Scissor lifts.

[PSH]

Hi Pete, I'd be interested in the results of your Carport. I've been thinking of one for some time now. I had a double garage for many years and since we moved 10 years ago I'm stuck with a single. I had to get rid of a free standing bench and even with a narrow bench at one end the 944 only fits in with about 15mm to spare and If I want to do anything at the bench I've got to move the car out.​

Is it self assembly? Do you have to sink the feet in concrete? I assume your attaching it to one side of the house?
Eddie

Hi Eddie

I ordered a self assembly kit from DunsterHouse, they are well designed kits in various sizes or evem custom made if required. A number of my neighbours have these so I could see for myself the quality. I haven't chosen one of their actual carports, I chose a gazebo instead. Reason being that the actual carports are a little bulky for me, I didn't want to overbuild in the garden. The gazebo's IMHO are more than strong enough and built from dipped spruce, much stronger than the usual treated pine.
The kit arrived this morning, very polite and helpful drivers, 2 guys rather than the usual one. I didn't have to do anything, good job having just had an eye op with strict instructions of what I can and can not do for the next 4/6 weeks. I have had a quick look at the instructions its not going to be a 5 minute job but the kit looks well thought out with everything pre cut. All screws are supplied, aling with nails for roofing felt if chosen, they can also supply tiles. I chose a 4x3 meter unit, a little shorter than the car but this will be covered with a cover between workshop and gazebo. An ideal dize might be there 5 meter but that length might impeed entrance so played safe.

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I'll post pictures once its erected.

Pete

 

[PSH]

Forgot to add...I'm sure that you could set the feet in the ground if you wished. I have chosen to use their metal mounting feet which the wooden legs sit in, secured by screws. The mounts can be bolted into concrete. I shall be using 8 mm stainless steel anchor bolts for where the feet sit on concrete, four for each mount, I have also ordered 8mmx 300mm galvanised rebarb hooks for any soft points

 

[mcgc0]

Just catching up on these posts. Got my lift just before Covid hit. One of the best investments I've made and it's paid for itself with just one job (that I was quoted as being min £1k plus) - fitting a new 964 C4 longitudinal hydraulic locking cylinder and bleeding the whole PDAS system. Have now done so many other jobs and mods which would never have been done otherwise (or would have paid good money for others to do).

AS-7630 Mobile Scissor lift - Automotech Services Limited

This compact mobile scissor lift is ideal for tyre and body shops. A great favorite with DIY and classic car enthusiasts. Features • Lifting capacity 2.7T • Lifting height 1300mm • Minimum height 118mm • 240v single phase • No installation required • No air supply required

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However, no way could I drive either car over the ramp as is - not enough ground clearance. Made a pair of ramps (4" height) from the packing crate plus lengths of 4x2. Placed either side of the lift I can now swing out the lift arms and when raised I can move the ramps out the way. Took some setting up (i.e. determining best front/rear weight distribution split) making sure car positioning at its optimum. Thought about 2-post lifts but bit risky as not convinced my garage concrete floor is deep enough for securing the anchor bolts.

 

[alansw]

https://www.twinbusch.co.uk/ I’ve used this Twinbusch system for a couple of years now. Happy with it. Good safety features. Getting the RS on it is a bit tricky in having to install some packers to ensure enough clearance to install the specific rubber blocks to the lifting points.

 

[The51rider]

Apologies for the delay in responding to the query about getting the engine out underneath using Quickjacks - a bug has laid me me low & I’ve only ventured into the garage today to do some measuring. With the Quickjack model I have and using the taller blocks, I have around 440mm (approx 17”) of clearance under the car. Comfortable enough to use a creeper to scoot underneath and work. You’d probably need more clearance to take the engine out or at least remove as many ancillaries as possible and probably have to slide it on its side to get it out.
At this setting, the rubber tailgate spoiler is at 1.34M (4’5”). There is great access to the panels for polishing/ cleaning and if you use the lower setting, you can use a garage wheeled stool to polish/ work whilst seated.

Garageequipment.co.uk have their own version of the Quickjacks in 2.5 & 3.5 tonne capacities, 240v mains powered pumps option and some useful accessories to give additional lifting height of over 600mm(2ft) depending upon what you use. Standard lift is 450mm without rubber blocks according to the website.

Something to make you aware of: the Quickjack uses a trapezoid design which means that as you raise the lift, the car also moves rearward. Similarly, when you lower it, it will move forward. If the platforms are positioned the opposite way round to mine, then the car will move forward as it raises and rearward as it lowers. You need to allow for this when positioning the vehicle so you don’t lift it on to the end of the workbench or put loads of stuff in front of it thinking you have loads of space!

Hope this helps.