Setting up and using the STRATUS mid rise lift (MS9000E). Spoiler: I'm impressed!

After having some challenges with my first scissor lift (the decade-old designed MSOC80E), STRATUS stepped up to the plate and sent me their latest design: the MS9000E mid rise lift along with some body on frame cross bars. This is my review of the MS9000E lift and the optional body on frame crossbars. If you'd like to see the review on the 80 model, click here: https://youtu.be/_7SKIOvwzKA

BACKGROUND
I have wanted a garage lift since I began working on cars over 25 years ago. I always thought I had to get an expensive two-post lift and bolt it to the floor, but I was wrong! Open center scissor lifts are a fantastic option for FWD, AWD and RWD vehicles and they allow you to retain the parking spot in your garage. This particular lift will provide up to 40" of height and a vehicle as low as about 4.5" to the ground (less if approach ramps are utilized).

After hours of research, I ended up with what I believe to be one of the best options out there: A mid rise open center scissor lift.

If you have a somewhat lower vehicle, you may need to have ramps and then add 2x6 pieces to the thin blocks they provide to ensure the pinch welds are contacted properly and the side skirts are not smashed.

NOTE
The body on frame cross bars will block some access from under the vehicle. For example, it could make pulling a long transmission out of a RWD vehicle difficult.

COST
Lift price (see STRATUS link below)

ADD ON COSTS
Optional body on frame cross bars: $450
Freight Delivery: $450
Residential Lift-Gate Delivery: $100
AW46 Hydraulic Oil and 110V plug: $50

LINKS:
https://stratusautoequip.com/scissor-lifts/
https://www.garageflooringllc.com/

VIDEO SEGMENTS
0:00 intro
0:21 lift on pallet
1:29 set up begins
2:23 control unit
6:52 hydraulic oil
7:56 power connector
9:37 test lift
9:54 detailed overview
12:08 down-speed adjustment
12:42 more testing & lowest locked position
13:16 included lift blocks & placement
14:57 first lift with car
15:39 lock position with car on lift
16:19 under the car
17:28 bringing the car down
17:50 down-speed adjust after car comes down
18:10 preventing the lift from sliding on the floor
19:26 remove before flight tags on blocks
19:37 other cool uses for the lift
21:34 trying the body on frame cross bars
24:36 conclusion and final thoughts

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