JRC3
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I'll just leave these pics of those jackstands here...
Scissor Lift
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cspcrx
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That is great, thank you for sharing. ever since I got mine I thought about this, especially front and rear.
Semi-related: for those of you who've used one a bunch, is there an obvious way to tell when it's reached max height? I don't think I've gotten there yet (I have a flourescent light I need to hang higher), but does it simply peter out or does it hit a stop?
jsaw
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you will know when it reaches max height, it stops going up, and the sound of the pump changes as well.
JRC3
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I'd be afraid of damaging something by running it til it stops. Why would you want to go so far past the last safety catch anyways, even with a set of jackstands. I've considered painting that area just past the last catch orange so I know I'm there.
I purchased the Titan SL-6600 midrise scissor lift about six weeks ago. It claims to be rated for 6600 pounds. I gave up a little bit of lift height for the extra lift capacity to provide an added cushion for my 2500HD 4x4 extended cab. For those interested here is a link:
https://titanlifts.com/scissor/titan-6-600-lb-mid-rise-scissor-lift
So far I am happy with the lift.
https://titanlifts.com/scissor/titan-6-600-lb-mid-rise-scissor-lift
So far I am happy with the lift.
Yes, it’s only six weeks old and the 2500HD has only been lifted a few times but I sense no straining on the pump’s part during the lifting processing. Like you, I’m thrilled by what can be done with a mid rise lift. Happy, happy, happy.
For folks looking to purchase one I’ll note that I could only find ONE midrise 6000# scissor lift certified by the American Lift Institute. I’ll let you chase them down as they advertise that fact but it’s not the brand I purchased. So, with respect to quality it’s a bit of a risk all the way around. I saved $300 in shipping and took a road trip to pick mine up in my 2500HD. It fit nicely!
For folks looking to purchase one I’ll note that I could only find ONE midrise 6000# scissor lift certified by the American Lift Institute. I’ll let you chase them down as they advertise that fact but it’s not the brand I purchased. So, with respect to quality it’s a bit of a risk all the way around. I saved $300 in shipping and took a road trip to pick mine up in my 2500HD. It fit nicely!
I'll just leave these pics of those jackstands here...
TBH, other than brake work, I cannot see the advantage of those stands, to short to stand under car.
I assume you mean the lift in general. It doesn't go much higher than that either.
And that's exactly what it's good for, chassis and brake work at chest height, easier fluid changes... Anything front or back of the car is much easier now. You can sit under the vehicle on a mechanic's stool somewhat comfortably. Basically the only thing it gets in the way of is exhaust, or maybe running fuel lines.
And that's exactly what it's good for, chassis and brake work at chest height, easier fluid changes... Anything front or back of the car is much easier now. You can sit under the vehicle on a mechanic's stool somewhat comfortably. Basically the only thing it gets in the way of is exhaust, or maybe running fuel lines.
JRC3
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I just realized you have the exact same lift as I do except mine was made by Hanmecson before Rotary bought them to sell under the Revolution line. Rotary did beef up the safety latch pin diameter a tad bit in the process.
This pic was from the CL listing when I bought it for $750. You heard me right, 750. He bought it to work on MGs or Fiats and it was too big so he turned around and sold it to free up space. Gave me the original invoice and everything.
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Basically after the last safety catch there is a fairy long space till you see the end before the lift tops out. I shine a flashlight on it to look for it. A little bright paint or a reflective line would make it easier.
JRC3
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Your're joking, right? I've already mentioned other reasons on their use. Like supporting the vehicle and lowering the lift to drop a RWD transmission. Exhaust work. "Other than brake work." You can use the stands to do everything you'd normally do...Just safely. And actually be able to do more than the mid-lift's capabilities.
Do you own a Ridgeline?
Crawl under a full size truck to loosen a manifold flange, adjust the bands on a transmission or do rear shocks and then tell me they don't have a purpose. Can't stand the thought of a full size truck possibly falling on me. No thanks, but you're quite welcome to.
And "Stand under car" with a mid-lift? I can sit under the car raised 4 feet in the air. Do you use a floor jack and not bother using jack stands? Do you trust the floor jack with your life?
TGJF kills me sometimes...Half the crowd says you're doing too much and the other half says you're not doing enough.
$750 USD, I bought mine for $850 CDN. You still came out just barely ahead. 
Mine was VERY rusty from lifting winter-driven cars for years though, so I had to attack it with wire wheel and re-paint. Also the wheels barely turn they're so gummed up and rusty, so moving it around is a massive pain in the ***. I need to figure out how to remove them and service them.
Mine was VERY rusty from lifting winter-driven cars for years though, so I had to attack it with wire wheel and re-paint. Also the wheels barely turn they're so gummed up and rusty, so moving it around is a massive pain in the ***. I need to figure out how to remove them and service them.
jsaw
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Not that big a deal really, first off , once you're get used to the lift, you know when you are close to max height,
Secondly, the second that you notice the change in sound of the pump, you stop pushing the button, so it is not like you are stressing the pump..
I been doing it that way for 26 years , and never had a problem with the pump on any of the many lifts that I have used.