Lift Idea for Low Ceilings

[Swoboda]

I haven't seem this posted here, but I saw this on another board.

Does anyone have any experience with these?

http://www.cjautosheywood.co.uk/hyramp.shtml

Thanks.

Lawrence

 

[Big-Foot]

Interesting, but I don't think I would trust them to take the side-loading in the one example they showed of only one side of the car being lifted. Of course on a cheesy little lightweight car (not that a Jag is light), that's one thing, but hoist up some American iron like that and see how it works long term..

 

[cositsworthit]

I wouldn't use them for side lifting. But for about $1000.00 U.S. after fees, tax, maybe even more with shipping, I would rather use jackstands.

 

[onemore]

Interesting concept. I use 2x12" full dimention from construction sites and have them step up into ramp. Heavy, but very sturdy and safe. The fire department uses a similar setup for the trucks and outrigger footings.

 

[pmiranda]

I like the idea but those skinny little "safety" pins scare me.
I just use long race ramps and normal jacks plus heavy duty stands, but if I get impatient I might spring for a portable mid-rise lift for easy stuff like oil changes, brake, and wheel work. Not so good for working on the drivetrain :-(

 

[DARK AGE 53]

I like the idea but those skinny little "safety" pins scare me.
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I think that's used to release the locking mechanism?

 

[Falcon67]

My floor jack goes up 20", so I have those beat already.

 

[Professur]

Looks pretty much like a pair of HF motorcycle lifts fed by a HF portapower, doesn't it?

I don't see anything locking it from going backwards tho, no dead stops at top lift.

 

[Jack Olsen]

They only raise the car 16"?

And unless I'm reading wrong, the price for four of them is right about the same as a MaxJax. And you don't have to foot-pump a MaxJax. And it lifts the car up 45".

Am I missing something?

 

[Swoboda]

In my case, I don't have enough width in my garage to use MaxJax.

Not that this is the solution, but I could use these at all four wheels to raise the whole car.

I know 16" isn't much, but this still looks easier than me trying to raise my car in my small garage with a jack and jackstands.

It is pricey, though....

 

[HPMan]

Get a mid-rise scissor lift. The original lift posted does not look safe to me.