AlanG Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Due to advancing years (car and owner) I'm thinking of buying a CL Auto's CL01 car lift. Just wondered if anybody has experience of these lifts? Alan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Hi Alan Yes, I have one and it is very good. Easy to manoeuvre around. I would get a drill to operate it - the handle is hard work. I did it, but I believe using a drill makes it much easier. I changed the exhaust on my TR6 with it and it proved to be very effective. Not too much getting in the way and it tilts very easily. I think from memory it comes built up as the narrowest option and you adjust it for whatever car you have. That takes a bit of time, but it isn't too difficult. It stores pretty flat when not in use and doesn't take up much space. I have to say that I do know Colin and CJ Autos (I produce their catalogue). Give him a call and maybe pop over to see it at their premises (they are in Heywood, Lancashire). He is very helpful and can offer advice. Cheers Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRoberts Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Hi Alan I agree with Roger it's an excellent piece of equipment,very robust but best with a drill. I felt very safe under my 6 Best regards JohnR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grumpy2 Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 I part own one (shared the outlay with a pal) and yes it's great. Much bigger than it looks in the pics so make sure you have somewhere to keep it when not in use. Also you'll need a decent drill to get it to lift with a car on. Your simple battery type will not do, my dewalt li-ion isn't up to the task. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 I've been on the lookout for ages for a decent lifting device that won't break the bank. From the positive comments perhaps the CL01 is the one. One question for those here who use it... It seems to have two longitudinal lifting platforms which support the underside of the car on each side. What part of the car do these lift? Chassis rails are too near the centre and the sills aren't strong enough, so how exactly does a TR sit on the lift? Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Nigel It was a while ago when I did my TR6 but I think I used the chassis rails. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRoberts Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hi Roger It is supplied with 2 sets of additional spacer brackets short and long.With the short fitted it lifts on the outer chassis rails JohnR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie Cairns Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Do ypurself a favour and also by a mains operated impact wrench to do the raising. The Clarke one is around £70 or so and they would make a maching pair to lift and take wheels off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanG Posted May 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Thanks for the comments. Looks like the CL01 is the one. Now just have to negotiate a discount . Alan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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