The Cool Tools Thread

[BlueThirtyFour]

I'm in (pending Duncan's assessment)!

[Deano45]

I use one. It is quicker and easier than jack stands. Obviously a hoist would be better. I have the 240V AC pump but you can get a 12V DC pump as well which would be handy if you took them to the track.

[BlueThirtyFour]

Hi Nathan,

So do you rate it and would recommend it to others?   I'm only really looking to use it for fluid changes, brakes and tire changes etc, so pretty basic stuff. 

Also which model do you have?

 

[No Crust Racing]

I've been looking at these also, the 5000 model which is enough to lift both my cars (GTR and Silvia).

However, for similar money you can get mid lift scissor lift that will go 1-1.5m, the issue being ground clearance for low cars and not being as portable. 

 

 

 

[r32-25t]

And the fact you can't pull a gear box out with one 

[No Crust Racing]

They will go 500mm+ lift (top of the frame) which is about what jack stands are and that's enough for a box removal in a Silvia at least.

I've done it a few times solo.

[r32-25t]

I meant with the scissor lift, don't they cover the entire underside of the car or am I thinking of something different 

[No Crust Racing]

Some do, some don't. Plenty of options that don't.

[No Crust Racing]

Example.

http://www.millgateauto.com.au/mid-rise-scissor-lift-gc-sl1000/

[r32-25t]

Think I might just hold out for a 2 post hoist

[No Crust Racing]

Maxlift/tufflift do a good half height 2 post semi removable.

 

If you have the height a proper 2 post makes sense.

 

 

[Duncan]

If there is any way to use  I hoist I'd go that way in an instant.  Quicklift is a lot of money for a quicker version of jack+stands. You'd need to be lifting a lot of cars to make it worthwhile I think

2 post hoists start at about 1500 for a second handy that would be fine for weekend use.

[boxheadmr]

When has purchasing for the man cave ever been rational?

[No Crust Racing]

http://happ.com.au/hoist_and_lift/happ90-3t-two-post-hoist-fully-adjustable/

[Deano45]

8 hours ago, BlueThirtyFour said:

Hi Nathan,

So do you rate it and would recommend it to others?   I'm only really looking to use it for fluid changes, brakes and tire changes etc, so pretty basic stuff. 

Also which model do you have?

 

It serves it purpose for me. If I could have a 2 post hoist I would of. Much quicker and easier than jack stands.

I've only used it to change fluids and service my breaks so far, but prefer it to jack stands as it is more stable. Last time I used jacks stands was a few months ago when pulling the motor out of my brothers car. Getting it up onto them was a pain in the ass and that sold me on getting the Quickjack. You could get more height if you got the light truck adapter kit, but I think it is high enough for most things including pulling the gearbox out.

[niZmO_Man]

I believe that Engineering Explained guy has one of those quick lifts. I want one

[r32-25t]

Might car mods have one and so does boostaholics (Micheal beranis) 

[No Crust Racing]

MCM have a Levanta I think. 

[Craved]

ive got a maxjax like below - full height with the bonnet up on the 33 is 2400

 

 

cant walk under it, but a stool with wheels is easy enough, 240v and uses threaded anchors not dynabolts to make it portable to some degree. atleast pack it away when not in use

[No Crust Racing]

I like it