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944 and car lifts?

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h4x0r7000

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Hi All,

Just wondering what people have used? I'm unsure if to go for ramps, post lifts, scissor lifts, hydraulic lifts? Ideally I want something that would be helpful all round to do repairs, maintenance etc. I've seen some owners using hydraulic lifts on their 911's but would like to find out off 944 owners :)
 
Personally it's ramps and hydraulics for me.

If you're not doing work that requires wheels off - I use my drive on ramps (with low level ramps to avoid scuffing the front bumper), they are cheap enough, feel safer, quick n' easy with no fuss of jacking points plus personally provide better height clearance as you get the added ground clearance raising from the wheel rather than the chassis.

If I'm doing work that requires wheels off brakes etc, then obviously ramps are no good! For me its hydraulic over a scissor lift all the way - I just don't trust scissor lifts! They look like they'll fall over - but depends if you're on a drive way, in a garage, on a slight slope etc. With scissors I guess once it's up you can support with axial stands (btw I do that with a hydraulic lift anyhow! Never rely on 1 lift). Only thing worth investigating, on mine I use a low level jack for easy access - not sure if a standard hydraulic jack will do?

If I had to choose one over the other it's hydraulic as brakes are a service item - even if you have a perfect defect free car... you'll always have to change pads!

If money / space is no object - post lifts surely?! That's the dream!

 
Thanks for that, unfortunately I only have a single space garage (new build house) so its extremely narrow. If I could have a proper car lift then I would but even the narrowest one I could find wouldn't fit.

 
I'm lucky that I have my works Lift to use, It's an Air Bellows Scissor type which has 3 different locking positions.

But the highest position is not high enough to stand underneath like a full ramp type, but good enough for getting at most stuff on your back and Oil changes / Brakes and other items

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I have the Automotech Scissor Lift. Great for working on wheels, brakes, etc but no good if you want to be working under the middle of the car.

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Just bought a Low level trolley jack from Screwfix 70-550 range with £5 off voucher £25 ideal for rotating the wheels to save flat spotting during winter storage saves starting car up and moving it around sods law you drive it back with the wheels in the same position .and ideal for getting into the wheel arches to clean ,have axle stands but do not trust then would never venture under a car with them .

 
I risked (and got away with) doing my clutch + other "while in there" jobs with all 4 wheels off, on axle stands, over a 2 month period, in the evenings primarily, in winter, with a torch positioned under each wheel station for emergencies if the flood lights went out.

great fun, but of course not recommended!

if I had electrics in my garage I'd definitely go for a two post ramp, but the scissor type of lifts are great and I'd recommend them if space is an issue

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I'm lucky, I have the use of either of my son's lifts.... full height makes life so much easier...:)

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Pete

 
PSH said:
I'm lucky, I have the use of either of my son's lifts.... full height makes life so much easier...:)

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Yes the ultimate solution for all jobs..........

Bridgestone S-02's ....How long do the rears last?

R

 
Hi Roger

This is the first set that I've had, I'm usually a 'Goodyear' man but alas they are no longer available in my size for a symmetrical directional pattern. These have been on the car for nearly two years (12,000 miles) with no real signs of wear, they are brand new in the picture. The fronts have worn but that's my fault for not getting the geometry sorted quick enough after the rebuild, in my defence I had my son's wedding to go to in Devon which took priority.

Pete

 
PSH said:
Hi Roger

This is the first set that I've had, I'm usually a 'Goodyear' man but alas they are no longer available in my size for a symmetrical directional pattern. These have been on the car for nearly two years (12,000 miles) with no real signs of wear, they are brand new in the picture. The fronts have worn but that's my fault for not getting the geometry sorted quick enough after the rebuild, in my defence I had my son's wedding to go to in Devon which took priority.

Pete
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Ok , apologies for the hi -jack i'll start a Tyre thread!

R

 
928 being lifted by one, would you put the rubber blocks there????

[link]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=815a5S2vcd8[/url]

 
And the ultimate set flush in the floor

Kool!

[link]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLYYTY_l4KY[/url]

R

 
Yeah the overloading test is pretty impressive.

My budget is probably £2k max if I was going for a proper scissor lift or post lift. I would like to spend around £1k-£1.5 so I can get started bringing my 944 back to life.

I like the idea of the quickjack but want to compare my options before I order.

 
h4x0r7000 said:
Yeah the overloading test is pretty impressive.

My budget is probably £2k max if I was going for a proper scissor lift or post lift. I would like to spend around £1k-£1.5 so I can get started bringing my 944 back to life.

I like the idea of the quickjack but want to compare my options before I order.
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Possibly try searching "two post vehicle lift" in fleabay? I'd go for one of those if dimensions work. Main problem in a narrow garage might be getting out of the car! I haven't specifically checked the dimensions.....

 
I have an automotech 7530. Brilliant bit of kit. Good access including to the centre and gives 1m clearance which is as high as my garage allows.

 
I've looked into this quite a bit and for my needs I'd figured that the QuickJack did what I wanted.

 
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