Scissor Lift

[Ron61]

The regret, I do have (and that's somewhat harsh), is the inability to remove wheels, in which case, I'd raise the car on jack posts when off of the Kwiklift.

Just a question but didn't you get a bridge with your Kwiklift? I got one along with jacks and I have no problem at all with removing wheels when the car is on the lifts. The bridge is heavy but very stable.

Ron

Originally Posted by Widows Son

I don't have anything as extraordinary as a hydraulic or motorized lift, however I do have a Kwiklift which I love because I have unobstructed access to the full underside which has come in very handy frequently. My point isn't to get a Kwiklift, but rather to point out you will not regret ever having access to the entire underbelly of your car.

I was contemplating the Bendpak scissor lift and am very glad I didn't get it for that reason. The regret, I do have (and that's somewhat harsh), is the inability to remove wheels, in which case, I'd raise the car on jack posts when off of the Kwiklift.

What do I prefer better if I can't have both the access to wheels and access to the underside? Access to the underside. There were other drivers for the Kwiklift such as I move frequently and can take the Kwiklift with me or store it while living overseas, however its a personal choice and just my view. Good luck and keep us posted.

[Widows Son]

Originally Posted by Ron61

The regret, I do have (and that's somewhat harsh), is the inability to remove wheels, in which case, I'd raise the car on jack posts when off of the Kwiklift.

Just a question but didn't you get a bridge with your Kwiklift? I got one along with jacks and I have no problem at all with removing wheels when the car is on the lifts. The bridge is heavy but very stable.

Ron

You are correct, my mistake, I was thinking of the BendPak MD6XP...

[SpecOp1]

Hi,
Learning a lot here. Want to get a mid-rise to do light maintenance and detailing of my BDR and other vehicles. Is there an issue with sidepipe clearance and distance from wheel to wheel span?...thanks Bill

[G-Pete]

I build my car on a Table Lift, with the table removed. I fabricated a frame which accommodates the ladder frame of the Cobra 289 or 427.

I'm looking for a lift at home. Same type of table lift. The advantage is, when you lower the lift it is just a metal platform even with the garage floor. Besides that you have an adjustable heavy duty table middle in the garage - for all kinds of work.



Jack from the 911 forum did a fantastic job, my plan is to do the same (minus the tile hehe).....





FYI: For Porsche owners is the lift table easily justified: An oil change is at the dealer around $500 - DIY about $120....

[G-Pete]

Check out his garage...WOHA



The 12-Gauge Garage

[Mr Jody]

OK, this isn’t even in the same category as the Kwiklift or BendPak, but a relatively inexpensive alternative for getting the Cobra off the ground.



Steel Floor Jack Cross Beam
Of course a floor jack and jack stands will be needed, but most folks will already have these. It seems like this would provide a quick and easy way to get the front and rear, or an individual side, off of the ground to get jack stands under it. It has a two ton capacity (it's just shown on a four ton jack), so half a Cobra should be no problem.

Some pluses and minuses (ie., jack stand bases take up more space underneath, but could be moved to accommodate; limits on just how high you can go), but if you already have a jack and jack stands, and are limited on space, this is a very small additional expenditure. If skeptical of HF, they are also available from Northern Tool, Summit Racing, and even Amazon. I don’t have one, so I can’t provide any personal experience, but most of the reviews seem to be favorable. I am strongly considering purchasing one for working on my passenger vehicles if nothing else. Like I say, just a quick and inexpensive alternative.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by Ron61

Just a question but didn't you get a bridge with your Kwiklift? I got one along with jacks and I have no problem at all with removing wheels when the car is on the lifts. The bridge is heavy but very stable.

Ron

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