TVR on Scissor Lift Advice
Discussion
EGB said:
Thanks Matt. I intend visiting Rugeley sometimes to see their lift in the flesh. Then you are about the same distance in Kent.
Happy lifting! I used to be able bench press 150! Cheers.
I used to be able to bench press that at a push but after 2 dislocated shoulders and 2 torn rotator cuffs my shoulders are shagged that's how I've ended up with the lift really. It's going to help remove the stress on my shoulders. I look at it as a medical device. I should of asked if I could have had it on prescription Happy lifting! I used to be able bench press 150! Cheers.
Hi,
Just a note on the safety aspects of the air pneumatic lift arrangement. I have also just purchased a mid rise scissor lift more or less the same as the blue one shown on this thread. Just a couple of pointers i noticed on my own lift, that might be worth checking on yours.
The air pistons , in the closed position, that is with the piston enclosed in the piston body, may have its end adjuster screw set out too far. So effectively raising up the locking bar, and not allowing full engagement of the lock, so check this as mine was not allowing full locking.
As this is not a precision engineered piece of equipment, you might find as I did that the two locks dont engage at precisely the same time, one engages slightly before the other. Not a big deal if you can identify the first engaging lock, and always stop the down stroke at this point, and then allow the other side to play catchup as the weight comes down. Tricky to explain, so I,ll try to do my best on this.
I noticed that when my right lock engaged, the left side of the scissor only had to drop about 5 mm more to allow the left side lock to engage. All ok.
But if I engaged the left lock first, I had missed the lock slot on the right, and the right side would have to drop down a further 25 mm to engage the next position. So obviously as one lock was engaged at a different position on its rack it may put some strain on the lift, and the car would be down one side. So something to watch out for.
But a cracking bit of kit.
Just a note on the safety aspects of the air pneumatic lift arrangement. I have also just purchased a mid rise scissor lift more or less the same as the blue one shown on this thread. Just a couple of pointers i noticed on my own lift, that might be worth checking on yours.
The air pistons , in the closed position, that is with the piston enclosed in the piston body, may have its end adjuster screw set out too far. So effectively raising up the locking bar, and not allowing full engagement of the lock, so check this as mine was not allowing full locking.
As this is not a precision engineered piece of equipment, you might find as I did that the two locks dont engage at precisely the same time, one engages slightly before the other. Not a big deal if you can identify the first engaging lock, and always stop the down stroke at this point, and then allow the other side to play catchup as the weight comes down. Tricky to explain, so I,ll try to do my best on this.
I noticed that when my right lock engaged, the left side of the scissor only had to drop about 5 mm more to allow the left side lock to engage. All ok.
But if I engaged the left lock first, I had missed the lock slot on the right, and the right side would have to drop down a further 25 mm to engage the next position. So obviously as one lock was engaged at a different position on its rack it may put some strain on the lift, and the car would be down one side. So something to watch out for.
But a cracking bit of kit.
scotty_d said:
Hi Eddie
You could drive the car over it every time you put it in the garage. My cerb catches the ramp if I don't use a little wood but a more permanent solution could be remedied.
It is a heavy bit of kit I needed a for lift to unload mine from the delivery truck. How ever once the mobile wheel kit is fitted it is fairly easy to move around the drive and garage.
Thanks Scotty. Don't have a fork lift but will make sure delivery truck has HIAB or rear lifter.You could drive the car over it every time you put it in the garage. My cerb catches the ramp if I don't use a little wood but a more permanent solution could be remedied.
It is a heavy bit of kit I needed a for lift to unload mine from the delivery truck. How ever once the mobile wheel kit is fitted it is fairly easy to move around the drive and garage.
Hi dave
I have it connected directly to a spare slot on the fuse board. I've then got a wall mounted 30 amp socket and fitted a 30 amp plug to the hydraulic pump unit. Like the one in this link
http://www.ukhs.tv/Automotive/Welding/240v-32-Amp-...
Make sure you use thick enough cable as it'll zap underrated stuff.
Hope this helps.
I have it connected directly to a spare slot on the fuse board. I've then got a wall mounted 30 amp socket and fitted a 30 amp plug to the hydraulic pump unit. Like the one in this link
http://www.ukhs.tv/Automotive/Welding/240v-32-Amp-...
Make sure you use thick enough cable as it'll zap underrated stuff.
Hope this helps.
I am also very interested in the Automech scissor lift as detailed here, has anyone used it with a Chimaera?
As the wheelbase is shorter than Scottyd Cerb I wonder how the lift practically fits under the chassis corner plates as I assume you wouldn't need the to use extension flap?
Any feedback would great thanks
As the wheelbase is shorter than Scottyd Cerb I wonder how the lift practically fits under the chassis corner plates as I assume you wouldn't need the to use extension flap?
Any feedback would great thanks
Mr Nordic said:
I am also very interested in the Automech scissor lift as detailed here, has anyone used it with a Chimaera?
As the wheelbase is shorter than Scottyd Cerb I wonder how the lift practically fits under the chassis corner plates as I assume you wouldn't need the to use extension flap?
Any feedback would great thanks
A Chim would fit no problem, I am certain a chim would sit perfect as it is around 6" shorter chassis wise iirc?As the wheelbase is shorter than Scottyd Cerb I wonder how the lift practically fits under the chassis corner plates as I assume you wouldn't need the to use extension flap?
Any feedback would great thanks
While at the NEC Classic Show I've often looked at the Strongman Tools display and thought long and hard about these scissors lifts. I see there's no mention of the Strongman one on this thread, is that because of the price versus competitive lifts?
http://www.strongmandirect.co.uk/vehicle-lifts/mob...
http://www.strongmandirect.co.uk/vehicle-lifts/mob...
I was looking at this maxjac 2 post that claims to be removable.
http://www.maxjaxusa.com/
Has anyone got these nsyalked?
http://www.maxjaxusa.com/
Has anyone got these nsyalked?
MPETT said:
I was looking at this maxjac 2 post that claims to be removable.
http://www.maxjaxusa.com/
Has anyone got these nsyalked?
Have they got agents in the UK as I would think shipping from California would prohibitive.http://www.maxjaxusa.com/
Has anyone got these nsyalked?
Buzz
BuzzBillsberry said:
Have they got agents in the UK as I would think shipping from California would prohibitive.
Buzz
Sorry, wrong site. The UK one is: http://www.maxjax.co.uk/FAQs/ordering.aspx. Price inc vat is £1900.Buzz
MPETT said:
BuzzBillsberry said:
Have they got agents in the UK as I would think shipping from California would prohibitive.
Buzz
Sorry, wrong site. The UK one is: http://www.maxjax.co.uk/FAQs/ordering.aspx. Price inc vat is £1900.Buzz
Edited by EGB on Tuesday 25th February 11:21
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