Is the 5000TL quickjack enough for C3 corvette?
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Wow. Ordered on Monday and parts are supposed to start arriving today. Gave me an opportunity to watch some youtube videos. I saw a recommendation to use Teflon Tape instead of the sealing compound. I reckon I can do that.
Can someone share views of the underside where you place the lifting blocks? No need for me to reinvent the wheel.
Can someone share views of the underside where you place the lifting blocks? No need for me to reinvent the wheel.
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Yes. I did happen to see that one. I'm going to use Teflon tape it seems. Thanks.
Did you see / Watch this video.
What's Best for QuickJack - Liquid Sealant or Thread Tape?? - YouTube
What's Best for QuickJack - Liquid Sealant or Thread Tape?? - YouTube
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One thing I notice is that all the cars are stockish exhaust. Has anyone used one of these with side pipes? I am guessing the lifting points would be the same based on the pictures but is there an issue getting them under the car and in place?
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After I got the car and jacks in position the first time I placed tape on my floor where the cars tires need to be and other pieces of tape on the floor that indicate where the jacks need to go to properly align them with the lift points on the car. Makes it a lot quicker to get things realigned each time I use them. I store mine on the floor pushed together and park the car over them.
These things are getting expensive too. I can remember when they were $500-$600 during a sale, then when I wanted to buy some they were $800, again on sale. Now they’re $1400!!! That’s some huge price jumps over the course of 2 years.
These things are getting expensive too. I can remember when they were $500-$600 during a sale, then when I wanted to buy some they were $800, again on sale. Now they’re $1400!!! That’s some huge price jumps over the course of 2 years.
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Dang. This thing is fantastic. I ended up using BOTH Teflon Tape (careful to keep it away from edge of fitting) AND the Sealant to get the NPT fittings to seal. But really, this thing is handy as all get-out! Yesterday I was working on a tranny leak that I would have just put off till later....but it is so easy to lift that I went ahead and worked on it (I think I got it fixed too!).
I did watch a lot of youtube videos to ensure I didn't drop the car.... glad I did too.
For anybody on the fence I do recommend ..... should be some sales coming about for holidays so keep an eye out. I should have gotten one years ago.
I did watch a lot of youtube videos to ensure I didn't drop the car.... glad I did too.
For anybody on the fence I do recommend ..... should be some sales coming about for holidays so keep an eye out. I should have gotten one years ago.
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Thanks for the pointer. I marked the frame with chalk for the placement of the rubber blocks and it made things easier each subsequent time ..... I also leave mine on the floor. I put some casters on them too (per some youtube vides) so I can now slide them around easier.
After I got the car and jacks in position the first time I placed tape on my floor where the cars tires need to be and other pieces of tape on the floor that indicate where the jacks need to go to properly align them with the lift points on the car. Makes it a lot quicker to get things realigned each time I use them. I store mine on the floor pushed together and park the car over them.
These things are getting expensive too. I can remember when they were $500-$600 during a sale, then when I wanted to buy some they were $800, again on sale. Now they’re $1400!!! That’s some huge price jumps over the course of 2 years.
These things are getting expensive too. I can remember when they were $500-$600 during a sale, then when I wanted to buy some they were $800, again on sale. Now they’re $1400!!! That’s some huge price jumps over the course of 2 years.
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Dang. This thing is fantastic. I ended up using BOTH Teflon Tape (careful to keep it away from edge of fitting) AND the Sealant to get the NPT fittings to seal. But really, this thing is handy as all get-out! Yesterday I was working on a tranny leak that I would have just put off till later....but it is so easy to lift that I went ahead and worked on it (I think I got it fixed too!).
I did watch a lot of youtube videos to ensure I didn't drop the car.... glad I did too.
For anybody on the fence I do recommend ..... should be some sales coming about for holidays so keep an eye out. I should have gotten one years ago.
I did watch a lot of youtube videos to ensure I didn't drop the car.... glad I did too.
For anybody on the fence I do recommend ..... should be some sales coming about for holidays so keep an eye out. I should have gotten one years ago.
.Its too easy to work on anything now. Glad you finally got to experience easy access to anything. Since I got mine this year, I have had it on the rack 20+ times. Caught up now.
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I’m with you, I’ve got around $1k in a 7,000 lb two-post. They are a lifesaver. But, I can sympathize with the guys with low ceilings. They make open top 2-posts that will fit in an 8-1/2 foot garage, but they don’t do much good over quickjacks because the physical height of the car prevents you from lifting it up enough. I have an 11’-3” ceiling and if I raise my ‘71 as high as I can (clearing the door opener) , I can walk upright underneath and I’m 5’-10”. I placed the top crossbeam of the lift in between two rafters so I could move it up a little higher.