# Small, movable, half-assed car lifts **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [April 6, 2013, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-movable-half-assed-car-lifts/266708 "2013-04-06T14:38:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-movable-half-assed-car-lifts/266708/1 "2013-04-06T14:38:01Z")
Has anyone used a lift like this? Is it safe for light work (S2000) like changing oil, exhausts, etc? I don’t have space for a full size man pants lift, thats why I am asking about this bitch ass lift. ![http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/v/vspfiles/AutoLifts/AutoLift_6000lb_MidRise_38_200.jpg](http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/v/vspfiles/AutoLifts/AutoLift_6000lb_MidRise_38_200.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2013, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-movable-half-assed-car-lifts/266708/2 "2013-04-07T03:10:38Z")
I use Pad style lifts similar to this all day at work. They go up higher than this. But they work ok for oil changes. I don’t recall ever putting my S2000 on one but I think u will be ok. As far as changing exhausts go, I’m not sure if you will be able to. Most cars we put on pad lifts, the exhaust is usually hitting the lift in one or more spots. ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2013, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-movable-half-assed-car-lifts/266708/3 "2013-04-07T05:51:27Z")
Just got mine plumbed up last night. ![https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/894755_10100451066571015_587176997_o.jpg](https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/894755_10100451066571015_587176997_o.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2013, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-movable-half-assed-car-lifts/266708/4 "2013-04-07T09:01:03Z")
Yeah, decent enough for that type of work. Get some safety stands if you plan to do serious work under them(dropping motors and stuff). And my recommendation would be to anchor the bases regardless whether it needs to be or not. Remember, you’re the one that’s going to be under it if it comes crashing down ---
**Author:** ![yota](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/76d3ee/32.png) [@yota](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yota)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2013, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-movable-half-assed-car-lifts/266708/5 "2013-04-07T09:19:53Z")
We have one at the big shop back home. Anchor it down to the floor and it should be fine. I’ve used ours for countless tire rotations, oil changes, suspension work, etc… ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2013, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-movable-half-assed-car-lifts/266708/6 "2013-04-07T12:12:00Z")
Ill have to look into them more. Ideally I’d like it movable so I can store it out of the way. I don’t really trust any lift lol, I’m paranoid haha. ---
**Author:** ![JSEnclosures](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jsenclosures/32/6678_2.png) [@JSEnclosures](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JSEnclosures)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2013, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-movable-half-assed-car-lifts/266708/7 "2013-04-08T10:27:56Z")
check out the max jack, it stores away and goes up 4’ high as well ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2013, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-movable-half-assed-car-lifts/266708/8 "2013-04-08T10:38:54Z")
Take a look at my build thread I posted a video. For a small space, ceiling, and budget you can’t beat the low rise scissor lift. ---
**Author:** ![JSEnclosures](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jsenclosures/32/6678_2.png) [@JSEnclosures](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JSEnclosures)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2013, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-movable-half-assed-car-lifts/266708/9 "2013-04-09T08:14:22Z")
> [@Q: If you were to float down a creek on something....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/q-if-you-were-to-float-down-a-creek-on-something/52321/3): > > Take a look at my build thread I posted a video. > > For a small space, ceiling, and budget you can’t beat the low rise scissor lift. what model? i like the lack of a cross bar on your lift ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2013, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-movable-half-assed-car-lifts/266708/10 "2013-04-09T08:34:57Z")
> [@THE \*\*iPhone\*\* Thread (GPS, JailBreak, Apps, Etc)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-iphone-thread-gps-jailbreak-apps-etc/52832/57): > > Ill have to look into them more. Ideally I’d like it movable so I can store it out of the way. I don’t really trust any lift lol, I’m paranoid haha. Same. :rofl ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2013, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-movable-half-assed-car-lifts/266708/11 "2013-04-09T08:42:07Z")
> [@End of Leasing?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/end-of-leasing/52335/9): > > what model? i like the lack of a cross bar on your lift Bendpak p6b 2150$ ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2013, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-movable-half-assed-car-lifts/266708/12 "2013-04-09T08:42:17Z")
I helped a coworker put one of these in (maybe a sister brand) ![http://www.dannmar.com/dannmar-products/two-post-lifts/files/MaxJax_Two-Post-Lift.jpg](http://www.dannmar.com/dannmar-products/two-post-lifts/files/MaxJax_Two-Post-Lift.jpg) He has a 2 bay garage and didn’t want to ruin both bays with just one lift especially when he only needs it for a big job maybe ~3 or 4 times a year. Roll it upto a spot, put the bolts into the ground where you set up the anchors, do your job and then roll them away. ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2013, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-movable-half-assed-car-lifts/266708/13 "2013-04-09T10:00:05Z")
> [@FS: 04 636 MINT!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-04-636-mint/49695/32): > > check out the max jack, it stores away and goes up 4’ high as well > [@End of Leasing?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/end-of-leasing/52335/12): > > I helped a coworker put one of these in (maybe a sister brand) > > He has a 2 bay garage and didn’t want to ruin both bays with just one lift especially when he only needs it for a big job maybe ~3 or 4 times a year. > > Roll it upto a spot, put the bolts into the ground where you set up the anchors, do your job and then roll them away. I think the scissor lift style I bought has the upper hand over these two. (That’s why I bought it) its priced similarly though the max jax is$200 more) ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2013, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-movable-half-assed-car-lifts/266708/14 "2013-04-09T11:31:23Z")
> [@End of Leasing?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/end-of-leasing/52335/12): > > I helped a coworker put one of these in (maybe a sister brand) > > He has a 2 bay garage and didn’t want to ruin both bays with just one lift especially when he only needs it for a big job maybe ~3 or 4 times a year. > > Roll it upto a spot, put the bolts into the ground where you set up the anchors, do your job and then roll them away. Thats not a bad idea either. I think there were a few on display at the lake George car show, I’ll check them out if they have them there again. Ive lived without it this long I guess I can wait a few months longer lol