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Old May 28, 2026 | 11:35 AM
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Be sure to comb Craigslist, offer up, facebook marketplace, etc for a used pair. I got a set for $700 that were practically brand new. I’ve had my car on them for about a year-ish. Customer service is awesome too !!
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Another vote for Quickjack. Takes me like 10 minutes to get the car up in the air. Most of that time is ensuring I have the positioning under the frame situated properly before lifting.

I also added wheels and keep them under the car. Non-problem as far as storage.

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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hello,
Yes, quick jacks do cost a lot more than a floor jack and stands or ramps
I found the biggest advantage is that the car can be worked on with the wheels in place or removed.
They really changed how I worked on my car and I wish they'd been around years ago.
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Hi Alan, what di you paint your inner fender wells with?
Thx, Steve
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I'd prefer a jacked up Corvette instead of furniture in my living room too!

But instead I do it the economy way: floor jacks at the frame behind the front wheels or ahead of the rears, and jack stands.

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Old Jun 2, 2026 | 10:37 PM
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If money is an issue you could always build your own ramps with lighting too. Here's an example.

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