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billy
Posted 2026-04-05 8:52 AM (#643230)
Subject: Portable Scissors jack



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I'd like to purchase a portable scissors jack lift for my small pole barn. Has to lift a 57 NYer sedan, and I'd like it to go at least 3 feet high. Any suggestions on ones that are good or warnings of which ones to stay away from?
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billy
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57plymouth
Posted 2026-04-06 7:17 AM (#643237 - in reply to #643230)
Subject: Re: Portable Scissors jack



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Location: Blythewood, SC		I have a Quick Jack that I bought to work on my wife's 2005 Corvette. It is not as easy as just driving up on my four post lift, but it gets the wheels and suspension clear which is what I needed. I bought one of the 6000 pound models. As we speak, my 57 Plymouth is up on it. I'm not sure the total lift height, but it is sufficient to work under the car. It may not be 3 feet. It's a little fiddly to set up since the two lifting ramps are separate, but it is easy to move around, and it's 100volt so you don't need to pull a 220 circuit if you don't have one.
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mikes2nd
Posted 2026-04-06 11:25 PM (#643240 - in reply to #643230)
Subject: Re: Portable Scissors jack


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I love this kwik lift... dont have to worry about it killing me...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzvuLFoNEtk
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Zorc
Posted 2026-05-09 4:25 AM (#643480 - in reply to #643230)
Subject: Re: Portable Scissors jack



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Location: North Germany		Hi Billy,
I have a jack like that. I don’t think the brand matters—they’re all made in China.
Mine lifts up to 3 feet and can handle 3 tons. It works perfectly, and I’ve never had any problems with it.
The “tables” are a bit too short for long cars (about 1.4 m). That’s why I use sturdy oak planks ( 4x4 inch ) on both sides
to extend them a bit.
However, it might be a bit unsafe to work under the car. In that case, I use short wooden planks at the front and rear of the car for support.
I don’t have the option to install a standard lift—so this one has worked fine for me for more than 10 years.
The lifter has 2 hydraulic cylinder, need current and compressed air. Its portable , but it put it in the ground. So i can drive trough.
Roger



Edited by Zorc 2026-05-09 4:40 AM




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