2 post lifts? I wonder if it's possible just to weld some to an ordinary one...

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

have you seen the 1 post lifts?

 

[Paul_S]

have you seen the 1 post lifts?

I have looked at those, but I imagine they restrict access to the underside of the car a fair amount.

Every option has pros and cons and I suppose it's finding the solution which is the best compromise for your needs.

 

[jonbills]

@bigh how are you getting on with the quickjacks?

Personally, I really love my scissor lift. Even in my pretty small garage, it gets the car high enough to work underneath comfortably, and I can get round the outside.

 

[Paul_S]

@bigh how are you getting on with the quickjacks?

Personally, I really love my scissor lift. Even in my pretty small garage, it gets the car high enough to work underneath comfortably, and I can get round the outside.
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I think I'm heading that way. Do you know what make / model that lift is?

I've been looking at this --> https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/products/as-7530d-garage-scissor-lift/

The way I see it, the only negatives Vs the QuickJack is the beams across the floor which would prevent you rolling anything along the floor and that you can't alter the width between the ramps. Also, it takes up more space when not in use.

The advantages are it rises up higher (1m) and can take up to 3T so more useful for all a lot more vehicles.

I'd be very interested to hear if anyone has experience with this lift.

 

[uk66fastback]

Isn’t this the type that can be set into the floor if you desire?

 

[jonbills]

Mine's a Hoffman 2600, its not available any more but very similar to the automechservices one. I've had loads of cars on it, from the Z to my Son's Hilux pickup without any problems. As Mike says, you could lower it into the floor and cover the cross beams on the floor so it would be out of the way.

edit: on the width point - it is actually wider than the compression rod pickup points on the body which is where I like to lift it, so I made a cross beam to go there.

 

[Paul_S]

Thanks for that. I'll have to check the measurements and might do the same. Did you just use some angle steel and bolt or weld it onto the ramps?

I liked the idea of the AS-7530D because it's 'draggable' so I can move it. Automotech also do variants that aren't portable (so better for sinking into the floor). They also do mid and high lift ones --> https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/product-category/scissor-lifts/

It's a real shame the higher lift ones aren't portable because then I could take it outside to lift the car to full height - my garage has a standard height ceiling.