This is the best home car lift!

[@JeremyStaszak]

In case anyone is wondering. Over 4k for this lift

[@rainysunday6186]

Not paying that.

[@FlopstinReaves33]

Ya I’ll stick with my ramps.

[@JeremyStaszak]

@@FlopstinReaves33 if ya don't mind me asking could you post a link to the ramps you got? And how is your experience with them so far. I can't afford a lift like this but I need something. Thought about digging a pit like they used to back in the day

[@shinebright78]

Thanks you just saved me some time lol

[@JeremyStaszak]

@@shinebright78 I figured I'd post it cause I was interested but then I seen the price. I figured people would feel the same as I did lol

[@peterlattimore6013]

Awesome... exactly what I'm looking at buying... thanks for the detailed explanation on your purchase... the fact it can lift my preferred Marque of Car, I'm sold...

[@Dannysoutherner]

I am impressed. I feared I would see something really sketchy but this looks solid. My 'lift has been 4 ramps, 1 per tire, which does allow for dropping gearboxes without fear of dislodging a jack stand.

[@anaestereo810]

I typically dont take advice from Maserati owners (its a joooooke, relax), but ill make an exception here. Very good video and recommendations for a purchase in my future

[@michaelfrock2473]

I’m the opposite since they are always needing fixing you would figure their owners are very experienced 😂

[@joetristen993]

Thanks for the video, I am in the process of building my garage and will be installing some kind of lift. All lifts have pro’s and con’s, one has to decide what works for them.

[@ShiftMotoring]

Exactly. The ultimate convenience for me with this lift is that because I can park my car on top of it, it has no storage requirements!

[@10t0esdown]

The welding on those hard stops is real nice.. I've seen some mid rise lifts with essentially tack welds at each stop... scary stuff.

[@ShiftMotoring]

Safety first, always. I looked at three lifts before settling on this specific one. The two I was choosing between were both complied to some internal standards required to get on mine sites in rural WA, so they had some safety features above the Australian standards.

[@skully70]

In the States, "quick jack" is the most popular diy brand. They have a lot of similar features except no connection between the 2 sides. Based on price and countless reviews, I'm definitely going to pull the trigger the next time they go on sale.

[@PH-md8xp]

There’s a Labor Day sale on right now, $350 off, ends 9/2/24. Go for it!

[@dmacarthur5356]

I think there is a crossbeam you can get that connects the two frames

[@geoffhooke4388]

I have a scissor lift from AAQ and I luv it. Very handy! I am also in Perth! Really enjoyed your gearbox /clutch videos. My car is F 360. Keep the videos coming.

[@ShiftMotoring]

Send me a message on the Maserati Life forums, I'd love to catch up with a local!

[@geoffhooke4388]

Finding that tricky, will you be at Sunday Italian car day, in freo?

[@ShiftMotoring]

@@geoffhooke4388 I'm out of Australia for a few months, but I'm lambertius on the forums :) grab me on there and I'll send you an email.

[@ShiftMotoring]

@@geoffhooke4388 I'm currently in Africa!

[@geoffhooke4388]

Are you home yet, would like to catchup.

[@N911GT2]

Thanks for this. Yesterday I was under my Quickjacks and I just don’t think they are stable enough.

[@derekp6636]

Wow thats really cool, I had no idea what options were out there and just now started looking. Maybe will convert the garage from gym to actual garage again.

[@user-wv4gy3jp4c]

Looks damn solid, I'd work under that. I really like the safety stop system. It looks very solid and secure!

[@masonite1973]

@@nahbro3240 nah bro

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

laying under a car used to be no big deal. Now I dread it

[@anonymous..-]

It is the best. Traded in my quick jack for this lift.

[@Mike-vi9jg]

Put cardboard under the rear wheels to let them slide without marking the floors.

[@AEROCAT425]

Looks nice but i dont think i would trust it im not sure how stable the car would be with car raised from the points on car ive seen how unstable cars canbe on workshop hoists not being kill joy but i just woudnt trust it

[@Nikolashnikovh]

There are multiple way you can protect yourself using à lift like this . The risk is manageable

[@AEROCAT425]

@@Nikolashnikovh i worked in workshop with the full size lifts and i can tell you there not safe ive seen cars come off them to easy there not safe and we all know car will move around on a lift of any type if youre under with tools doing shit to car if you want to take the risk thats up to you i supose just be carefull ive seen to many accidents with stuff thats supose to be safe nuts bolts threads fail cause wrong ones used or not up to the job or metal fatuige so pleas be very carefull it just dosnt look safe to me

[@Nikolashnikovh]

@@AEROCAT425 i mean if i had a lift like this one i would make safety measure by using wood Block so it cant fall . Is that hard to understand ?

[@AEROCAT425]

@@Nikolashnikovh no thats not hard to understand cut 4 timber sleepers lump 4x2 wont do much why dont you trust ist saftey features

[@kennygee2715]

Consider backing onto the lift. Then when you get off the lift, you drive forward and better traction.

[@buzzen812]

Appreciate you doing these videos! Keep it up

[@KJs581]

Great review, best I have seen. I have been umming and ahhing about a scissor lift for a while, but ........................ still umming and ahhing. 🙂 Being in WA/metro Perth, the biggest thing is usually freight, as originally all the outlets were East based, which can make it far more expensive; but now there are a few mobs who have a Perth outlet, so prices have stabilised a bit, and mean it is becoming within "justifyable reach." Not many of the reviews look at everything. For example, yours is the best at showing how the safety stops work. My problem is space, I have a three car garage that has three cars and 4 bikes squeezed into it, and (as I have old cars and bikes) there are a lot of bits for them. I will have to do some severe shuffling and culling to find space for it. I also have the standard height garage, so these are the best option. I designed/had this house built, so made the garage as big as it could be with small workshop space as well, but suburban block, so was limited. They are never big enough. Anyway, still umming and ahhing............... but this review helps a lot in me getting closer to a decision. Thanks. 🙂

[@ShiftMotoring]

I just park my car on top of the lift, it effectively takes up no space!

[@KJs581]

@@ShiftMotoring Hey, thanks for the reply. Good idea to have it in a car bay, if I get one, I'll have it under my least used car. A mate had one exactly the same as yours delivered two days ago, I went and saw it yesterday. Looks great, (they look very solid when you see them in person) and he is only 5 kms away, so anything I want to double check I can go and have a look/remind myself what's what. He actually said "I bought this after seeing a REALLY good review by a guy who is here...." (ie, YOUR review :-) ) so there you go. Thanks again for the great write up and info.

[@JASKO-hh5ip]

Now just to wait for black friday sale and I'll get one but I wish there was another some type of jackstand to lock in that back part for extra safety

[@johna4250]

Awsome. Cost????

[@victorbarberis2603]

cost?

[@Melbatoast454]

Cost?

[@peterrenn6341]

Nice AvE sticker! I’d use the “Not to be operated by F***wits” one to be safe :-)

[@hotshtsr20]

Saw the "engage safety squints" as well, LOL

[@ShiftMotoring]

A friend of mine got them for me for my work room. That's how I know he is a real friend!

[@rsbharley4766]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@leetos.4915]

Deng I didn’t know a jack like this existed…I’m sold 😅

[@geraldroberts1184]

ive just learned so much!! thanks mate

[@rafalcyran8720]

How about MORE details about that Specific Lift you're using? Anyone?

[@garysgarage.2841]

A two post is the way to go all that stuff under the car getting in the way who can deal with that. You won't lift it all the way but you'll have all that open space making life much easier.

[@rickm7209]

Amazon review says wiring is confusing and not explained in enclosed instructions.

[@Bbeavis]

Thanks for the video, a possible solution for me as I have limited space.

[@ShiftMotoring]

Since I know you're in Australia, Tufflift in Melbourne are the guys. I didn't show it in the video but you can move it around easily. Being able to park on top of it means it takes up no space that the car isn't already taking up!

[@genconex]

How does it affect the pinch welds on the unibody frame? I would suspect that they've been crushed and rolled over because of the flat surface of the scissor jack. There's rubber pucks with v-channels to be placed on the jack points for minimizing that type of damage you can purchase.

[@ShiftMotoring]

It comes with rubber pucks, but depending on the car and jacking points you may or may not use them. It won't damage the jacking points.

[@bertraminc9412]

Natural selection.

[@Attic-Toy-Design]

Complete agreed is the best home car lift. For who can afford it!

[@coliton787]

What is that brand? It look nice

[@wyaldkingdom]

Tufflift

[@nanimalanimal]

do you have any blocks between the frame and the lift or are you just centering the car and lifting?

[@ShiftMotoring]

On the Maserati I do, but depending on the way the jacking points are setup on your car you might not need them. I don't need them for the E36 or the MX-5

[@tigerrider6711]

@@ShiftMotoringany issues with the shorter wheelbase on the Mx-5 and clearance for working on suspension components?

[@ShiftMotoring]

@@tigerrider6711 No issues. One of the things you can do when looking for hoists (not just lifts like this) is ask for drawings. You can then see if the size matches your jacking points.

[@withgrowinginsanity198]

the locks look massive 🙂 are you still using the lift without issues?

[@ShiftMotoring]

Yep, still very happy with it!

[@withgrowinginsanity198]

@@ShiftMotoring tiptop, its a pity they are only active in AU

[@aureliusairsoft]

This better/safer than quick jack for working under the car? Any1 can advice?

[@Snip59]

Did they have a installer to put it in as it need a floor jack to move it around on Delivery.

[@ShiftMotoring]

No, I can put it on wheels and move it around easily myself.

[@Snip59]

@@ShiftMotoring Did the courier put it in the garage as the supplier has a installer

[@ShiftMotoring]

@@Snip59It was dropped off by a truck, and I moved it in and installed. An installer was an option but I didn't need one.

[@Snip59]

@@ShiftMotoring Fair enough

[@auronedgevicks7739]

too many questions and video is too short. how do you bring it down? Will it work for an SUV for example instead of a sports car? Does this lift need to go that high? Will the underbody support without hooking to the pinch welds etc.

[@ShiftMotoring]

-It has an up and down button, that's it. -It will work for any vehicle under 3500kg -A lift can never be too high if you need under body access. You can lift it to partial height as well. -You raise it on your vehicle's jacking points, not the pinch welds. It comes with jacking pads.

[@omnipotentgoku]

Is this only available in Australia? Is there a US distributor?

[@ShiftMotoring]

Probably just send the Tufflift guys a message. They'll likely be able to tell you who the distributors are. Otherwise, look for a mid-rise lift and just look out for the features I discussed.

[@daryllect6659]

How do you determine the exact front to rear placement of the lift?

[@ShiftMotoring]

All cars will have jacking points in the manual which are used to set the centre of gravity. You park the car with the jacking points such that the CG sits over the designated CG point on the lift.

[@Snip59]

Did you get it for a good price i was going to get one before Covid then after Covid it went up by 60% over the Top indeed.

[@ShiftMotoring]

I don't remember the price anymore, but it was competitive at the time and I was happy compared to the competition.

[@RustyCar]

Question please: Does this lift, along with many others, have to be secured to the floor surface by some means?

[@ShiftMotoring]

It doesn't have to, but it is recommended

[@RustyCar]

@@ShiftMotoring - Thank you for the reply!

[@davidBarrel]

I need it , badly

[@OhSoddit]

Nice IDEA, but the price seems to be a little bit more than the actual value of my car (which I've had for 18 years, and never had to crawl under yet).

[@cobar5342]

Great video and narration, thank you

[@thewholls7176]

Thanks mate good video. Is it 15A plug or does it plug into unmodified domestic 10A outlet.........?

[@ShiftMotoring]

It is a 15A plug, but a 10A motor so I just swapped it to a 10A plug. The circuit I'm using this on has enough overheard for it.

[@buildhardk2939]

I would make a ramp with concrete and solid bricks and dig a trench underneath will be more trustworthy and cost effective.

[@emcee7670]

I gather (based on the car) that cost of the lift is not an issue

[@jd3nn1s]

Do you think this mid rise would enable the clutch replacement you did on a full size lift in your other videos?

[@ShiftMotoring]

Absolutely. You need to be a bit more patient when doing things like that by yourself, but there is definitely enough space.

[@simpleman2004]

Clutch replacement only on a front wheel drive, all the rear wheel drives I've ever replaced you need to be where the frame work is on this lift, this lift is for yuppies who want to raise their car up and wash the wheels and say I have a lift.

[@jd3nn1s]

⁠@@simpleman2004the clutch is at the front and the transmission is at the rear for these cars. You’re dismissing the informed opinion of the guy who has actually done a clutch change.

[@simpleman2004]

@@jd3nn1s So how do you get from the front to rear with that silly lift in the way, you have to get out from under the car, what about all the stuff in the middle, you set under the car and trip all over the frame work of that silly lift? Ive done probably around 100 ish clutch changes on vehicle's from the early 90's to present, I am and have been a full time mechanic for over 30 years, this lift is useless unless you just want to work on and around the wheels.

[@jd3nn1s]

@@simpleman2004 look at time code 3:30. The whole length of the car is accessible down the middle. Exhaust can be removed, transmission looks accessible. Yes you will have to avoid the two cross bars on the floor but it’s far from “useless” and only for wheel work. Not everyone has room for a full size lift.

[@Automotiveelite]

Does the base of your scissor lift flex when locked ?

[@ShiftMotoring]

No

[@MikeHurst-be7bz]

I just bought the same lift. Can you tell me if your stops are welded in the same location on both sides. Mine are mounted, one tooth different from each other. TIA.

[@ShiftMotoring]

They're even on both sides, other than a bit of manufacturing slop, maybe 10mm.

[@MikeHurst-be7bz]

@@ShiftMotoring thanks. It really doesn't affect operation of the lift, and I get full travel, it just seemed odd to me to have one further forward by one tooth.

[@ShiftMotoring]

@@MikeHurst-be7bzYeah a bit weird, but so long as the hard stops are catching on at least one side it's all that's needed.

[@ele3esko]

@@ShiftMotoring when raised, this lift doesnt have that lock button that other brands seem to have that will lower lift a little to hard stops. so this one always up against hydraulic pressure?

[@ShiftMotoring]

@@ele3esko I just turn off the power and press the release button and the pressure is released onto a stop.

[@kevinroebke8050]

Too bad this isn't available in the US. The Quick Jack is not in the same league as the Tufflift.

[@paulhealey2984]

How much are they?

[@bimmerjaz]

Did you give the info for thr lift? Did i miss it?

[@ShiftMotoring]

No I didn't, I was speaking more about what to look for. If you're in Australia, they're sold by Tufflift in Melbourne.

[@vanlendl1]

Use concrete plates. They are cheap and solid.

[@e.a.7265]

Awesome. Nice e36

[@ShiftMotoring]

There are some older videos on that car, and I'll be making some more of it in the future!

[@hsscha]

nice, thank you for this video!

[@SuperPandaren]

Watched through the video, I have some question. Are these just placed on the floor or are they mounted in by bolt, adhesive, or anything else? Assuming these operated by hydraulic fluids, how often do you need to service the lift? Can it be operated via regular electricity from the household? Do you need to prep. the floor in anyway except for the usual cleaning, and making sure the floor is completely flat? Thanks,

[@ShiftMotoring]

They can be bolted down, mine isn't. You should regularly check any equipment, but I don't use it heaps so every 12 months or so I check everything. This specific model is fine on a 10A plug, not all of them are, some are 15A. Some models may have specific requirements for the concrete grade, but that's a question for the retailer.

[@SuperPandaren]

​@@ShiftMotoring Thank you for the reply. I'm looking for one for my home garage as well. But in my country these things are mostly imported from China and the welding looks really sketchy. I have yet to find one that looks like quality, except ones that are sold in bulk for car dealerships and mechanic shops.

[@1955marty]

There is no need to bolt it down , where is it going to go with a 2 ton car sitting on top of it ? LOL. The idea is that you can move it around if needed ! :)

[@petersimms4982]

Will it lift my Tesla dood ? Looks powerful 😊

[@UzumakiGarage]

Thanks for the video. So this one is portable so you don't need a high strength concrete slab to bolt it down? I guess i would feel safer if it was bolted down but a portable unit would allow me to position in the middle of my garage. Subscribed.

[@ShiftMotoring]

You can definitely bolt this down, but since I'm the only person in my workshop it's easier to control the environment. I've moved it into the centre of the garage a couple of times for different jobs!

[@UzumakiGarage]

@@ShiftMotoring sounds good. thanks for the reply

[@davidBarrel]

@@ShiftMotoring so you don't need a high strenghth concrete slab? (like 8 inches of concrete or something like that)?

[@ShiftMotoring]

@@davidBarrel you would need to check with any suppliers to see if it is suitable, but for me the heaviest car I have is half the rated capacity of the lift and the contact area of the lift itself is larger than that of a car. I'm not bolting it in either, so for my needs it works fine.

[@10t0esdown]

You don't need to bolt it down, it's not moving with a vehicle on top of it

[@Artkidtek]

😂 Temu? Yaaaaaaaa righttttttt

[@darrenpang1318]

how much ? can u link it in your comment ?

[@wecarespares]

Looks like the weld is already started to rust... same as the tyre machine that i bought from China

[@RobbiRocks]

These seem Fab, Am guessing they're round a couple grand?

[@ShiftMotoring]

Yeah, they're around the price for the top quick jack here in Australia.

[@comptonxbeastjohn5505]

Can u do transmission work with this

[@ShiftMotoring]

Yep

[@johndao4660]

look this jack more safe and do many big job because no top cross bar what name brand jack

[@bradleypatterson8378]

Do they ship to the US?

[@ShiftMotoring]

You'd have to send them an email and ask!

[@gcruishank9663]

Cost for this lift?

[@mamangala9029]

Hey can you send the website looking to buy one thanks

[@ShiftMotoring]

Check the video description!

[@richbrice3299]

Interesting. Do you DIY maintain the GS? I have same model and wonder if I will ruin it's used DIY service it?

[@ShiftMotoring]

Yep, I DIY everything on the car - I even design parts (brakes, seats, suspension, control arms etc) to replace the faulty parts. Have a look through some of my older videos, there is a fair bit of content on the GS!

[@SaycoPworrell]

vs. Quickjack?

[@ShiftMotoring]

A quick jack was nearly the same price and takes up more space because I have to store it whereas I just leave this one in place and park over it. This also raised the car more than double the height of a quick jack.

[@oxyfee6486]

My wife bought me Quickjack for Christmas, I returned it after using it twice, it was just too heavy to be functional, I could use a normal jack much faster. Just my experience, others love them.

[@joewildwest2241]

what’s a meter

[@justivanph]

Apx 3ft

[@joewildwest2241]

@ i think you missed the point

[@justivanph]

@@joewildwest2241 3 weeks ago the joke was relevant ngl, now it got old haha

[@rodneywilliams8007]

This is awesome! Where can I order this lift?😃

[@ShiftMotoring]

I got it from Tufflift in Melbourne Australia

[@rodneywilliams8007]

Cool! Thanks

[@luckyguy600]

Does he have a 'death wish' ? No extra supports of any type? Not me .I go under my vehicles quite often but once jacked up 6x6 chunks of wood hold it up. Good luck.

[@vladimirassalukas6726]

I have similar 3,5t perfect stuff🎉

[@roadkingdave]

So….whqt is it?

[@gilhernandez605]

Do they sell to the U. S.?

[@ShiftMotoring]

You'd have to reach out and ask them. They might be able to tell you who supplies them in the US.

[@oherroprease207]

What’s the brand?

[@ShiftMotoring]

I got it from Tufflift in Melbourne Australia, they would have the details there.

[@brandoncrimmins6296]

Given the price of these things. You’re much better off buying a low profile 2 post lift…

[@stevenS1973]

Who said something about Toyotas and not needing a lift. I drive a Toyota it’s a 2003 but it’s an MR2, so it still needs a lift😅

[@meltorres21161]

Link please

[@TipoM138]

:D I have a GranSport and I was looking for these home garage lifts! Pretty small venn diagram there!

[@joshlaubach8166]

My stratus 9000 xt is extra tall extra wide gives me 47 in high.

[@Ttow49]

I would want to pull a transmission with that lift lol

[@ShiftMotoring]

A lot easier then on jack stands!

[@clayjones1071]

You don't want to use jack pads?

[@ShiftMotoring]

There are jack pads there, I just didn't focus on them.

[@zijie-he]

Looks very unsafe, i'd use floor jack and stand instead.

[@joeydelmarsjr.646]

2500 is all im willing to pay

[@robertsemple299]

Sitting underneath without chocks! I hope you're still alive.

[@timmycarey1958]

I didn't even know about these.

[@ShiftMotoring]

Huge quality of life improvement, and basic ones cost about the same as quick jacks!

[@micnolmadtube]

Safest i have seen.

[@AnnaFeng-qd4yy]

WOW , GOOD

[@crossbow3539]

You need one of those chair creepers

[@ShiftMotoring]

Yeah, I've been looking for a good reclining chair creeper.

[@bad2000ta]

Looks great. Wish they were in the USA!

[@clintcharles360]

Great explanation. I've just bought one of these and added the ramps as my car is only 125mm off of the ground. It is excellent and so much easier and better than a trolley jack and stands, I should have done it earlier. Tuff Lift Melbourne. Thanks. Ramps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipicnIePmaxkfJo

[@ShiftMotoring]

Mate, so glad that I've made a video that helps people out!

[@punk46664]

Personal opinion, but these are only "great" for monocoque cars. If you need to separate bodies from chassis, you can't roll it out

[@rumpoh8039]

NO IT'S NOT. THE LIFT ON 'WHEELERDEALERS FRANCE ' IS AMAZING. WHEEL AROUND HINGED FROM REAR LIFTS ON JACKING POINTS £11,000

[@ShiftMotoring]

So... ten times the price...

[@Beast.knowledge-t6x]

It came off temu I’m not getting under that

[@ShiftMotoring]

It didn't come off Temu, it complies with Australian Standards.

[@Dansk55]

I am noticing a common theme with these car lifts. A lot of the videos are of owners with euro cars. These will definitely need work done to them more often

[@ShiftMotoring]

I do plenty on it with my Japanese cars - the common theme is really the scale of the work you need to do.

[@johncarlson3061]

Sucks,I keep forgetting that boob tube,isn't just for Americans.. Darned right hand drive & wrong electrical cycle.. rock on down under dude tho!

[@ShiftMotoring]

Appreciate the support!

[@imzardoz]

Earn your stripes instead of paying for them!

[@achristian7015]

Well it isn't the "best" simply because it has all that stuff under the car. I want an open floor under my car which is why I bought a MaxJax.

[@ShiftMotoring]

Too many storage issues. I can permanently park my car on this, as well as wheel it around my garage depending on the job I've got to do!

[@achristian7015]

@@ShiftMotoring Like I said, it isn't the "best" lift. It might be the "best" lift for you. In my case, I do not need to wheel it around in my garage because I thought things through and it is placed perfectly, even when parked, I can open my doors without issues. I have a friend with a lift with those car ramps and the engine in his Porsche 911 just clears them by 1/4 inch when dropping it. Never a problem with my 2-post lift. I went back and forth deciding which lift to get.

[@Mike-tm9mn]

Max jax would always be in the way in my Tiny Shop. I don't have concrete thickness for permanent mount clear floor. This is a good compromise.