scissor jacks in 4 post jack tray

[lynnbilodeau]

I have a couple of the 4 post lifts from Greg Smith in our main garage.


Once my workshop is done, I will have a two post lift in there. But, for now, would be nice to be able to jack the wheels off the lift for brake, tire, etc. work.

I really don't want to spend a lot on a hydraulic bridge jack, as I won't be needing it once the workshop is done.

The Greg Smith lifts come with jack trays, and I have no doubt they are heavy enough to support either front or back of a car.

Anyone use ordinary scissor jacks in the jack tray? Seems like if I put in a couple of scissor jacks, and jack them a little on each side until both wheels are off the lift, that would work fine.

Was thinking something like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Ton-Sciss...hash=item2102d7a315&item=141781607189&vxp=mtr

Anyone using scissor jacks in the tray of a 4 post lift?

 

[buzz4041]

I would spend the $350 and get one of the hydraulic bridge scissor jacks. You will thank me later. It is much safer than what you are thinking and for as little as they cost you will still use it even later with a 2 post.

 

[lynnbilodeau]

I would do that in a heartbeat. But, the cheapest one I can find is $800.

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Shop-EA#!Lifts/4-Post-Lift-Accessories&ea_d=_2

 

[bobabuee]

build or buy jack tray then go to harbor freight get 12 ton air/ hydraulic bottle jack $89.00

if have you have a welder chop saw some skill
steel to build piece of c channel 6" wide 1/4 thick length depends on width of lift and 5ft length angle 1/4 thick $60.00 around $150 to $185 homemade air/ hydraulic bridge jack.

 

[PoorOwner]

I have done my share of bridge jacking and I can tell you there is no easy or safe way, I have tried air bag, bottle, etc. I would say everything I tried is sketchy at best. It is not as safe as a floor jack, because you are trying to lift one side of the car and unlike a floorjack, the other jack has no wheels to compensate the arc action.

your best practice without spending money is get the vehicle in the lowest position and use a floor jack to lift as you normally would on the ground, then place jackstands on the 4 post runners. Use wood as thick as 4x4 would be able to make up the required height.

 

[bazzateer]

I would spend the $350 and get one of the hydraulic bridge scissor jacks. You will thank me later. It is much safer than what you are thinking and for as little as they cost you will still use it even later with a 2 post.

Interested to see pics of it in use with a 2 post lift.

 

[lynnbilodeau]

I have done my share of bridge jacking and I can tell you there is no easy or safe way, I have tried air bag, bottle, etc. I would say everything I tried is sketchy at best. It is not as safe as a floor jack, because you are trying to lift one side of the car and unlike a floorjack, the other jack has no wheels to compensate the arc action.

your best practice without spending money is get the vehicle in the lowest position and use a floor jack to lift as you normally would on the ground, then place jackstands on the 4 post runners. Use wood as thick as 4x4 would be able to make up the required height.

Right now, when I need a wheel off the ground, I just put a car in one of the flat areas of the garage and use a floor jack. Will probably just keep doing that until I get the shop built.

 

[turfgnome]

my only regret with my 4 post lift is that I did not get a bridge jack. I will remedy that as soon as my wife allows me to. I am driving to my fathers house this weekend to use his. With the bridge jacks I am not sure I see a reason to own a 2 post lift, I seem to be able to get to anything on the truck.

 

[Dan Babb]

I would do that in a heartbeat. But, the cheapest one I can find is $800.

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Shop-EA#!Lifts/4-Post-Lift-Accessories&ea_d=_2

Beat me to posting the same question. I've been looking for a bridge jack for my Eagle 4 post lift, but $800 is kinda steep. If I could find a decent one for $400, I'd be all over it. The least expensive one I've found is this from Eagle.
https://www.eagleequip.com/product/GLO-SJ.html

I have an Eagle lift and their office is here in Greensboro, so I might go check it out in person...but still wish I could find one for a bit less.