All You Need To Know If You're Buying a Scissor lift For Your Garage

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  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024

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  • @daviddunn7413
    @daviddunn7413 6 лет назад +2

    Nice clean video with a scary clean garage. I can see the boards for low slung cars are cut to short lengths. Going to snag your idea because shorter boards will be lot easier to move than one long one.I have a mid rise lift and have discovered that a 4' square moving dolly will fit under it when partially raised then when lowered it will lie flat and I can easily move it around like a big creeper.I have room to push my lift to the side against the wall out of the way when not in use so I don't have to straddle it to bring the car in.A dolly can be made out of 2x6s with 3" steel 600# capacity casters from amazon or northern tool. Casters are about $6.00 each.This lift is really handy for most of the work I do. I have had this lift for about two years and never want to go back to using jack stands. Thanks for the video.

  • @peppino9255
    @peppino9255 7 лет назад +1

    another alternative is the QuickJack. Purchased one myself for DYI car repairs. Gives more clearance to work towards the middle of the car if you need to do exhaust work unlike the scissor lift. I have a brief vid of me using it on my channel.

  • @_Wai_Wai_
    @_Wai_Wai_ 2 года назад +3

    Despite American people and Media says, the USA can't get enough of Made in China stuff. Made in China is very good quality, considering the price people are paying for this.

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  Год назад

      Wai - sorry for the late reply - yes I agree - Cheers from Canada!

  • @PMPerformance
    @PMPerformance 5 лет назад +1

    Great insight with lower cars. This was my concern. Nice touch at the end. lol

  • @oxyfee6486
    @oxyfee6486 11 месяцев назад

    I live in Woodstock Ontario, Thanks for the video, it was very helpful, I will be contacting them.👍🇨🇦

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  11 месяцев назад

      Glad to help Oxy - Cheers from Saint George!

  • @TimdogQ
    @TimdogQ 6 лет назад +1

    Great video and GREAT touch at the end lol!

  • @billgaytes6845
    @billgaytes6845 7 лет назад +2

    Good review but would have been better if you had lifted an actual vehicle so we could see how high it went and the amount of access you have with the lift frame across the bottom of the vehicle.

  • @rayc1503
    @rayc1503 7 лет назад +1

    Top class review, I'm a bit restricted with the length of space I have. Wanted to know, when the vehicle rises. Does it move forwards or backwards any amount? Looking at the vehicle side on. Sorry if this sounds confusing. Thank-you

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  7 лет назад +1

      Moves the car forward slightly only a couple of inches at most

    • @rayc1503
      @rayc1503 7 лет назад

      Top man thanks for the information, keep up the great work Mr.
      Stay blessed buddy

  • @mikeschmeeedotcom
    @mikeschmeeedotcom 7 лет назад +1

    outro was great!

  • @nickpark9587
    @nickpark9587 3 года назад +1

    Hello
    good review.
    question ... do u have to bleed the lines for the first time use? i have a similar jack from Atlas i can't seem to find a bleeding port..

  • @johnschmitz6992
    @johnschmitz6992 3 года назад +2

    Do the pad mounts come off. ..??Thinking of putting a steel top on it and making a lift table out of it.. lawn mowers,snowblowers etc.

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  3 года назад +1

      I just drive right on top of it John when I service my lawntractor - cheers

    • @tony5006
      @tony5006 3 года назад

      You don’t need to take the lift arms off. Just swing them in wards and lay a 12 x 2 on each side of the table and lay your table top on them. You can screw the top down to the 12 x 2 if you want to. That’s what I did.

    • @dongeorge4037
      @dongeorge4037 3 года назад

      @@tony5006 Smart!

  • @adeelcyril3339
    @adeelcyril3339 7 лет назад +1

    Excellent review!

  • @mattka5354
    @mattka5354 7 лет назад +2

    Thank you for posting.

  • @phillipmurray5516
    @phillipmurray5516 7 лет назад +1

    Nice review, can you remove front wheel drive transmission

  • @paulg444
    @paulg444 5 лет назад +1

    my biggest fear with the scissor jack is the scissor joint the bolt just never seems to be sized right, I would like to see a minimum of 1.5 inches of hardened steel at that bearing.

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  5 лет назад

      would be nice I agree but it seems to function no problem

  • @zekshajduk8854
    @zekshajduk8854 8 месяцев назад

    Great video. Thanks man !!!

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  8 месяцев назад +1

      Anytime Zek - Cheers from Canada!

  • @Authoratah
    @Authoratah 7 лет назад +4

    A wireless lapel mic would help the audio

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  7 лет назад

      Thanks for the tip Gman but in my garage the lapel mic sounds tinny

    • @jasmonahan
      @jasmonahan 7 лет назад +1

      No offense, car questions, but a lapel mic would still be 1000 percent better. I teach audio mixing to high school kids. The voice is just bouncing off of every surface BEFOREHAND we here it. And it's not very audible. In lieu of a lapel mic, you could consider voiceover. Thanks for letting GManGT and myself comment creatively.

  • @ruufiss9922
    @ruufiss9922 11 месяцев назад

    how wide is it? mine looks exactly the same except its made by TMG industrial. but literally exactly the same just some parts are grey on mine.
    but anyways, im either having trouble linging it up, or my 3 series BMW is wider than most cars or something because it came out short and cant meet both sides on my lift points. figuring just making longer arms to swing out but yeah, just not sure if my model is useless or not. says 4'3 inches wide.

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  9 месяцев назад

      I place the pucks on the rails or suspension if I can't reach the rocker panels

  • @timg8045
    @timg8045 3 года назад

    Nice video! I really considered one of these. My two car garage ceiling height is 8.5 foot. I want it for oil changes, tire rotations and brake work. My concerns are when it’s professionally delivered getting it off of the truck, unboxed and into my garage. As you said it’s very heavy, 900 plus pounds I’m sure. Once in place I really have no plans to move it around, will pretty much stay in place. I see it has the dolly but I have concerns when maneuvering it around to position it. I assume you had yours delivered? If the case did they help you unload it etc..

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  3 года назад +2

      Tim - you can slide it off the trailer and use the dolly to position it anywhere - did it by myself no problem!

  • @daleramage7389
    @daleramage7389 5 лет назад +2

    Could you fasten the 2x12 down and leave them there all the time.What length are they 10 footers .I am opening a small body shop I think it would be awesome, but I'm doing oil coats also would this be OK for those purposes. Any feedback back you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much Dale

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  5 лет назад +1

      12 ft and yes no problem - just make sure to put something over the hydraulic lines so your undercoating oil doesn't destroy them

    • @daleramage7389
      @daleramage7389 5 лет назад +1

      @@carquestions Thanks for the information very helpfull .Dale

  • @eduardomadrigal6732
    @eduardomadrigal6732 7 лет назад +1

    Can a scissor lift be install outdoors with small pebbles on the ground or do you need a cement floor.

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  7 лет назад

      Not recommended - the wheels need a smooth hard surface

    • @robroy308
      @robroy308 6 лет назад

      Eduardo Madrigal drop some blocks in the ground sticking up about an inch for the wheels to sit on and keep it covered when you’re not using it

  • @ubeurban6160
    @ubeurban6160 7 лет назад +1

    Awesome vid! Totally adding that to my arsenal! Can you recommend some brands to research? Thanks.

  • @poolboy0071000
    @poolboy0071000 6 лет назад

    Great video! I`m gonna buy one. Cheers from Winnipeg!

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  6 лет назад

      Still have it - works great - never a problem

  • @shawavsqk
    @shawavsqk 2 года назад

    What is the brand of your lift? Is it available in Canada?

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  2 года назад +1

      Google lift super store - still making it -

  • @SenpaiMC7
    @SenpaiMC7 4 года назад

    Looks like if cars front is placed where the hydraulics are you could possibly remove the transmission from a RWD vehicle? Any attempt with this? Much appreciate your time.

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  4 года назад +1

      you might be able to do it on small fwd cars but I haven't tried Marco.

    • @SenpaiMC7
      @SenpaiMC7 4 года назад

      @@carquestions Much appreciated thank you. Have a good one

  • @tony5006
    @tony5006 3 года назад +1

    You said you bought some 2 by 12 lumber, then you said an inch and a half . Which is it please Mark?

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  3 года назад +3

      Both - a common 2x12 is actually 1.5 thick

    • @tony5006
      @tony5006 3 года назад

      @@carquestions Oh, ok . Thank you.

    • @patrickflohe7427
      @patrickflohe7427 3 года назад +2

      BAHAHAHA
      You haven’t bought much lumber, have you?

    • @tony5006
      @tony5006 3 года назад

      @@patrickflohe7427 Why would I have?

    • @dongeorge4037
      @dongeorge4037 3 года назад

      Tony, Tony, Tony. Not a carpenter I assume. "2 by" material" is (these days) really 1 & 1/2 inches thick while widths are also reduced by 1/2 inches. So a 2 X 12 board is really 1 & 1/2 inches thick by 11 & 1/2 inches wide. (With your choice of length which is still "actual".)

  • @tylordupont2068
    @tylordupont2068 7 лет назад +1

    you do know most cars now are 3 - 4 1/2 inches off the ground now even civics if they have stock skirt kits on them

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  7 лет назад +1

      Tylor did you know - the most popular vehicles sold are SUVs and Pickups by a very wide margin

  • @johnmoorhousedecorated-nam899
    @johnmoorhousedecorated-nam899 6 лет назад +2

    Anyone do their homework... which one is better, there are several out there

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  6 лет назад

      All I can say is mine has worked perfectly and never had any issues to date - except the paint job isn't the greatest - started to bubble year 2

    • @vikashkeshri8657
      @vikashkeshri8657 5 лет назад

      Hello sir this is a Indian price

  • @robertbyers7275
    @robertbyers7275 2 года назад

    Can you put a 230 cord and plug on the unit

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  2 года назад

      You get em new with either a 120V motor or a 220V motor depending on which one you want

  • @eduardomadrigal6732
    @eduardomadrigal6732 7 лет назад

    Thank you.

  • @THOMASTHESAILOR
    @THOMASTHESAILOR 6 лет назад +2

    Nice, Harbor Freight has a 6000 lbs one for $1500.

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  6 лет назад

      Thanks - good to know

    • @indoorroadkill3369
      @indoorroadkill3369 6 лет назад

      Except they won't ship it to us in Canada... even someone like me that lives along the border.
      I tried having it shipped to the closest store like we did with a milling machine years ago--nope they don't do that anymore.
      I tried having it shipped to the shipper's closest terminal... nope won't do that.
      I tried having it shipped to my rental address that has received items as large as tractor tires for me... nope they classify them as a freight forwarder and refuse to ship it there.
      Cancelled my order each time. When I called again to speak to a manager, I left him a voice mail and was completely ignored. They can suck it.

    • @indoorroadkill3369
      @indoorroadkill3369 6 лет назад

      A note for our American friends, though... their 25% off any item super coupons that come out around the holidays DO work to buy them, and will save you $375
      Buy one before they notice and add it to the list of items it can't be used with... lol

  • @thewishmastur
    @thewishmastur 2 года назад

    Is it from Princess Auto?

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  2 года назад +1

      No - bought at Lift Super Store in Oakville Ontario - Cheers!

  • @southcreekoutfitters
    @southcreekoutfitters 4 года назад

    What is the make and mode of this lift? Need one to lift my UTV. Thanks.

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  3 года назад

      Many different makers of this common lift SCO - I bought it at the Lift Super Store in Oakville Canada a few years ago.

  • @johnmoorhousedecorated-nam899
    @johnmoorhousedecorated-nam899 6 лет назад +3

    Do you trust getting underneath the car?

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  6 лет назад +1

      Oh ya - it is certified and has a mechanical lock

    • @indianatone218
      @indianatone218 5 лет назад +1

      @@carquestions the titanic was certified and gauranteed unsinkable .mmmmm?

    • @_Wai_Wai_
      @_Wai_Wai_ 2 года назад

      @@indianatone218 The Titanic sunk due to Operator error.

  • @kevins5268
    @kevins5268 11 месяцев назад

    How hard is it to move?

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  11 месяцев назад +1

      Easy - the motor is mounted on a special dolly - fits in hole in front - look close - Cheers Kevin!

    • @kevins5268
      @kevins5268 11 месяцев назад

      @@carquestions so if I want to pull it out in the middle of the garage when i wanna work on something and move it to the side when not in use pretty easy to do that?

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  11 месяцев назад +1

      Yep - 2 minute job - needs a little muscle but a 120 lb woman might struggle with it - stick it in, push down, and start pulling, pushing or turning@@kevins5268

    • @kevins5268
      @kevins5268 11 месяцев назад

      @carquestions awesome this was one of my main concerns buying this. I have a 3 car with 10 ft ceilings but I would like to be able to move it to different areas of the garage. You answered my question thanks!
      Also if I bought this second hand would it be difficult to load on a trailer that has a ramp

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  11 месяцев назад +1

      yes - it's heavy as hell of you think you can lift it - you'd need to winch it, block and tackle or six guys maybe@@kevins5268

  • @jamieprice126
    @jamieprice126 5 лет назад +1

    where did you get your lift at

  • @ffangoria
    @ffangoria 5 лет назад +1

    Will it lift a GMC 1500 crew cab, I can't seem to find how much they actually weigh. Thanks

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  5 лет назад

      yep no problem

    • @ffangoria
      @ffangoria 5 лет назад

      @@carquestions Thanks, the dealership I do body work at we work on a ton of crew cabs mostly 1500's, they wont buy us lifts so I might buy one myself, wasn't sure they'd lift these big trucks. Probably use on SUV's mostly, I'm old as dirt and laying on the floor sucks @ss. Not sure I want to spend MY money to make THEM money though

    • @apache1120
      @apache1120 4 года назад +1

      @His Masters Voice do you have any proof of your fear?

    • @dodgeramsport01
      @dodgeramsport01 4 года назад

      @His Masters Voice You are insane! Its as safe as a commercial lift! In fact some commercial shops use these! I know I do at my shop !

    • @dodgeramsport01
      @dodgeramsport01 4 года назад

      @KEITH FLOYD'S FINAL INTERVIEW Ok DICK HEAD tell me why? Both use hydraulics to lift! Both have safety catches! both have been made for years! Show me one news article of one scissor lift failing under normal operation that wasn't the fault of some dumb ass!

  • @jonkastanek2468
    @jonkastanek2468 3 года назад

    Have you ever had a diesel f250 on it

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  3 года назад

      Nope - but quad cab ram is fine so F250 should work

    • @jonkastanek2468
      @jonkastanek2468 3 года назад

      Okay I'm looking for things left that will pick up a F350

  • @Doitforyoself
    @Doitforyoself 6 лет назад

    this looks exactly like the Harbor Freight lift I have.

  • @waheedashiq6937
    @waheedashiq6937 2 года назад

    Price

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  2 года назад

      Various suppliers - about $2,000

  • @geoffreyrawlings9736
    @geoffreyrawlings9736 5 лет назад +2

    Hi I have a scissor lift always worried when working underneath about collapsing is it the cross pin holding all the weight.I'm thinking of getting high rise Jacks just in case.mine is made in China I'm even more worried.

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  5 лет назад

      If it makes you feel safer - do it - not needed though

    • @dodgeramsport01
      @dodgeramsport01 4 года назад

      Geoffrey Rawlings
      the cross pin is just safety back up! It is held by the hydraulics!

  • @Z71Ranger
    @Z71Ranger 7 лет назад +1

    who makes this Scissor lift, what is the model number?

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  7 лет назад

      Look it up at "the lift super store" in Canada

    • @gumbygreen9772
      @gumbygreen9772 11 месяцев назад

      Appears to be Hemi Road Runner Model # LSS6MR

  • @mraccord92
    @mraccord92 6 лет назад +1

    Where did you buy in from here in Canada?

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  6 лет назад

      A place called the Lift Super Store

    • @hamadalharthy9930
      @hamadalharthy9930 6 лет назад

      carquestions I want to order in Oman how much will cost and shipping door to door let me know

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  6 лет назад

      No idea since I don't sell this - contact the seller in your area

  • @cliffwendy3765
    @cliffwendy3765 7 лет назад +1

    How stable is it since the lift is narrower than the vehicle when lifter to top height of 4 feet (Canadians 1 meter)?

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  7 лет назад

      1 metre = 39 3/8 inches eh! I have never had an issue with its stability - but I'd bet 2 guys could push it off when full up some effort

    • @cliffwendy3765
      @cliffwendy3765 7 лет назад

      carquestions Excellent, thanks for the reassurance.

  • @vermontjeff2535
    @vermontjeff2535 4 года назад

    Just buy some 2+8" lumber

  • @hydraulics
    @hydraulics 6 лет назад +1

    so, you are just betting your life on hydraulics with this? I don't see any physical lock struts or anything. I wouldn't get under that without some stands. I like the QuickJack over this so far in my research. Thanks for showing us around your lift.

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  6 лет назад +2

      It has an automatic mechanical safety latch - and is certified

    • @hydraulics
      @hydraulics 6 лет назад

      oh I see -that clutch handle is working a long cable that releases the locks? That makes me feel better. I was thinking it was just preventing accidental release of the other lever.

  • @mylarson7640
    @mylarson7640 5 лет назад

    Marcedes?

    • @NeutralChaotic
      @NeutralChaotic 4 года назад

      Try using complete sentences, dumbass.

  • @onedayoneyear3708
    @onedayoneyear3708 4 года назад +1

    สุดยอดมากครับ

  • @nowthatsfunny1
    @nowthatsfunny1 Год назад

    Looks like a death trap.

    • @carquestions
      @carquestions  Год назад +2

      Hoists are for the knowledgeable only - same as lawnmowers - Cheers!