Portable Scissor Lifts--who's got one?

[ETsC10]

And how do you like it?

Pros? Cons? Pics?

[Richard H.]

I was considering one until I saw the one in my brothers shop. Be great for wheel work ,these are his words also. No tranny work and it just didn't feel all that stable with his 67 Fairlane sitting on it.

[ETsC10]

Originally Posted by Richard H.

I was considering one until I saw the one in my brothers shop. Be great for wheel work ,these are his words also. No tranny work and it just didn't feel all that stable with his 67 Fairlane sitting on it.

Good points Richard.
The reason I'm asking is I've got a fairly new two post right now (which I own)
and the shop is rented. Mine's a hobby shop, not a repair shop BTW.
The big and is, I just don't know if I'll be staying here forever.

Moving and re-establishing a two post doesn't even compare to
rolling a scissor hoist onto a trailer.
So far the pros are:
It's portable, can be stashed under a car when not in use and if I ever move...
And, I don't need 220 ac power to go with the hydraulics.
Not nearly as complicated and more repairable if broken.
Cons are:
Stability and lack of clearance to the undersides of vehicles.
I've seen some pretty big stuff on Scissor Lifts but, you are right, it looks scary...
especially keeping in mind that I'm dealing with trucks all the time.
Plus, I know for a fact they are known to dig gullys in concrete floors when used.
They both sell for roughly the same amount...~2-3 grandish new.

I'm torn here and need feedback.
Right now, used equipment is dirt cheap and I could more than cover the
cost of a swap, should I sell the 2 post.

The bad part is, the posts limit that part of the shops use (plus the
above reasons) although it makes the coolest storage rack I've ever had.

[Richard H.]

Oh! so your spoiled too I set my post with my engine hoist by my lonesome.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&postcount=18

Gregsmith inc; is a good place to look at your options and prices. I'm tossing around the idea of getting two portable bumper jacks with 30" lift. They are air lift.

[cableguy0]

I have a 2 post and have used a scissor lift. I did not like the feel of a car on the scissor lift. It was completely in the way of almost every job I tried to do. No exhaust no trannies. No brake lines or fuel lines. Theres no replacement for a 2 post lift. The scissor lifts are also heavy and awkward to move around. They are definately in the way all the time. Its a large monument sitting in the middle of the floor.