Car Lift

[William Lynde]

Hi SOC,
Anyone got / had any experience with using the following

https://www.autoliftproduction.com/en-gb/autolift3000?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyq_B_J_q_AIVM4BQBh1 FYAt3EAQYAyABEgLFPvD_BwE

Seem a handy bit of kit?
Regards
Will

[mole42]

I am very happy with mine which isn't 3-ton but seems adequate for the 1.3-ton Stag.

This one: https://cjautosheywood.co.uk/product...-1-5-ton-cl01/

[Bakdraft007]

I am very happy with mine.

Does it rest on the sills? Would you by chance have any photos to show where the pads align on the Stag

Dave

[mole42]

Does it rest on the sills? Would you by chance have any photos to show where the pads align on the Stag

Dave

Yes, it lifts under the sills - the pads are long enough to spread the weight in between the jacking points. I don't have any photos I'm afraid, I was too busy to use the camera! Other users I've heard make wooden pads to spread the load even more but i didn't find it necessary.

[Bakdraft007]

Yes, it lifts under the sills - the pads are long enough to spread the weight in between the jacking points. I don't have any photos I'm afraid, I was too busy to use the camera! Other users I've heard make wooden pads to spread the load even more but i didn't find it necessary.

That great.. thanks.

How do you manage find it when you need to work in the center part of the car... say for example removing the exhaust boxes or prop shaft etc...

[mole42]

That great.. thanks.

How do you manage find it when you need to work in the center part of the car... say for example removing the exhaust boxes or prop shaft etc...

No problem at all, the centre bars are far anough away from the floor of the car to make exhaust, propshaft or handbrake easy to get to. In fact, it's so much easier than ramps and/or axle stands I haven't used them since! I used the lift when I took the engine & gearbox out of my car, with the heads removed I was able to lower the assembly to the ground and slide it all out sideways with the lift holding the car up. Much easier than the alternatives I've seen.

[RNF]

I'm in the process of installing a full-size scissor lift as we speak. I'm going with a flush mount so that when not in use the lift is flat with the garage floor. It's actually been going on for over a month, because as usual the project has taken many ugly turns. First I had the floor saw cut - all good. Then I dug down 2-3" and discovered that there were slabs of concrete under the floor. So, I jackhammered them out to get adequate foundation for the lift, and now I'm ready...except getting the concrete people out and the weather has been a bit of a challenge. So hopefully this Monday is the day. Then I'll wait for the concrete to cure and then I can install, and get back to a normal garage rather than two huge gaping car killing holes waiting to add to the costs.
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[bullstarz]

I got one of these;

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https://www.valuegarageequipment.com/product/short-full-height-scissor-lift-3-0-tonne-surface-mounted/

That was over a year ago not got round to install it yet. Its a surface mount so no digging. I was going to get the flush mount bit this one was on offer Ł2600 incl deliery so i couldn't refuse it. its fairly low so hope fully wont be that much of a problem/obstruction in the garage.

[RNF]

You could “flush” mount it like I am (trying) because there’s no bar that connects them as some surface mount lifts have. All you would need is the minimum height of the lift in its full down position and then saw cut, dig down (hopefully not hitting buried slabs as you can see with mine), the repour the concrete at the required level. I’m pouring 4,000psi concrete at 4 5/16” below grade. I’ll have ~7+” of foundation with rebar as well. Might as well go overboard since I’ll be the one underneath it.9BE61A44-51AD-40E3-9C80-D01963704C44.jpg

[RNF]

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[dasadrew]

Had this done before the garage floor concrete went in - looking forward to interring the ramp!

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[William Lynde]

Please can I check lifting the Stags via the sills is fine.

Regards
Will

[William Lynde]

Thank you everyone. I don’t fancy digging my garage floor up. Can I check lifting the Stags via the sills is fine? Do you support the car via any other means?

Lanoguard protection time soon.

Cheers
Will

[bullstarz]

Ive always lifted them on the chassis The lift ive got has rubber blocks to put in the right place. Two post are one of the better options but they have the issues, the floor/base has to be very good. You can get the "H" frame one but they take up even more space. But to answer your question i wouldn't lift directly on the sills, it not the most solid part, nor are the standard 50 year old out riggers.

[ramjam2005]

Please can I check lifting the Stags via the sills is fine.

Regards
Will

Personally, I wouldn't lift the complete car by the sills. They are only strengthened internally at the jacking point (with a flimsy 1" wde piece of thin steel bracket) and that should only be used for lifting one corner for wheel replacement. Mine collapsed simply doing that due to the tin worm.