adapting a scissor jack to use with a impact wrench.

[PhilM]

One gave way on me last year whilst holding one corner of a GT up so unless you can benchpress it don't lie under it.

Safety first!

Haha cheers jay.

need to find a robust scissor jack as a base for this nonsense

Phil

 

[PhilM]

would appear that the americans sell these ready for an impact gun

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200305251_200305251

Phil

 

[Andy044]

Personally I dont see the problem of welding a nut onto the end of a sisor jack and using an impact gun to raise the car.
So long as you use axle stands to rest the car on before working on it.

The jack in your link looks to be a little more robust than standard sissor jacks so i'd say that as it seems to be purpose built, then its the one to go for!

 

[svensktoppen]

Maybe something like this is what you actually need for the garage:
http://www.cjautos.eu/product_p/cl01.htm

[Other vendors exist, just using this as an example ]

 

[Andy044]

http://www.automotechservices.co.uk/products/as-7630-mobile-scissor-lift/

It would be a lot handier indeed.

 

[PhilM]

Maybe something like this is what you actually need for the garage:
http://www.cjautos.eu/product_p/cl01.htm

[Other vendors exist, just using this as an example ]

neat though in every video you seem to need a brave bit of garage width to actually get the appartus under the car or out from under the car.

Phil

 

[PhilM]

Maybe something like this is what you actually need for the garage:
http://www.cjautos.eu/product_p/cl01.htm

[Other vendors exist, just using this as an example ]

heres another brand for better money

http://www.automotechservices.co.uk/products/as-09011-portable-tilting-lift/

but similar issue, in that when flat its quite large,

Phil

 

[swansty]

I have a similar problem in that my garage is very narrow to get a trolley jack under and then use the handle. If I only need to work on 1 side, I just park it over a bit. If I need to work on both sides, its more awkward but using central jacking points like the sump guard or rear crossmember works as I have more length available than width. otherwise a small trolley jack from Halfords is a good option. Also, rather than use the original jack handle I sometimes use the wheel wrench like this: http://www.halfords.com/motoring/garage-equipment/car-tools/halfords-extending-wheel-wrench which means you can pump vertically.

 

[svensktoppen]

Have a load of those wheel wrenches

How do you use it with a trolley jack @swansty?

 

[swansty]

Have a load of those wheel wrenches

How do you use it with a trolley jack @swansty?

with no socket on the end, it fits into the trolley jack handle receptacle thingy. keep the wrench vertical and sort of pull back and down on it. need to watch you don't come away from the vertical otherwise all your effort is wasted. Takes a bit of effort but works in a tight space. make sure you have a method of opening the release valve in a confined space though!

Alternatively if your only lifting a 900kg car, cut the original handle so it fits. again, will take more effort but shouldn't be impossible.

 

[svensktoppen]

Ah, got you. Would not work on my jack.

But I have a jack where the handle is vertical when it starts, so the same principle. Takes a bit of manly force when there is only space for the handle to swing part way down, buy fine with the Lotus