Anyone still using Scissor Jacks?

[va.grouseman]

I still use them.---I like the 2 ton, 2 speed scissor jacks.---One high gear for fast rise to the car body, and one low gear for almost effortless jacking.---They are very stable like a jack stand to, but I still utilize the jack stands.---I've heard of too many fellows taking chances, pushing the law of averages, and getting something mashed.---Just not worth it.

 

[LXCam]

Often on my four poster for suspension work. So if I'm lifting the body with my RJ45 and the suspension is at full extension and I need to raise it for some reason they come in very handy. But that's the only time I use that style anymore.

 

[McFarmer]

I use one to push the duals off the tractor. The Jack has to lie on its side, most hydraulic jacks won't do that. I put the impact wrench on the scissor Jack and it pushes it off no problem.

 

[Lelandwelds]

I used one Tuesday. The wife got a flat on her way to work and it is her factory jack. Her car is so low I cant even use my floor jack on the factory lift point.

 

[cliftonbros89]

I use one to push the duals off the tractor. The Jack has to lie on its side, most hydraulic jacks won't do that. I put the impact wrench on the scissor Jack and it pushes it off no problem.

That's not a bad idea

 

[peteco]

I use two scissor jacks to raise the back of my Chevy 3500 van, one under each end of the axle. I modified the jacks so I can use my 1/2" impact with a long extension to run the jack up and down. I put jack stands under the axle after raising it. This works better than my floor jack as I don't get much throw on the handle and it takes a lot of pumps to raise the vehicle.

 

[4 Ever-Fish N]

I need to get one for my pickup. Can you get a brand and model of your jack? I Googled 2 speed scissor jacks and came up with nothing. Thanks.

I still use them.---I like the 2 ton, 2 speed scissor jacks.---One high gear for fast rise to the car body, and one low gear for almost effortless jacking.---They are very stable like a jack stand to, but I still utilize the jack stands.---I've heard of too many fellows taking chances, pushing the law of averages, and getting something mashed.---Just not worth it.

 

[Flatheadpopup]

Scissor jacks can be really handy for spreading slightly mis-bent roll bar legs into place etc. Basically I find them handy to perform certain duties that would probably be better served by a porta power but this is what I have at the moment.

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

Those things fold up and fall over too easy. Ive never had any other kind of jack structurally fail while under load. I think my Volvo is on its 3rd one.

 

[Lelandwelds]

Those things fold up and fall over too easy. Ive never had any other kind of jack structurally fail while under load. I think my Volvo is on its 3rd one.

Whats worse is the car version of a high lift jack. I had one of those drop the car when i was in my teens. It made a lifelong impression.

 

[jessesandy]

The car is so close to the ground with a flat tire, gotta have a jack that goes from 3.5" to 12"

Aside from that, tried to use scissor jacks to push a 4 foot high cinder block retaining wall back to vertical. (All the dirt was removed from the back side.)
Honda/Toyota jacks folded up/bent, but a Ford Explorer jack held up fine.

 

[jessesandy]

Those things fold up and fall over too easy. Ive never had any other kind of jack structurally fail while under load. I think my Volvo is on its 3rd one.

Was that one of the funky one arm jacks Volvo used ?
I wondered if they were any good.

 

[mbshop]

I use one as a gun rest. Another to lift my wheelchair to fix my front or rear wheels while I'm in the chair.

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

I think mine is newer and cheaper.

 

[jonesg]

I use two scissor jacks to raise the back of my Chevy 3500 van, one under each end of the axle. I modified the jacks so I can use my 1/2" impact with a long extension to run the jack up and down. I put jack stands under the axle after raising it. This works better than my floor jack as I don't get much throw on the handle and it takes a lot of pumps to raise the vehicle.

Impact on scissor jack will damage the thread.
Had to toss my Volvo jack after doing that a few times.
Better to use a strong drill.

 

[losvre]

I still use them.---I like the 2 ton, 2 speed scissor jacks.---One high gear for fast rise to the car body, and one low gear for almost effortless jacking.---They are very stable like a jack stand to, but I still utilize the jack stands.---I've heard of too many fellows taking chances, pushing the law of averages, and getting something mashed.---Just not worth it.

Any info about these jacks or similar ones?

I only use the one that came with the car once to change the tyre on the road.

I use normal jack at home and support car on stands with additional support by tyre and wood blocks, just in case!

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[va.grouseman]

Any info about these jacks or similar ones?

I only use the one that came with the car once to change the tyre on the road.

I use normal jack at home and support car on stands with additional support by tyre and wood blocks, just in case!

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Here's the last two I bought off EBay.---These are vintage, heavy duty, and some are army surplus.---Those that come with vehicles today as standard equipment, I would throw in the scrap pile.---Of course these came with a vehicle to, but were made back when they were actually making real tools.

I have five of these, and like McFarmer said, you can use them to jack sideways with 2 ton pressure.---I got every one of mine off EBay.---It's the only place I have found them.---I don't actually need five but every time I found one on EBay for cheap, I bought it.---Can't never tell when I'll need to make a 4 point jacking on a small building or something.

Check the link.---This is the last two I bought.---Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the jacks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-2-S...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-sci...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[losvre]

Here's the last two I bought off EBay.---These are vintage, heavy duty, and some are army surplus.---Those that come with vehicles today as standard equipment, I would throw in the scrap pile.---Of course these came with a vehicle to, but were made back when they were actually making real tools.

I have five of these, and like McFarmer said, you can use them to jack sideways with 2 ton pressure.---I got every one of mine off EBay.---It's the only place I have found them.---I don't actually need five but every time I found one on EBay for cheap, I bought it.---Can't never tell when I'll need to make a 4 point jacking on a small building or something.

Check the link.---This is the last two I bought.---Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the jacks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-2-S...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-sci...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Thank you!

 

[tmcquinn]

I use one any time I pull a Subaru engine, which I hope to be doing less of next year! I use a scissor jack to hold up the transmission. And if it takes me a while to finish the job it doesn't creep back down. Everything will be just where I need it to be when the engine goes back in.

 

[peteco]

Impact on scissor jack will damage the thread.
Had to toss my Volvo jack after doing that a few times.
Better to use a strong drill.

Thanks. Didn't think about that.