Quickjack Lift System

[JBMorrison]

Hi All,

Getting my ducks i a row to start on my MkIII build. Has anyone used the Quikjack system (https://www.quickjack.com) for their build? Or, better off just using jack stands? As much as I'd like to get a lift, my shop has only a 9-foot ceiling.

Cheers!

John Morrison

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[wareaglescott]

I looked at those but decided against so I can not speak of how well they work. One negative to me is they basically block off the sides of the car from getting under there on a creeper and it limits you from coming at it from front or rear only. I hope to get a lift one day but so far 4 jack stands have been great and cost effective.

[JBMorrison]

I looked at those but decided against so I can not speak of how well they work. One negative to me is they basically block off the sides of the car from getting under there on a creeper and it limits you from coming at it from front or rear only. I hope to get a lift one day but so far 4 jack stands have been great and cost effective.

My thoughts too about access from the sides of the car.

[flynntuna]

I've had those concerns about side access too. I've seen the ez car lift which uses an electric drill to power it, http://www.ezcarlift.com/ But I'm not sure if it will suit my needs. There's the maxjax http://www.maxjaxusa.com/ But my concrete is to thin.

[Ray]

Hi All,

Getting my ducks i a row to start on my MkIII build. Has anyone used the Quikjack system (https://www.quickjack.com) for their build? Or, better off just using jack stands? As much as I'd like to get a lift, my shop has only a 9-foot ceiling.

Cheers!

John Morrison

FFR F5R1006896RD

I have one and it's great. Batman Miller uses one as well and is happy with it.

Ray

[NAZ]

Before you pull the trigger take a look at the two post & four post lifts out there. Some of the BendPak four post lifts come with a caster kit so if you choose not to anchor it to the floor you can move it around your shop or even outside. I used to pull smaller lift outside to pressure wash salt off my truck in winter. There is an advantage to having a large clear space under the car and not have to stoop over or crawl on your back to work. I've owned two BendPak lifts and love them. My four post works on my cars, trucks, tractor, the wife's riding mower, and even substitutes as a work bench. If my shop was taller I could lift my 13,000 plus pound backhoe. They will also work as a car stacker to give you more parking space (or floor space). The smaller capacity units are very reasonably priced, well built, safe, and durable.

[Driver_WT]

I've had those concerns about side access too. I've seen the ez car lift which uses an electric drill to power it, http://www.ezcarlift.com/ But I'm not sure if it will suit my needs. There's the maxjax http://www.maxjaxusa.com/ But my concrete is to thin.

You can cut out the concrete where the lift will go and repour thicker concrete. Not that hard or expensive.

[Svtfreak]

The quick jack would make quick work of raising the car and putting stand under if needed the room. My biggest issue with both my cats is getting a jack under it to get it up on stands. The quick jack should accomplish that easily. Jack up whole thing at once, place stands then move the quick jack if you need side access.

[JBMorrison]

I've had those concerns about side access too. I've seen the ez car lift which uses an electric drill to power it, http://www.ezcarlift.com/ But I'm not sure if it will suit my needs. There's the maxjax http://www.maxjaxusa.com/ But my concrete is to thin.

Thanks for the Maxjax link, they have an 8-foot portable lift that looks intriguing!

John Morrison

[benkibler]

I have the 5000lb quick jack. It's low enough you can drive over it, and fits either on the main 4" rails, or out on the beams under the doors.

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[RM1SepEx]

If you buy a quickjack work with them to get it with ONLY the available 12v pump assembly. Then it is far more useful as a portable lift too, you always have a 12v battery when you are lifting a car. Every lift has its pros and cons

[RoadRacer]

I don't understand the benefit - I had a four post lift for less money (could easily attach casters which was great). This one is $1800 without even the motor? I don't think you can beat a cheap 4 post life for the access it gives.. and it'll lift a lot higher.

P.s I got the cheapest from http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/4-Post-Lift/Hobbyist - worked perfectly

[benkibler]

I don't understand the benefit - I had a four post lift for less money (could easily attach casters which was great). This one is $1800 without even the motor? I don't think you can beat a cheap 4 post life for the access it gives.. and it'll lift a lot higher.


Agreed, I'll have a proper 2-post lift in the next shop I build, but these aren't bad if you're otherwise constrained.

The reasons I ended up with a Quick Jack:
1) The ceiling in my basement garage is only 8ft: not high enough for a proper lift
2) I have radiant heat in my floor: I could FLIR the pipe locations, but didn't really want to start drilling holes in the floor. With my luck, the pipes would be right where the bolts need to go...
3) In the summer I like to work outside in the driveway, and I've even loaned them to the neighbors for projects. Portability is a good thing