C3s & Kwiklifts
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From: Boxford Mass
C3s & Kwiklifts
I saw the kwiklift booth at carlisle and now I'm jazzed to get one after I get my floor painted. I don't have much ceiling height so its perfect.
My question is, how accessible are the frame rails to jack the car on the center supports?
Can you easily support the front & back? The front rails bend in so they don't seem like a problem, but the back rails are on the outside of the car. Do you put the jack stands on the ramp rather than the center support?
My question is, how accessible are the frame rails to jack the car on the center supports?
Can you easily support the front & back? The front rails bend in so they don't seem like a problem, but the back rails are on the outside of the car. Do you put the jack stands on the ramp rather than the center support?
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I been using one for the past 4 years now. I don't use the jack bridge other then to support the two ramps. I use the vette jack to pick up the car when I want to remove the wheels. I made wood blocks out of 4x4's that support the frame of the car. Jack stands would work too but I get better area support with the blocks.
Gary
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Like Gary sais. I use a scissor jack or small floor jack (with wheels removed) and jack right off the ramp. Then place blocks between the ramp and frame. It takes a little experimenting to get the car in the right orientation on the ramps to do this. I have marks on my ramps so that I can place it easily now and up it goes. The quick lift is great.
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Rob's a pretty smart guy and I think it was his idea to block up the car in the first place. 
Here's picture a to help you out.It's large and shows the blocks I made out of the 4x4's and plywood,they work great.
Gary
Here's picture a to help you out.It's large and shows the blocks I made out of the 4x4's and plywood,they work great.
Gary
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Originally Posted by Jack71
I saw the kwiklift booth at carlisle and now I'm jazzed to get one after I get my floor painted. I don't have much ceiling height so its perfect.
It's in NEW condition, Black Powder Coat, 2 Centerbridges and 4 Casters. Delivered it was over $1700 with shipping. I'm asking $1200 and pick-it-up only. I'm in NY. Anyone who wanted one, here's a chance to save some money.
