Anyone have input on Quickjack?

[jscott]

Showing my wife my 2 x 4 blocks to use under my wheels when I start to work on the undercarriage has not instilled confidence in her.  She is suggesting I get this item, Quickjack and I wanted to ask around here.  Anyone have any experience with it?    Would lifting our Mustangs with this be ok?   

 https://www.homedepot.com/p/QUICKJACK-BL-5000SLX-5-000-lbs-Capacity-Portable-Car-Lift-BL-5000SLX-AC-110v/307393222?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-B-F_D25T-G-D25T-25_31_GARAGE_AUTOMOTIVE-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Automotive_PLA_PrioritySKUS&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D25T-G-D25T-25_31_GARAGE_AUTOMOTIVE-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Automotive_PLA_PrioritySKUS-71700000069539687-58700006155960918-92700055652023303&gclid=CjwKCAiAnIT9BRAmEiwANaoE1aqfNgAx_XZCOVliEiMRLN2RaeZjO2ei3tFdc-mJugbN2jbYwjuPkBoCDJ8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[TommyK]

I believe Hemikiller just bought the 7000 lb version. Might want to PM him.

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

How much space do you have?  A traditional 2 post lift is much cheaper.

 

[jscott]

I have the space but really do not want a permanent lift in my garage, I would have to put it in the 3 car garage and space between cars is tight now.  I keep my 2014 Mustang, 2015 Explorer and 2017 Edge in there and have to keep bumpers between the cars to ward off dings so a post is not what I really would like to do.  The 2 car garage where I do the work has a lower ceiling so that would not work well and the same problem arises when I stick two cars in that one as well.   I don't do a lot of work under the cars either, and not sure if I would trust a 2 post that is under $1,000.

 

[jscott]

I believe Hemikiller just bought the 7000 lb version. Might want to PM him.

Thanks, I sent him a pm

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

I wouldn't trust a 1000.00 lift either,  I put in an Atlas 11000 two post in the shop I work out of and I think it was about 2200.00 bucks delivered to a freight depot.  Install was not as hard as you might think.  I was thinking of a different portable jack system.  That price is pretty good

 

[jscott]

well I bought it so when I get it in about 2 weeks I will let y'all know

 

[Big Red Mach 1]

Did you get this installed jscott? 

 

[jscott]

yes, it is up and running, works well.  Will take a picture when I can

 

[Hemikiller]

Took mine out of the boxes last night. Everything looks good. Will be working on assembling the hydraulic lines this week and give it a test run. 

 

[jscott]

I had one connection leak, had to re-tighten.  Also have one of the larger quick connects leaking a little, company is sending me a new one

 

[jscott]

 

[Stanglover]

Looks interesting. If only I had room to store them in my 1 car garage.

 

[jscott]

They sell wall hangers but I imagine you can make your own cheap

https://www.homedepot.com/p/QUICKJACK-Wall-Hangers-Set-5210199/312015281?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-VF-F_D25H-G-D25H-Multi-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-GiftCenter&cm_mmc=Shopping-VF-F_D25H-G-D25H-Multi-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-GiftCenter-71700000075074702-58700006462421696-92700058414792150&gclid=CjwKCAiA-_L9BRBQEiwA-bm5fsknR0mp0DV-I03JNGgiZFiD9J5visOTPXHiACEExQp6_dm1PIy7bhoCfF0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Stanglover]

They sell wall hangers but I imagine you can make your own cheap

https://www.homedepot.com/p/QUICKJACK-Wall-Hangers-Set-5210199/312015281?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-VF-F_D25H-G-D25H-Multi-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-GiftCenter&cm_mmc=Shopping-VF-F_D25H-G-D25H-Multi-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-GiftCenter-71700000075074702-58700006462421696-92700058414792150&gclid=CjwKCAiA-_L9BRBQEiwA-bm5fsknR0mp0DV-I03JNGgiZFiD9J5visOTPXHiACEExQp6_dm1PIy7bhoCfF0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 Yes, but where would I hang all the rest of the sh*t I have!!!

Good info though, thanks. 

 

[SteveO_71]

do you feel comfortable sliding under there and do you use jack stands also?

 

[Tnfastbk]

I bought two sets of these to go under the wheels. I use them whenever the wheels are still on the car and don't have to worry about jack stands. I do still use stands when I have to. They are a little pricey but cheaper than an emergency room visit.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bti-rr-wc-12

 

[jscott]

Before I got the quickjack I made a set of these (pic from internet), the poor man's version of yours.  Not sure if I will use them or not but they are off to the side if needed.

 

[jscott]

do you feel comfortable sliding under there and do you use jack stands also?

I do and have, if for some reason it was to collapse the wheels are still attached so it will not fall to the ground.  With that said when I start to do work and will be under it for a while I will indeed put jack stands in place.  Might very well put jack stands on all four spots and take the quick jack out to allow more side movement.  it is a work in progress to see how to use it best.  But right now I am not in the "car mood" so I  have been putting it up now and then, doing a little work, evaluation and then lowering it so in the case it is great, easy up, easy down.