Am I overly concerned?

[cspcrx]

I just got a Benpak MD-6XP lift a few weeks ago. I have read the manual several times and it talks about centering the balance point over a specific point on the lift. I then found a form to calculate this point on their website and have done it for two of my cars. For my truck, 2009 2wd Tacoma prerunner double sport, I can not find the front and rear weight balances.

My question is am I being overly concerned with finding this? For those who have these lifts, or similar scissor lifts, do you calculate the balance point? If so is there a source, that I am not aware of, that helps with this?

Thanks all. Trying to work safely and not destroy something in the process!

 

[432bullet]

Find someplace with a platform scale, Truck stop, feed plant ??? Then axle weigh your vehicle. My F 350 Crew cab Dually weighs 6800 lbs, with approx 70% on the steer axle.

 

[sands35]

Most pickups will have 60-70% on the front axle unloaded. Around 1/3 from the front axle to the rear. Just put that point around the center of the lift and you will be fine.

 

[srmofo]

There is also lift point books that have every make model

 

[MG44]

It's not super critical. Shops rack cars everyday and don't over think it. Get it centered, lift a little, shake it and go to work.

 

[ffjosh]

It's not super critical. Shops rack cars everyday and don't over think it. Get it centered, lift a little, shake it and go to work.

X2 shake test works

There are normally points under the car,/truck you can lift at

 

[cspcrx]

Thanks guys, this is my first lift and i just dont want to destroy things. Like me, the cars, the house or lift! Lol

My crx i have scale numbers on and my audi i was able to find numbers online for. My tacoma is the one that i cant find info on.

Thanks for the advise.

 

[Mike Miller]

I've found that the center of balance point for my cars and trucks on my hoist usually ends up being just behind the front seat.

 

[rice rocket]

For the most part, it's pretty easy to figure out, most cars and trucks are close enough to around the same distribution. However there's a few cars that are beyond the norm where it is critical to pay attention.

http://www.my914-6.com/****/PICT0077.JPG

 

[OHMS LAW]

Above the pinch welds there is normallY an arrow indicating lift points. Also will be in chilton and or the owners manual of the vehicle in question.




Calculations???

 

[OHMS LAW]

The car above looks like it is in a Pep boys. Their lifts **** balls.

 

[jnkpile]

The car above looks like it is in a Pep boys. Their lifts **** balls.

Gonna have to lean towards the lift operator sucking balls on this one

 

[OHMS LAW]

True but I hate those in ground lifts. They just don't feel as sturdy as a two post

 

[c39er]

Only dumb asses lose cars off any lift including in ground. 2 posts can be scary.

 

[dslabuda]

The car above looks like it is in a Pep boys. They **** balls.

Fixed that for you. Worked at one for nine years. Saw the slow decline from a decent shop/parts place to the sad place it is today. By the time I left there were only two techs I'd recommend to people.

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