Snap-on scissor lift?

[kARLUG]

Does anyone have any experience using a scissor lift. It looks like a nice lift for brake work, detailing, etc. Don't have room for a 2 or 4 post lift and i'm getting tired of the floor jack, jack stands hassle. Just want to be able to easily raise the car 2 to 3' off the floor.

 

[Heysie]

I've got one, it can go as high as a 4 post lift. It's a wheel free lift, so very easy for brake work. It's also integrated in the floor, so no post are in the way of your garage.

 

[LETHAL GTS]

My buddy uses one for his Snake. Very nice setup. What are they selling for these days? I would like to own one some day.

 

[Steve-Indy]

I have used Snap-On midrise scissors lift for 5 years...am very happy with it for brakes, wheels, etc. Have also used it for putting on 5 Corsa cat-back systems...and routinely use it to change coolant (once hoses have been changed on my 4 post lift).

I will NOT work under it...though, in the past I have...but on said occasions, I added either 4 ton jackstands or four 16,500 lb. screw-jacks.

 

[kARLUG]

They list for about 4,000 on the Snap-On website. Can be purchased for less from your local Snap-On salesman.

 

[Ron]

Nussbaum (Germany) also makes one, which I purchased a few years ago. 4" down, 6'7" fully lifted, 7,000lbs capacity. Completely hidden under car and perfect for small garages with ceiling height.

Best tool purchase I've ever made.

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

You guys have any links to these?

 

[Heysie]

Here's a link, but it's in Dutch...
http://www.autec-vlt.nl/nl/a2k2/product_view.php?id=249&taal=nl

 

[Steve-Indy]

Here's my Snap-On:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=72216&group_ID=1711&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

and here:

http://www.nussbaum-lifts.de/index_en.html

 

[ROCKET62]

Others may chime in, as there was another alternative to a scissor lift that looked a bit more stable. It was a "portable" drive up ramp style, but the name escapes me. I believe there was an option to allow you to service tires/brakes as well.

Kwiklift:

http://www.kwiklift.com/