Kwik-lift question?
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Racer
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From: Ormond Beach Florida
Kwik-lift question?
Has anyone used one of these: http://kwik-lift.com/index.html
Do you have an opinion you would share?
http://kwik-lift.com/big_images/vette25.jpg
Do you have an opinion you would share?
http://kwik-lift.com/big_images/vette25.jpg
Last edited by scorpion18z; Nov 4, 2013 at 01:40 PM.
Le Mans Master
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They are a quality built piece. Simple and not much to break. Had one for several years. Very sturdy and really make things ez when working under the car. A little self adhesive non slip tape for traction on the ramps never hurts either. Use a jack with a nice size dish to grab and raise the lift bar. Very ez to use.
Burning Brakes
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Heel & Toe
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I have used a quick lift for several years, very sturdy, very simple. Much better than jack stands. Good for a garage that is not high enough for a lift. I park the car on it when not in use. Don't know why they do not advertize more.
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Very high on my list of good things I've purchased. I got the lift, the air/hydraulic jack, and 2 bridges. The jack is right behind the lift on the good things list. I've used the jack for many other things besides the lift. Way cool. Well spent $$$
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They are a quality built piece. Simple and not much to break. Had one for several years. Very sturdy and really make things ez when working under the car. A little self adhesive non slip tape for traction on the ramps never hurts either. Use a jack with a nice size dish to grab and raise the lift bar. Very ez to use.
I have one. It is perfect for the occasional rise and weekend wrenching I do.
Melting Slicks
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From: Massapequa Park NY
I have one that I bought used a few months ago from a fellow club member. I agree with the previous comments, they are a quality built item. Relatively easy to use. My observations
I like them but in my one car garage it is tight fit
Jim
- Very sturdy, no movement when up in the air, plenty of room to work. Feel very safe underneath.
- The ramps are heavy pieces that get lifted manually onto the front steps.
- Takes a little getting used to driving up on the angle
- Can be left flat on the ground to store the car on, which then requires storage space for the front steps.
- My hydraulic jack just fits under the lift tube, if I push hard enough. Usually I put a 3/4" piece of plywood under the ramp for extra space.
- Also my jack lifts up barely far enough to get the feet down in the back. So chose a jack with the right clearance & lift range. In my case I had the jack first.
- Did mention the ramps are heavy
I like them but in my one car garage it is tight fit
Jim
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Racer
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Thanks for the feedback (even you 2001 convertible...although I wish you would elaborate on why you did not like them) guys. I do appreciate it. 2001 convertible could it be that you were just drinking scotch on the rocks the night you posted?
Instructor
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From: Cameron Park California
Found one on Craigslist a couple of weeks ago. Works great but not if you are removing your suspension (which I am). You would need to have 2 center lift bridges for the front and rear and then build additional frame lift and support structure. I wound up just using jack stands and wood blocks.
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I rebuilt both the front and rear suspension and never used the bridges other than to raise the lower control arms and springs. Lightweight aluminum floor jack and some good jackstands. Lifted one side at a time, put the stand under the frame and then lifted the other side.
Instructor
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From: Cameron Park California
I rebuilt both the front and rear suspension and never used the bridges other than to raise the lower control arms and springs. Lightweight aluminum floor jack and some good jackstands. Lifted one side at a time, put the stand under the frame and then lifted the other side.
PS I like the bucket to catch the brake fluid!
Thanks!
Instructor
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From: Kenosha Wi
I've done quite a bit of looking for a good lift. No room for a two or four post type
The kwik lift was the best option for taking it down when not in use. Unfortunately I didn't want to lay out the cash for it.
I used to haul cars and have had a set of twelve foot ramps sitting in the rafters for years. Guess what I've been working on?
The kwik lift was the best option for taking it down when not in use. Unfortunately I didn't want to lay out the cash for it.
I used to haul cars and have had a set of twelve foot ramps sitting in the rafters for years. Guess what I've been working on?
Instructor
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From: Jefferson City Missouri
I rebuilt both the front and rear suspension and never used the bridges other than to raise the lower control arms and springs. Lightweight aluminum floor jack and some good jackstands. Lifted one side at a time, put the stand under the frame and then lifted the other side.
Where do you put the floor jack to raise the car while it is on the lift to put the jack stands under it?
Last edited by vetteman1981; Nov 10, 2013 at 12:03 AM.